Would it possible to remind the Bedford library users that the library should be kept quiet or relatively so when they are using it. On Saturday 24th there was a large number of students who decided to be as rowdy as they wished on the 1st floor from 9pm to midnight, which was rather disruptive. There wasn't much that security could do because when approached, the students would say if one wants silence they should go to the 2nd floor silent study area. Although the silent study area is there, it is not ideal when one has to work with a partner on the same paper and needs to talk about the work which we can do on the 1st and 3rd floor. There are study rooms but these are often booked. Today, Saturday 31st Jan, there was a student on the phone for a good 10mins chatting with a friend about their planned night out. I had to ask him to take the call just outside by the stairs, which he wasn't very happy about it. If possible, can you please remind students or put signs up that using phones or causing disruption in the library is not allowed? I think a reminder would be beneficial because some assume that there being a silent study area means they can do as they please on the other floors. The librarians and security are great but there is only so much they can do if there are no clear rules on display. Thank you.
First of all I would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused by this problem.
We take care to ensure that important matters such as this are properly managed and dealt with.
Levels 2 of the Bedford Library is a silent floor and it may be advisable to study there out of staffed hours
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/availableservices/study-env
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/opening/ph
Overnight the study environment is monitored by security. Please report your concerns to them.
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