Study Carrels and Group Study Rooms

Hugh Owen Library Study Carrels

Postgraduate Study Carrels: a limited number of carrels are available on Level F of the Hugh Owen Library for research postgraduates who need accommodation when making intensive use of library materials.

  • These carrels have sockets so you can connect your own computer to the University network.
  • Carrels can be booked for 12 months (1st September - 31st August) and cannot be renewed if there is a waiting list.
  • A £1 a day fine will be charged if you do not return your carrel key back to the Enquiry Desk on Level D, Hugh Owen Library by the end of the day it is due back: see library opening hours.
  • No charge is made for use of the carrels but full replacement costs, £30, must be paid for a lost key.
  • Because of high demand at some periods of the year, it may be necessary to wait some time until a carrel becomes available.

24-hour Use Study Carrels: there are four carrels on Level F which are available for 24-hour use by all students on a first come first served basis.

  • These carrels all have a computer in them.
  • Enquire and collect the key at the Hugh Owen Library Enquiry Desk on Level D.
  • A £5 a day fine will be charged if you do not return your carrel key back to the Enquiry Desk on Level D, Hugh Owen Library by the date/time due. You can check your Library loans on Primo, the library catalogue at any time.
  • No charge is made for use of the carrels but full replacement costs, £30, must be paid for a lost key.

Bookable Carrels: there are two carrels on Level E which are available for users to book in advance.

  • These carrels have a computer with webcam in them.
  • They can be booked for 2-hour periods by contacting Information Services.
  • Users can book no more than two slots in a row.
  • Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance.
  • No charge is made for use of the carrels.

Thomas Parry Library Study Carrels

Daily Use Study Carrels: there are three carrels which are available for daily use by all students on a first come first served basis.

  • These carrels all have a computer in them.
  • Enquire and collect the key at the Thomas Parry Library Enquiry Desk.
  • A £5 a day fine will be charged if you do not return your carrel key back to the Thomas Parry Library Enquiry Desk by the end of the day: see library opening hours.
  • No charge is made for use of the carrels but full replacement costs, £30, must be paid for a lost key.

Bookable Carrel

  • This carrels has a computer with webcam.
  • It can be booked for 2-hour periods by contacting Information Services.
  • Users can book no more than two slots in a row.
  • Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance.
  • No charge is made for use of the carrels.

Study Carrel Regulations

  • No hazardous materials may be stored in the study carrel.
  • Information Services staff shall be entitled to routinely access the study carrel at all times and without notice to the user for the purposes of security, maintenance and repair, searching for unissued library materials and all other purposes deemed necessary.
  • Any Aberystwyth University library books or materials inside must be issued to the individual using the study carrel.
  • Any unissued Aberystwyth University library books or materials found to be stored in a study carrel will be returned directly to the shelves.
  • Information Services will not accept any liability for lost, damaged or stolen items/belongings left in the carrel.

For your convenience, safety and security, please observe the following:

  • Silent study only in carrels
  • Drinks without lids and hot food and are not allowed in carrels
  • No food or beverages may be stored in the study carrel
  • Electrical appliances (other than laptops) are not permitted
  • Do not obscure the glass door of the carrel
  • If using headphones, make sure you are able to hear the fire alarm
  • Be sure to close the window, switch off the light and lock the door when leaving
  • Carrels are for one person use and must not be sub-let
  • You must make regular use of the carrel for study

Hugh Owen Group Study Rooms

There are 4 group study rooms available in the Hugh Owen Library. The bookable rooms can be booked by contacting Information Services.

NameLocationSpaceEquipmentBookableUse
Glazed carrels Level F 6 Study table and chairs No
  • Silent group study use is prioritised over individual use.
  • No booking is necessary.
  • Only silent study is permitted in these study rooms.
  • These rooms are not sound-proofed. Groups who need to discuss work should use the Group Study Area on Level E of the Hugh Owen Library or book a Group Study Room.
Joy Welch Room Level E 8 Computer and large screen, study tables and chairs, whiteboard Yes  
  • It can be booked for 2-hour periods by contacting Information Services.
  • Users can book no more than two slots in a row.
  • Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance.
  • Group study use is prioritised over individual use.
Hermann Ethé Room Level E, Iris de Freitas Room 18 3 large group study use computer tables (up to 6 people at each table). No  
Group Study Room #1 Level D 6 Computer and large screen, large study table and chairs, whiteboard Yes  
  • It can be booked for 2-hour periods by contacting Information Services.
  • Users can book no more than two slots in a row.
  • Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance.
  • Group study use is prioritised over individual use.
Group Study Room #2 Level D 6 Computer and large screen, large study table and chairs, whiteboard Yes  
  • It can be booked for 2-hour periods by contacting Information Services.
  • Users can book no more than two slots in a row.
  • Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance.
  • Group study use is prioritised over individual use.

Thomas Parry Group Study Rooms

There are 4 group study rooms available in the Thomas Parry Library. The bookable rooms can be booked by contacting Information Services.

namelocationspaceequipmentbookable
Group Study #1 Main library floor 12
  • Computer and large screen, study tables and chairs
  • Group study use is prioritised over individual use.
 Yes
Group Study #2 Main library floor 8
  • Computer and large screen, study tables and chairs
  • Group study use is prioritised over individual use.
 Yes
Group Study #3 Main library floor 10
  • Computer and large screen,study tables and chairs
  • Group study use is prioritised over individual use.
 Yes
Group Study #4 Lower library floor flexible space up to 34 3 individual computers, 2 Group Study / Synergy computer tables, study tables and chairs, 2 vending machines, drinking water, comfortable seating No