Library Spaces

All campus libraries at Edinburgh Napier offer a variety of different study spaces.  Let’s have a brief introduction to the library.

There are areas with PCs and Macs and sockets for laptop use. We also offer:

Group Study Rooms

These rooms are very popular for groups to study or work on presentations. They can be booked using the Resource Booker tile on the myNapier app. As well as a collaborative desk there is also a whiteboard in the rooms. We recommend booking as the rooms will be in high demand throughout the year.  Below is what looks like via the app,

Collaborative desks

These desks offer additional space for group work, but not inside a room. They are available at Craiglockhart and Sighthill campuses on a first come first served basis and are not bookable. Priority is given to groups so individuals who use them may be asked to move.

Group Study pods

Craiglockhart and Merchiston campus libraries have pods which can accommodate several students, pods at Sighthill accommodate 2 people. They have a power supply and table. They are not bookable.

Family rooms

Craiglockhart and Merchiston campus libraries offer a family study room which can be booked using Resource Booker. This room has a small selection of books and toys for children whose parents are coming onto campus to study.

Silent study rooms

Each campus has a silent study room for those who prefer peace and quiet whilst they are working. No talking is allowed and spaces are not bookable.

Individual booths

These are small booths for individual study and are not bookable. They are available at all campuses.

Adjustable height desks and assistive technology PCs

All campus libraries have these desks and PCs with software installed to provide support to students with a range of disabilities. A selection of ergonomic keyboards and mice, noise-cancelling headphones, laptop riser stands and coloured overlays are available for everyone to borrow from the library.

Rise Standing Desks

These are provided for students who prefer to stand whilst working.

Relaxation spaces

We have provided these spaces in each library to give students a space to take time out from their studies. Books, jigsaws and adult colouring are provided as well as information and suggestions on the benefits of taking some time out.

Here are a few things to bear in mind when using our library spaces:

Wifi

Log into Eduroam using your full Edinburgh Napier email address and password for free wifi.

Security gates

All libraries have security gates at the entrances and we ask that if the alarm sounds you come back to the library helpdesk.

Waste and recycling bins

In order to keep libraries clean and tidy please dispose of all food and drink waste in the bins provided.

If you have any questions about our library spaces please ask at any library helpdesk. We are happy to help.

By Vivienne Hamiliton

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