I have found the mindfulness workshops really useful. It would be great if you could run them more often or as part of an induction package in the first year
What a fabulous suggestion! I will check with colleagues to see what capacity there is to do this. Thank you
Wednesday 28 June 2017
Monday 19 June 2017
Luton Library temperature
Would it be possible to
look at the a/c setting on level 4? The reason being that It is a bit too cold
here. And I feel I need a jumper, but given the outside temperature, I never
believed I'd need one today.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The external temperature today is in the region of 30 degrees centigrade. The building management system in Luton library has a temperature
range of 19 – 23 degrees centigrade. Its currently at 23 degrees centigrade on
level 4 which will feel substantially cooler than outside but is not cold.
If you feel uncomfortable may I suggest that you do not sit
over the circular metal vents on the floor or find a seat near the window.
I hope this helps
Opening Hours
I am not really happy with this development. It is not just on the MSc student doing their project. Thank you
Thank you for your comments The VC has announced changes to Library summer open hours today Monday 19 June 2017
The usual 24/7 opening will be back from 2nd October and throughout the academic year including the Winter and Spring term breaks
Thank you for your comments The VC has announced changes to Library summer open hours today Monday 19 June 2017
We have listened to student concerns and are now extending the opening hours for July, August and September.
From Tuesday 27th June at Luton and Bedford the library opening hours will be
08.30 AM - 02.00 AM Monday to Friday
and
10.30 AM to 17.30 PM Saturday and Sunday and the August bank holiday.
A small reduction to opening hours in the summer ensures we are able to invest our resource where it will make the most difference to students during the rest of the year.
Opening hours
New library hours do not accommodate part time BA Education Applied Studies course on Thursdays as closes at 6pm. We are on campus until 8pm. How do we access recommended reading from tutorial if we don live in Bedford
Thank you for your comments The VC has announced changes to Library summer open hours today Monday 19 June 2017
The usual 24/7 opening will be back from 2nd October and throughout the academic year including the Winter and Spring term breaks
Thank you for your comments The VC has announced changes to Library summer open hours today Monday 19 June 2017
We have listened to student concerns and are now extending the opening hours for July, August and September.
From Tuesday 27th June at Luton and Bedford the library opening hours will be
08.30 AM - 02.00 AM Monday to Friday
and
10.30 AM to 17.30 PM Saturday and Sunday and the August bank holiday.
A small reduction to opening hours in the summer ensures we are able to invest our resource where it will make the most difference to students during the rest of the year.
Opening Hours
The library needs to be open 24/7 because when doing my masters I works at tonight and the summer is when my dissertation is due. Considering not doing it here
Thank you for your comments The VC has announced changes to Library summer open hours today Monday 19 June 2017
The usual 24/7 opening will be back from 2nd October and
throughout the academic year including the Winter and Spring term breaks
Thank you for your comments The VC has announced changes to Library summer open hours today Monday 19 June 2017
We have listened to student
concerns and are now extending the opening hours for July, August and
September.
From Tuesday 27th June
at Luton and Bedford the library opening hours will be
08.30 AM - 02.00 AM
Monday to Friday
and
10.30 AM to 17.30 PM Saturday and Sunday and the
August bank holiday.
A small reduction to opening
hours in the summer ensures we are able to invest our resource where it will
make the most difference to students during the rest of the year.
BREO Access
I am having
technical difficulties from BREO. I am a PGCE student. I have been unable to access my account as the site is
telling me that I have not got the right username or password despite not
changing either.
Please would you be able to advise as I am unable now to upload a re:submission unit.
Please would you be able to advise as I am unable now to upload a re:submission unit.
Many thanks for your enquiry. Your library account is blocked as you
have a Billed item on your account. Library staff have done 3 shelf checks and
cannot find it. Have you been able to find
The Art of Information and Communications for teachers by Richard Ager
This however should not affect access to BREO. Did you recently get an
email to change your password? Everyone (including staff) were sent one in May.
Did you change your password? If not your account will be blocked. Please
follow the instructions on the email or on our web page
I will check with the BREO team
If you experience any difficulties or this doesn’t work please ring
staff on 01234 793189
Opening Hours Update
Some of you told us you weren’t happy with planned library
opening hours over the summer. We have listened to your concerns and are now
extending the opening hours for July, August and September.
