Each campus library provides a range of environments to work and study including:
- Study spaces in open areas near the main book and journal collections
- Study spaces with fixed PCs that are near printing, scanning and photocopying facilities
- Group study rooms that can be booked online
- Designated quiet and silent study zones that are clearly identified
- Flexible learning areas with furniture and equipment that can be configured to adapt to the requirements of the individual or group
Learning Spaces
Belfast Library Learning Spaces
The new library space offers sector leading facilities, a motivating and supportive learning environment and a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, and the wider community.
Level 1
The main welcome desk is situated by the entrance to this floor that offers users a variety of learning spaces including bookable group study rooms and the 'Learning and Teaching' room. This floor is accessible 24 hours a day and offers self-service laptop lending, book returns, printing and desktop computing facilities.
Virtual Tour
A self-guided immersive virtual tour of Level 1 has been created by the Ulster Digital Twins Club.
Level 2
Another welcome desk is situated by the entrance to this floor that houses books and journals. Facilities include self-service book borrowing and return, a variety of learning spaces, printing and desktop computing facilities. This floor is accessible during staffed Library opening hours.
Virtual Tour
A self-guided immersive virtual tour of Level 2 has been created by the Ulster Digital Twins Club.
Coleraine Library Learning Spaces
The Coleraine Library occupies the top floor of the Main Building. The entrance area provides informal and comfortable seating to allow users to meet and relax.
The IT Suite (e-classroom) contains 40 study spaces, each one with a networked PC. This space can be used when there are no classes scheduled and is designated a silent zone. The Open Access Area contains 137 study spaces, each one with a networked PC. This area is open 24/7.
While Reading Room 1 and Reading Room 2 contain the book and journal collections, there are ample spaces for individual study. Reading Room 1 includes benching and is a designated silent zone. Between the two Reading rooms is a smaller room reserved for silent study. All study spaces have power connections for mobile devices.
There are 5 group study rooms in the Library, two of which are for larger groups. They all contain large screens for use with laptops. There is a group study room reserved for student support sessions.
Learning Spaces: Capacity
- Study spaces with a PC: 177
- Study spaces without a PC: 352
Derry~Londonderry Library Learning Spaces
Derry~Londonderry Library is connected to the Teaching Centre. It provides flexible options for studying with areas for single and group study, and zones for silent, quiet and social learning. The Library has WIFI access throughout.
There are 5 group study rooms in the Library, three of which are for larger groups. They all contain large screens and networked PCs. There is a group study room prioritised for student support sessions.
Level 0
Level 0 offers an informal and flexible learning space that includes moveable tables and chairs, sofas and 5 group study pods. There are 20 networked PCs available on this floor.
Virtual Tour
A self-guided immersive virtual tour of Level 0 & Level 1 has been created by the Ulster Digital Twins Club.
Level 1
Level 1 contains the Open Access Area with 114 study spaces, each one with a networked PC. A section of this is designated a silent zone.
There are also 48 ‘bring your own device’ study spaces.
Vending machines are available to give students the opportunity to take a break and meet with friends.
Virtual Tour
A self-guided immersive virtual tour of Level 0 & Level 1 has been created by the Ulster Digital Twins Club.
Level 2
Level 2 contains the print book and journal collections and is designated a silent zone for individual study. All spaces have access to power connections for mobile devices.
The Information Skills Room (MM221) on Level 2 contains 55 study spaces, each one with a networked PC. This space can be used when there are no classes scheduled and is designated a silent zone.
Virtual Tour
A self-guided immersive virtual tour of Level 2 has been created by the Ulster Digital Twins Club.
Learning Spaces: Capacity
- Study spaces with a PC: 190
- Study spaces without a PC: 299