Library spaces
The library offers a variety of spaces to suit many self-directed study needs.
Please be aware that we do not have spaces suitable for online interviews, exams, lectures that require you to participate or the recording of presentations. There may be alternative spaces across campus that will provide for these if needed.
Library study zones
Silent zones - Floor 02, Floor 1, and Floor 2
These zones are for those studying alone and in silence.
Quiet zones - Floor 1 extension and Floor 0
These zones are for those studying in pairs quietly. You may not speak louder than a whisper.
Group study zones - Floor 0 entrance area and Floor 01 Study Hub
- Floor 0 entrance area – there are spaces in the library entrance area for you to study in groups of three or more.
- Floor 01 The Study Hub – this space is currently closed for redevelopment. The Study Hub will open for the start of the new academic year. This study space will be a modern group study area, with bookable rooms and have a calming theme based on the beautiful moorlands surrounding Bradford. Each bookable room will have its own name and there is a photography competition you can enter to have your images used to decorate the rooms.
Note: During the work on the Study Hub redevelopment, you may want to use other spaces across campus for group study such as the Richmond Social Learning Space or book a room using Resource Booker.
Bookable library spaces
Group study tables - Floor 01
These tables are unavailable due to the redevelopment of the floor. Bookable rooms will be available in autumn 2024. Rooms elsewhere on campus can be booked using Resource Booker.
Study carrels - Floor 02
Study carrels are only for use by students who have been granted access as part of their LSP (Learner Support Profile). You will need to book a study carrel before you can use it.
Family Study Room – Floor 0
The Family Study room is a dedicated bookable room for you to use when you need to bring your child(ren) with you to study in the library. It can only be booked by one family group at a time. The room is equipped with a desk, power sockets and a chair which can be used for breastfeeding, as well as child friendly furniture, books and colouring equipment.
You must register before you can use this room. Registration forms are available from the Library Enquiry Desk. Once registered, you can book the Family Study Room online.
Library Family Study Room
Other library spaces
Library Calm Space - Floor 0
The Calm Space is a designated area for you to take a few minutes to rest and recharge alone. There is a selection of wellbeing books available for you to read and borrow and a free book exchange.
Library Postgraduate Room - Floor 1
For use by postgraduate research students, located in room 1.05.
Library Calm Space
Library Postgraduate Room