The majority of the spaces and seats in the Library are available on a first come, first served basis and do not require advance booking. However we have a number of bookable individual and group study spaces, which you can book up to two weeks in advance, or when you arrive in the Library if they're available.
COVID-19 safety rules still apply.
You must follow the terms and conditions below if you want to use the Click & Study service:
These terms and conditions should be read alongside the Library's general policies and regulations.
You will receive a confirmation email with a booking reference.
Bookings are made on a first come, first served basis.
There are bookable study spaces on all three floors of the Library.
There are a number of different options and features that you can choose when you book:
We have some study spaces which have specialist assistive technology attached, including:
These spaces are not suitable for other study uses - so please only book these if you need to use this equipment.
You do not need to wear a face covering or leave the door open when using group work spaces, providing you are following the University's guidance on face coverings and social distancing
The information we collect about your visit will be collected and used in line with the practice outlined in the University’s privacy notices for students or staff.
In addition, for up to three weeks following your visit, we will pass details of your visit to the NHS Test and Trace service, if we are required to.
The UK is currently experiencing a public health emergency as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It is therefore critical that organisations take a range of measures to keep everyone safe.
The easing of social and economic lockdown measures following the COVID-19 outbreak is being supported by NHS Test and Trace. The Department of Health and Social Care has asked organisations, including libraries, to support this service by keeping a temporary record of our visitors for 21 days. In the event of a local outbreak of the virus this data may be used to assist NHS Test and Trace as needed. This could help contain clusters or outbreaks.
Although it is important for the authorities to be able to track and trace contacts of people who may be infected with the COVID-19 virus, you do not have to participate.
The Department for Health and Social Care are clear that this is a voluntary scheme and nobody visiting our premises is required to provide their details for this purpose. If you do not want any booking details you have supplied to be used for Test and Trace purposes please make this clear to a member of staff at the time of your visit.
We will keep a record of anyone who does not want their details passed on, which we will destroy after three weeks.
Yes! During your Click and Study visit you can leave your seat, and make use of all of the Library's facilities. Our staff are here and ready to help you during our staffed opening hours
You are expected to follow the University's guidance on face coverings and social distancing
You will need to observe the following rules if you want to use Zoom (or any other videoconferencing services) in the Library:
We may ask you to stop using Zoom if it is causing a disturbance to other Library users.
You can now use the Library to study with others. Either find a suitable space in the Library when you arrive, alternatively you can book a Pod or Presentation booth up to two weeks in advance.
You do not need to wear a face covering or leave the door open when using group work spaces, providing you are following the University's guidance on face coverings and social distancing
You are expected to follow the University's guidance on face coverings and social distancing
* Some members of the Birmingham Newman community may be exempt from wearing a face covering