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, 365Room 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.

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365Room

365Room 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.

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Who can use 365Room?

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

How do I apply for access?

Once you have enrolled at the university, your Student ID card will automatically grant you access to 365Room. If your card does not allow your access to 365Room, 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 365Room?

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

When is it open?

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

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

Emergency Exit

Should you need to exit 365Room 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 365Room. 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 365Room 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 365Room.

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 365Room 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 365Room. This can be used to phone the Information Desk for assistance or to contact Security by dialling 666.

Toilets

There are toilets directly below 365Room 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 365Room and you are reminded that these items should not be consumed in 365Room.

Rubbish

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

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 for a maximum of 2 hours by students.

There are six Group Study rooms within the Library.

London
Tokyo
Rio
Sydney

To book in advance, please go to the Information Desk with your student 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.

Booking Group Study Rooms

If you have any queries, or want a one-off casual booking please don't hesitate to contact the Subject Help Desk within the Link Zone of the Library either in person or by telephone on 01204 903404.

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.