From Tuesday 27th June at both Luton and Bedford the
library opening hours will be 08.30 AM - 02.00 AM Monday to Friday and 10.30
AM to 17.30 PM Saturday and Sunday and the August bank holiday.
Over the summer the library use drops significantly, especially
late at night. We want to ensure your safety while you study, so we make sure
there is security on hand while the library is open. A small reduction to
opening hours in the summer ensures we are able to invest our resource where it
will make the most difference to students during the rest of the year.
The usual 24/7 opening will be back from 2nd October
and throughout the academic year including the Winter and Spring term breaks.
Friday 16 June 2017
Alumnus Membership
I have recently finished my final year studies at the
University of Bedfordshire. I am just emailing as I have heard that after
graduation I may be able to still use library resources after graduation for a
short period of time. Is this true, and If so please could I have access as I
would like to continue independent learning in a few areas of interest?
Thank you for your enquiry. As a graduate you will have
access via your student credentials until October 2017 at that point I would
advise you to apply to become an Alumnus member of University of Bedfordshire’s
Learning Resources.
The details are here
Wednesday 14 June 2017
Opening Hours
l am studying Msc Financial Economics.I have studied my undergraduate degree at this University (Luton Campus) and one of the reasons why l pursued my studies here it was because of the 24/7 library use.
I am writing to you regarding the 24/7 library use ,l do not know the exact reason why the library use has changed to 20:00 closing time during summer.As a University l am sure everyone is aware of the new Block delivery programs for Masters degree which is very intense which everyone agrees on ,we do not get Summer holidays like everyone else we have to submit work and exams taking place ,in addition we do most hours individual study.I feel like 24/7 library use is essential for some of us which of course the university forgot to put into account when making that decision regarding the library closing time.l feel like it is unfair for some of us because we need it more than yet it is there to benefit undergraduates and people who are not doing block delivery.
When planning for a course like this as a human being we calculate things like cost ,accessibility ,achievable and convenience.Not everyone is from a normal family where you can afford to survive and afford a perfect studying environment especially now that the course is so intense which reduces the hours of work(income).We formed study groups and we need to meet up as group to study ,most people live in London and need an environment which can accommodate everyone until we finish a project.If it means we have to stay late at the library ,do all night study ,the university should be be able to help us with that.We discussed this as a class and it seems very difficult and it's too much inconvenience ,nobody will have a big house to accommodate people and those with bigger space they have families which makes a very unsuitable studying environment. So if you can please reconsider this decision and consider everyone including the Block delivery students OR find a better solution for us , we would really appreciate it.Thank you.l look forward hearing from you .
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
This change was on the Library opening hours page from 24.4.17.
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
I am writing to you regarding the 24/7 library use ,l do not know the exact reason why the library use has changed to 20:00 closing time during summer.As a University l am sure everyone is aware of the new Block delivery programs for Masters degree which is very intense which everyone agrees on ,we do not get Summer holidays like everyone else we have to submit work and exams taking place ,in addition we do most hours individual study.I feel like 24/7 library use is essential for some of us which of course the university forgot to put into account when making that decision regarding the library closing time.l feel like it is unfair for some of us because we need it more than yet it is there to benefit undergraduates and people who are not doing block delivery.
When planning for a course like this as a human being we calculate things like cost ,accessibility ,achievable and convenience.Not everyone is from a normal family where you can afford to survive and afford a perfect studying environment especially now that the course is so intense which reduces the hours of work(income).We formed study groups and we need to meet up as group to study ,most people live in London and need an environment which can accommodate everyone until we finish a project.If it means we have to stay late at the library ,do all night study ,the university should be be able to help us with that.We discussed this as a class and it seems very difficult and it's too much inconvenience ,nobody will have a big house to accommodate people and those with bigger space they have families which makes a very unsuitable studying environment. So if you can please reconsider this decision and consider everyone including the Block delivery students OR find a better solution for us , we would really appreciate it.Thank you.l look forward hearing from you .
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
This change was on the Library opening hours page from 24.4.17.
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
Opening Hours
I was notified I need to leave the library at 8 pm yesterday.I really feel annoying and want to complain about this. I am a postgraduate student majoring in MBA. We have a lot of guided learning material to finish and if the library close that early, I only have 1 or 2 hours to do this, which is obviously not enough. Could you have a look at it and reply to me
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
This change was on the Library opening hours page from 24.4.17.
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
This change was on the Library opening hours page from 24.4.17.
