Individual Study Rooms (Carrels) - Hugh Owen Library

There are a number of study rooms on Level F of the Hugh Owen Library which are available for individual, silent study.

These rooms:

  • are free to use
  • have either a PC or a monitor hub in them
  • have wifi
  • are suitable for individual use only
  • are suitable for silent study only as they are not sound proof
  • can be booked for up to 4 hours

If you wish to make use of one of these rooms you can book via this page. Choose either a room with a PC or a room with a monitor hub.

You can check the availability of these rooms by following the guidance in our FAQ.

You will be sent a calendar invite and your booking information will be shown on the screen outside the door.

 If you have not made a booking and the room is vacant you can click on Meet now to make an immediate booking

For room locations please see Hugh Owen Library - Level F Floor Plan

When using these rooms please observe the following:

  • IS Food and Drink Policy
  • Silent study only - these rooms are not sound proofed so not suitable for taking part in online learning sessions or meetings
  • Personal electrical appliances (other than laptops) are not permitted
  • If using headphones, make sure you are able to hear the fire alarm
  • Leave the room promptly at the end of your booking
  • Leave the room clean and tidy and remove all items including rubbish at the end of your booking

Your safety

To protect yourself and others we ask that:

  • You sanitise your hands on entering, and regularly while using, the library.
  • You use your own Aber Card to swipe to enter and exit the library.
  • You do not come to the library if you are unwell.

We will ensure

  • Staff working in the library are following recommended hygiene practises.
  • Regular cleaning is carried out.
  • There are hand sanitising stations at the entrance.
  • There are sanitising wipes available for you to wipe down surfaces as needed