Places to Study

In order to optimise your study time there are different areas, in and outside the Library, where you can do your work, depending on your preferences.

Within the Library there are open access areas, some desks with PCs and some without, group study rooms (where you can work with other people), a quiet study area and a silent study area.

Adjacent to the Library is the Social learning Zone, where you can use your own laptop, or borrow one of ours, to work individually or in a group. The whole of the building is wireless enabled to facilitate this process.

If you need to use a PC, Room 365 is available 24 hours a day, all year round.

Other computer rooms are available on floor T2, and can be used whenever there are no classes being taught in them

Room 365

Room 365 is a computer room that is open 24 hours a day all year and is available to staff and students who wish to use the computing facilities.

Who can use Room 365?

Current students and staff can obtain access to Room 365. Your Student ID card acts as your access card and is valid for your time at the University of Bolton. Your access to Room 365 lasts for the duration of your time at the University of Bolton upon compliance with the Room 365 regulations.|

How do I apply for access?

Once you have enrolled at the university, your Student ID card will automatically grant you access to Room 365. If your card does not allow your access to Room 365, please take it to the Information Desk where it can be checked by staff.

Each year your card will become inactive on 30th September. Once you have re-enrolled, your card will be automatically re-activated.

What do I do if I lose my card?

If you lose your Student ID card you will need to obtain a replacement from the Student Centre in the Chancellors Mall. There may be a charge for this.

Where is Room 365?

Room 365 is located within the Social Learning Zone on the mezzanine level opposite the Students Union.

When is it open?

Room 365 is open all day, all year. It is only closed for occasional maintenance and for events taking place within the Social Learning Zone.

How do I get in and out?

The entry/exit door to Room 365 is opposite the Students Union on the mezzanine level of the Social Learning Zone. Room 365 is open during Library opening hours, once the Library has closed then you will need your Student ID card to get in and out.

Entry and exit is controlled using card readers which are located to the side of the doors. To gain access, hold your card up to the grey card reader. The light changes from red to green indicating that the door can now be opened.

Fire evacuation

In the event of the fire alarm sounding please leave the building by the nearest exit as quickly as possible observing the following guidelines:

Do not attempt to log off the PC as this wastes valuable time.
You do not need your card to open the door, as it will open automatically.
Please assemble in the car park, as far away from the buildings as possible.
Do not re-enter the building until you are told to do so by the Security Guard.

Security

Room 365 is under 24-hour surveillance. In Room 365 there is an internal courtesy phone, this can also be used to contact Security by dialling 666.

Emergency Exit

Should you need to exit Room 365 in an emergency and the door has not opened, then break the glass in the green emergency exit box. This is to the left of the exit door. You will now be able to open the door.

Facilities

Printer

There is a laser printer in Room 365. Printouts will be deducted from your print quota. If you are planning to print when the Library is closed, please ensure beforehand that you have plenty of credit on your print quota.

Paper

If the paper tray is empty please during the Library opening hours please use the courtesy phone to speak to Information Desk staff to ask for the paper tray to be filled.

Software

The software available in Room 365 is the standard software available on all networked PCs within the University. Please note that software which is room-specific is not available.

Assistance

If you require assistance during the Library opening hours then please go to the Information Desk in the Library who will inform IT support. It is not possible for a member of Library staff to go to Room 365.

Screensaver

If the monitor on the PC you wish to use is blank, then the screensaver may be in operation. Press any key or move the mouse to get the log on screen.

Fault reporting

If you find any faults with the PCs in Room 365 or the Library, please e-mail them to PC Faults|. You will need to include the PC number, which is found on the screen, eg. LIB24A40.

Help-phone

There is an internal courtesy phone in Room 365. This can be used to phone the Information Desk for assistance or to contact Security by dialling 666.

Toilets

There are toilets directly below Room 365 room in the Social Learning Zone. Should you need help, the toilet for disabled persons has an alarm in it.

Food and drink

There are no facilities for obtaining food and drink in Room 365 and you are reminded that these items should not be consumed in Room 365.

Rubbish

Please can you make sure that all rubbish is deposited in the bins provided to ensure a pleasant working environment for everyone.

Room 365 Regulations

You must not allow any other persons entry to Room 365.

You must not hold open the Room 365 entry/exit door, doing so will alert a Security Guard.

You must carry your Student ID card when using Room 365 and other Library facilities.

You may be required to produce your Student ID card for examination by Security Guards and/or Library staff.

You must read and understand the Regulations for the use of computing facilities as laid out in the Student Handbook.

You are reminded that:

You must not use mobile phones, these must be turned off before entering Room 365.

You must not consume food or drink in Room 365.

You must not store, create, display, produce or circulate offensive material in any form or on any medium.

Room 365 is an extension of the Library. You are reminded that you must maintain an environment conducive to study, therefore please behave in an appropriate manner.

Any violation of the regulations stated above could/will result in the immediate suspension of all computing facilities and/or further disciplinary action.

For further information please consult the Student Handbook.

Group Study Rooms

Group Study rooms are available within the Library for students who require space and equipment to undertake group study. The Library has dedicated group study rooms which can be booked by students|, the remaining group study rooms may be used at any time on a first-come first-served basis.

There are six Group Study rooms within the Library.

Chicago
London
Paris
Tokyo
Rio
Sydney

To book in advance, please go to the Information Desk with your Sudent ID card.

Each group study room is equipped with at least one networked PC and study tables.In additon to this both London and Tokyo are equiped with Interactive Whiteboards. The remote controls for this equipment are available from the Information Desk.

Please use these rooms in a considerate manner, respecting the needs of others. Food and drink should not be brought into these rooms and all mobile phones and personal music players should be switched off.

Computing Areas

The Library has an Open Access computing area and six Group Study rooms.

Check the Room Utilisation screen in the Library to see where there are machines available.

Booking Group Study Rooms

If you have any queries, or want a one-off casual booking please don't hesitate to contact the Information Desk.

Please click here to email the Information Desk|.

Students, wishing to work together on projects, can book Group Study rooms outside of the main induction period. Staff may not book these rooms and they may not be booked by staff on behalf of students. Bookings are limited to 2 hours in any one day and rooms cannot be locked. Leaving the room for lunch, for example, will relinquish the booking.

London, Tokyo, Rio and Sydney can be used for Group Study and can be booked at the Information Desk.

Student Presentations in the Group Study rooms should be booked through tutors.