Study areas and extended opening hours during the exam period (Semester 1) 2016/2017

The following provisions have been made for additional study areas during the exam period (Semester 2) with effect from 19th December 2016:
 
1.     Block F2 Computer Centre - All computer rooms at Level A, Block F2 are open 24/7. The computer room at Level B will only be opened by the security guard when necessary.
       
2.    Library extended opening hours:
 
Between 19th December 2016 and 20th Jan 2017 the library opening hours are as follows:
 
Monday to Friday:           8.30 a.m. to 2.00 a.m.
 
Saturday and Sunday:   10.00 a.m. to 12 midnight
 
However, The Library & Learning@The Core will be closed on:
•         23rd December 2016 for a one-off additional University Closure Day;
•         25 th & 26 th December 2016 for Christmas and its replacement holiday; and
•         1st & 2nd January 2017 for New Year’s Day and its replacement holiday.
 
During the extended opening hours, the Customer Services counter will be closed, and no staff-assisted lending services, or cash transactions may be carried out.
 
Please be reminded that Level A in the Library is strictly for silent reading. For group discussions, please use the meeting rooms and the reading areas in the Learning Hubs.
 
3. The table below shows the availability of the additional seminar rooms and learning spaces during the exam period:

Please be considerate and observe the rules and regulations when using the library, learning spaces, seminar rooms and computer rooms.

Security guards, library staff and student advisers will be patrolling the area regularly and they are empowered to enforce discipline on any student(s) found to be noisy or misusing any equipment in the rooms during this period. 

We hope the above arrangements will help you all in preparing your forthcoming examinations and that you will make the best use of the facilities provided.