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
Opening Hours
I am extremely angry at the ignorance shown at those in charge. I cannot leave the library at 8:00 because my course runs to September. My lectures run until 7:00pm. This is unfair I will be pursuing this further
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
This change was on the Library opening hours page from 24.4.17.
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
This change was on the Library opening hours page from 24.4.17.
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
Opening Hours
Library is closing at 8pm? What? The what about taught Masters students? We are still on our term time. We have got our deadlines/project etc during summer. We need at least one room open 24 hours not the whole library. Thank you
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
This change was on the Library opening hours page from 24.4.17. The infrastructure to open one room would still be costly.
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
This change was on the Library opening hours page from 24.4.17. The infrastructure to open one room would still be costly.
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
Opening hours
Library was advertised as 24/7 365 days of the year but it is not! MSc student here need the library after hours (6pm onwards) till late night to work on project, reports and thesis. This us unacceptable!!!
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
This change was on the Library opening hours page from 24.4.17
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
This change was on the Library opening hours page from 24.4.17
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
Tuesday 13 June 2017
Opening Hours
I am very concerned about the regulation of the library opening and closing hours this summer. Some students like nursing student still have a lot of academic work to do despite the school still on holiday. We need timeand library to achieve our goals
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
12 June - 23 July
Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00 Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Opening hours
As a student on a March starting course the summer holidays fall half way through my year, having the 24 hour library hours reduced will be greatly inconvenient.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
12 June - 23 July
Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00 Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Monday 12 June 2017
Opening Hours
Thanks for the reply message.
The Univeristy needing to save money isn't for me a good enough reason to close whilst there is still fee paying students completing their studies.
Yes whilst the attachments may not show the "new" times that are further down the website the Univeristy still continues to promote and advertise that the Library is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is simply not correct.
As I stated in my previous email, if the Univeristy is willing to accept a March start course then the facilities should remain the same as that of a September start student.
It seems to me that money saving is taking priority over students education.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I understand your frustration I really do. At this point be assured that I am taking your concerns to the Director of Learning Resources and Service Excellence and this will be discussed with the University's senior management team.
The 24/7 x 365 messages were changed today to avoid confusion. I am sorry that this hasn't been the case for you. We used web page information and student email to get the message across. We also repeated the message; first publicised at Easter then in June.
The University's senior management does listen and act on the views of our students so I am passing on your views .
The Univeristy needing to save money isn't for me a good enough reason to close whilst there is still fee paying students completing their studies.
Yes whilst the attachments may not show the "new" times that are further down the website the Univeristy still continues to promote and advertise that the Library is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is simply not correct.
As I stated in my previous email, if the Univeristy is willing to accept a March start course then the facilities should remain the same as that of a September start student.
It seems to me that money saving is taking priority over students education.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I understand your frustration I really do. At this point be assured that I am taking your concerns to the Director of Learning Resources and Service Excellence and this will be discussed with the University's senior management team.
The 24/7 x 365 messages were changed today to avoid confusion. I am sorry that this hasn't been the case for you. We used web page information and student email to get the message across. We also repeated the message; first publicised at Easter then in June.
The University's senior management does listen and act on the views of our students so I am passing on your views .
Opening Hours
I am writing to you to express my deepest concerns at the email I received on June 9th regarding the new opening hours for the University's library service.
I would like to draw your attention to the attachments below which shows screen shots of the University's website which details that both the Luton and Bedford Libraries are 24/7, 365 days a year.
I am a full time student that is on a March to March year course. We complete our studies including exams, presentations and assignments all throughout the year with only a few weeks off during the summer, this year that is from the 24th of July to the 24th of August.
Following seeing the new hours I am deeply concerned for my education for a number of different reasons.
Firstly, computer access. As a full time student with no income I cannot afford to purchase a laptop or computer and therefore rely on the use of the UOB computers.
Secondly, as my course requires me to complete 750 hours placement a year, including weekends and nights , the new opening hours including being closed on certain Sundays will seriously disturb my study patterns thus leading to a detrimental effect on my study.
Thirdly, being a March start student I feel I am suffering by not having the same facilities that a September student has, whilst still paying the same amount in fees. I feel if the UOB is prepared to take in students outside of the standard academic year then they should be prepared to offer the same support and facilities.
Fourthly, I live in student accommodation and only have one room which is a small space. For me my room is a place of relaxation and not a good environment for study as it poses too many distractions and excuses for me not to study. By having the library as a learning space it allows me to give time and focus to my study.
