{"id":4105,"date":"2024-09-23T11:24:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T10:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/?p=4105"},"modified":"2024-08-28T12:49:01","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T11:49:01","slug":"library-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2024\/09\/23\/library-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Library Spaces<\/h1>\n<p>All campus libraries at Edinburgh Napier offer a variety of different study spaces.\u00a0 Let&#8217;s have a brief introduction to the library.<\/p>\n<p>There are areas with PCs and Macs and sockets for laptop use. We also offer:<\/p>\n<h2>Group Study Rooms<\/h2>\n<p>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.\u00a0 Below is what looks like via the app,<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4106\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2024\/09\/23\/library-spaces\/picture1-9\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture1.png?fit=135%2C137&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"135,137\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture1.png?fit=135%2C137&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4106 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture1.png?resize=135%2C137&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Resource booker app \" width=\"135\" height=\"137\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 135px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 135\/137;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Collaborative desks<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4107\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2024\/09\/23\/library-spaces\/picture2-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture2.jpg?fit=125%2C138&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"125,138\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture2.jpg?fit=125%2C138&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4107 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture2.jpg?resize=125%2C138&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Collaborative desks\" width=\"125\" height=\"138\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 125px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 125\/138;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Group Study pods<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4109\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2024\/09\/23\/library-spaces\/picture3-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture3.jpg?fit=98%2C131&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"98,131\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture3.jpg?fit=98%2C131&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4109 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture3.jpg?resize=98%2C131&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Study pod at Craiglockhart \" width=\"98\" height=\"131\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 98px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 98\/131;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Family rooms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Silent study rooms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Individual booths<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These are small booths for individual study and are not bookable. They are available at all campuses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4110\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2024\/09\/23\/library-spaces\/marchiston-library-facilities-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/2213014-1.jpg?fit=110%2C110&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"110,110\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Marchiston Library facilities&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1667823286&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Maxime Ragni\\rENU have full usage rights&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;65.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Marchiston Library facilities&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/2213014-1.jpg?fit=110%2C110&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4110 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/2213014-1.jpg?resize=110%2C110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Silent area Merchiston library\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 110px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 110\/110;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Adjustable height desks and assistive technology PCs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4111\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2024\/09\/23\/library-spaces\/picture4-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture4.jpg?fit=134%2C179&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"134,179\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture4.jpg?fit=134%2C179&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4111 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/Picture4.jpg?resize=134%2C179&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Adjustable desk Craiglockhart\" width=\"134\" height=\"179\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 134px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 134\/179;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Rise Standing Desks<\/h3>\n<p>These are provided for students who prefer to stand whilst working.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Relaxation spaces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4112\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2024\/09\/23\/library-spaces\/sighthill-library-facilities-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/2213141.jpg?fit=110%2C110&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"110,110\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Sighthill Library Facilities&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1667919977&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Maxime Ragni\\rENU have full usage rights&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;41.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Sighthill Library Facilities&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/2213141.jpg?fit=110%2C110&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4112 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/2213141.jpg?resize=110%2C110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Relaxation area Sighthill \" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 110px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 110\/110;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few things to bear in mind when using our library spaces:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wifi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Log into Eduroam using your full Edinburgh Napier email address and password for free wifi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security gates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All libraries have security gates at the entrances and we ask that if the alarm sounds you come back to the library helpdesk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waste and recycling bins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to keep libraries clean and tidy please dispose of all food and drink waste in the bins provided.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about our library spaces please ask at any library helpdesk. We are happy to help.<\/p>\n<p>By Vivienne Hamiliton<\/p>\n<p>You can read more about our library spaces on our <a href=\"https:\/\/my.napier.ac.uk\/library\/about-the-library\">webpages <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Or follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/\">blog<\/a> for more library information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Library Spaces All campus libraries at Edinburgh Napier offer a variety of different study spaces.\u00a0 Let&#8217;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. 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