Noisy drilling works will be taking place in Area 1A near the Map Library on the first floor between 8-10 am tomorrow morning (Tuesday 29 April) as part of essential ongoing maintenance work.

Computer rooms OA 1 and OA 2 will also both close for an hour each while the smoke alarms in these rooms are replaced. 

Building works are taking place on the roof of the Library building in February-March 2025 to replace the boiler system. We regret this work will cause intermittent noise disruption to the top floor of the Library, including the Individual Silent …

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For some people, crowds and noisy spaces are the stuff of nightmares.  If this sounds like you, there are some simple ways to get the books you need, use the library, ask questions when you need to, avoid all the noise and bustle, and find a place to work quietly without distractions.  Simply follow these simple tips…

For some people, bustling crowds and noisy spaces are the stuff of nightmares.  If this is you, there are some simple tricks and tips to getting hold of everything you need and hiding away in the quiet recesses of the …

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