Click and Study
Book individual or group study space in our libraries for up to six hours a day.
Click and Study essentials
- You don't need to book study space in our libraries but if you want to be sure of a space or have a favourite spot, you can book spaces in six of our libraries.
- You can book 2 x three-hour slots a day using Click and Study.
- Check-in to your study space within 30 minutes. After this time, the space will be released to others.
- Dedicated study spaces are available for students referred to us by Disability Support.
How do I book?
- Visit Click and Study and click 'Book'
- Select your preferred location, zone (level), category (type of space), capacity and space options. Click 'Show Availability'
- Select your preferred study space and start time from the table.
- Use the drop-down box below the table to select the finish time (up to three hours) or click on the bin icon to start again.
- Click 'Submit Times' at the bottom of the page.
- You will be asked to log in with your University username and password.
- Read the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'.
- Check the booking details are correct and select 'Submit my booking' to confirm.
- You will receive a confirmation email with a booking reference and check-in code.
If you haven't received your email, please check your Clutter/Junk/Other folder. If your email still hasn't arrived, please email library-helpline@nottingham.ac.uk
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Study space types
Here's your guide to what to expect from the different spaces available via Click and Study. Please note, not all spaces have plug sockets.
Individual spaces
- Study space - Individual desk and chair in a quiet or social area of the library. These are available with or without access to a PC.
- Study room (for 1 person) - Individual study room. Available with or without a PC.
- Silent space - Individual desk and chair in a silent area of the library. Some of these spaces have PCs.
- Calm space - Individual desk and chair in a quieter area of the library. These spaces are suitable for people who prefer a less disruptive study environment. Please note, not all of these spaces are in a silent study area. Available at Hallward and Greenfield Medical libraries.
- Postgraduate silent space - Individual study space in the postgraduate-only area of George Green Library. These are available with or without a PC. You will need your University Card for access.
- Individual study pod - Sound absorbing spaces for focused study and online learning. Available at James Cameron-Gifford Library and Djanogly Learning Resource Centre.
Group spaces
These spaces should be booked by one person on behalf of a group.
- Group study table - Group study table in an open plan area of the library. For 1 - 4 or 5 - 8 people.
- Group study room - For 1 - 3, 5 - 8 or 9 - 12 people.
- Group study pod - Sound adsorbing spaces for 2 - 4 people.
Some of these spaces include access to a PC and/or large screen.
Accessible spaces
Book by Click and Study
- Height adjustable desks - Tick the box on the booking screen to show suitable spaces. Available at Hallward, James Cameron-Gifford and Greenfield Medical libraries.
Book by email
These spaces can be booked by contacting library staff directly.
- Assistive Technology rooms - for the use of assistive technology and hardware. Available at Djanogly LRC, George Green, Hallward and Greenfield Medical libraries. How to book
- Enhanced Library Support spaces - dedicated spaces for disabled students and students with a learning difficulty or long-term health condition. How to book
Which study spaces are available in which libraries?
Bookable spaces in our libraries
| Space type | Business Library | Djanogly LRC | George Green | Greenfield Medical | Hallward Library | James Cameron-Gifford | The Barn (SB) |
|---|
Individual study spaces
|
| Study space |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| Study space (with PC) |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (large screen) |
|
| Silent space |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
| Silent space (with PC) |
|
|
Yes |
|
|
|
|
| Study room (for 1 person) |
|
|
Yes |
|
Yes (PC) |
|
|
| Individual study pod |
|
Yes |
|
|
|
Yes |
|
| Postgraduate space |
|
|
Yes |
|
|
|
|
| Calm space |
|
|
|
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
| Assistive Technology |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
| Enhanced Library Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Group study spaces
|
| Group study table |
|
|
Yes (large screen) |
Yes (large screen) |
|
|
|
| Group study room |
Yes (large screen) |
Yes (PC and large screen) |
Yes (large screen) |
Yes (PC and large screen) |
Yes (PC and large screen) |
Yes (PC and large screen) |
|
| Group study pod |
|
|
|
Yes |
|
|
|
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Check-in to your study space
- Check in to your pre-booked study space within 30 minutes of the start of your booking.
- You will need the check-in code from your confirmation email.
- Any spaces that haven't been checked in will be automatically released for others to book.
How to check-in
- Visit Click and Study or scan the QR code displayed at the space
- Select ‘Check-in’
- Enter the check-in code from your booking confirmation email
- Click ‘Check in’ to confirm
Please only check out when you are ready to leave.
Top tips
- Booked back-to-back sessions? Check in at the start of both sessions.
- Running late? You can check in from anywhere – simply visit the check-in page
- Leaving before the end of your booking? Check out using the same web address and code.
Can't find your confirmation email?
Your check-in code is included at the top of your confirmation email. If you haven't received your email, please check your Clutter/Junk/Other folder.
If your email still hasn't arrived, please contact Library staff.
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