there should be a mechanism to deter students from using "silent areas" as meeting points to chat in groups. an instant e-mail alert to wardens would do. Some of us can only study in the library due to disruptions at home.
There is. Sound Ear devices are in operation on levels 2 and 3 of Park Square LRC. These are linked to staff pcs and monitored so that peaks in sound levels (red on the display) mean that staff will attend.
Due to customer demand levels 2 and 3 Park Square LRC are designated Silent Study areas.
From April 2012 noise levels will be electronically monitored via the Sound Ear II system. There is a light display in the shape of an outline of an ear on each floor. The outline has three bands of colour:
Green - Silent - quiet
Yellow - just acceptable sound level
Red - too loud
If noise levels exceed the preset levels and the Red indicator is lit this is transmitted to a staff PC. Staff will investigate and where necessary, sanctions will be imposed.
There are Silent areas only on levels 2 & 3 if it is too noisy please report this to staff so we can adjust the noise levels on the monitoring equipment
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