I was wondering if there is a booking system underway
for these hubs. I don't think it's fair that these spaces are
first-come-first-serve; I try to arrange study groups for my class and it's
almost physically impossible to get one of these spaces unless I get here at
9am.
Also, some students abuse the space by using it as a
canteen, sometimes, only individuals are in there, sometimes for hours at a
time when there are multiple spaces for individuals around campus and a booking
system would ensure a more streamlined experience.
Thank
you for your enquiry. There is no booking facility for the study space in the
Social Learning Space of the LRC at Luton. I understand your frustration in not
being able to find a space exactly when you want it but the first come first
served facility works reasonably well. It is more equitable and flexible than
having a booking service. The study space is for groups so if individuals are
using the space please tell staff and they will get the individiual to move to
a more appropriate place.
Social
Learning Space - Luton Campus LRC ground floor: a learning environment
specifically with group activities in mind
7
booths offering a PC, tabled seating and a whiteboard for groups of up to 7
people (offered on a first come first served basis)
sofa
area for informal meetings
large
laptop area divided by a variety of seating
As a
group study area priority will be given to group activities. The only pcs
available will be in the booths. This is a wifi area and laptop use is
encouraged.
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/availableservices/study-env
The
Social Learning Space is the only area in the LRC where eating and drinking are
allowed. There are appropriate disposal facilities but inevitably (especially
around meal times) there may be a "canteen" feel to space.
The IT
Suite has capacity for group work. The benches across the middle of the room
are big enough for groups of 8 people. You can plug your laptop or USB into the
display screen. The sofas with high backed acoustic baffles are also good for
group work. There are power plug in for laptops in the table furniture.
There
are drop in study rooms in the Campus centre as well.
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