Lastly, the UOB has continued to advertise and boast the fact that they offer a library that is 24/7, 365 days a year and this is simply not the case.
I write this email in the hope that the management of the university will revert there decision of the opening times on which there was no student consultation. I feel that the University needs to support its students and I feel that the revised opening hours are a cheap shot at saving money at the expense of our education.
I trust that by reading this email you will get the sense of the desperation that I have for this decision to be immediately reversed.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Attachment 1 - Luton Library opening hours. Mobile screen does not display the whole page. If you scroll down the page there is advanced notice of the summer opening hours.
Attachment 2 - Bedford Library Opening Times.Mobile screen does not display the whole page. If you scroll down the page there is advanced notice of the summer opening hours.
Attachment 3 - Web page 24/7 - timed update for Monday 12th
Attachment 4 - Web page 24/7 - timed update for Monday 12th
Attachment 5 email on Summer opening times - this shows the changes for the first part of the summer
Attachment 6 - 24/7 - timed update for 12 June
I would like to draw your attention to the attachments below which shows screen shots of the University's website which details that both the Luton and Bedford Libraries are 24/7, 365 days a year.
I am a full time student that is on a March to March year course. We complete our studies including exams, presentations and assignments all throughout the year with only a few weeks off during the summer, this year that is from the 24th of July to the 24th of August.
Following seeing the new hours I am deeply concerned for my education for a number of different reasons.
Firstly, computer access. As a full time student with no income I cannot afford to purchase a laptop or computer and therefore rely on the use of the UOB computers.
Secondly, as my course requires me to complete 750 hours placement a year, including weekends and nights , the new opening hours including being closed on certain Sundays will seriously disturb my study patterns thus leading to a detrimental effect on my study.
Thirdly, being a March start student I feel I am suffering by not having the same facilities that a September student has, whilst still paying the same amount in fees. I feel if the UOB is prepared to take in students outside of the standard academic year then they should be prepared to offer the same support and facilities.
Fourthly, I live in student accommodation and only have one room which is a small space. For me my room is a place of relaxation and not a good environment for study as it poses too many distractions and excuses for me not to study. By having the library as a learning space it allows me to give time and focus to my study.
Lastly, the UOB has continued to advertise and boast the fact that they offer a library that is 24/7, 365 days a year and this is simply not the case.
I write this email in the hope that the management of the university will revert there decision of the opening times on which there was no student consultation. I feel that the University needs to support its students and I feel that the revised opening hours are a cheap shot at saving money at the expense of our education.
I trust that by reading this email you will get the sense of the desperation that I have for this decision to be immediately reversed.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Regarding your attachments. I am sorry but you have been caught on the crux of an automatic update and the screen display of your mobile device
Attachment 2 - Bedford Library Opening Times.Mobile screen does not display the whole page. If you scroll down the page there is advanced notice of the summer opening hours.
Attachment 3 - Web page 24/7 - timed update for Monday 12th
Attachment 4 - Web page 24/7 - timed update for Monday 12th
Attachment 5 email on Summer opening times - this shows the changes for the first part of the summer
Attachment 6 - 24/7 - timed update for 12 June
Opening Hours
I am in the very final stages of my PhD corrections and am extremely concerned to hear the library hours are being reduced; and closed on Sundays. This is totally shocking and against your argument that you listen to students' needs!!
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Opening Hours
I am a Masters student currently on placement. I use the library late night and Sundays. Please do not close the library because I will struggle to finish my course.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Opening Hours
I am basically concerned about the Library campus opening hours. Is there a specific reason for this? As some students currently using it for their Masters.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Opening Hours
Please keep the library open 24/7 I am on placement for 24 hours per week and University lectures and and work and sometimes Sunday is the only time I can be here!!
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Opening Hours
Closing the library at 8pm throughout the week is not helping to some of us who are doing the final bit of our studies, please reconsider this
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Opening Hours
I am worried and confused on how I will be able to finish my course as I received an email informimg me that the library will be closing from monday the 2th of June between 8pm to 830am and on Sundays it will cvlose the whole day. as a masters student still on placement, I have to do the placement logs, reports and my project which is due in sepotember. i normally use the library late after finishing the placement on weekdays from 1830 to 2145 and I also use the library the whole day on Sundays to do my placement task and my project which i have not even started. i have very limited time as I work on frdays and saturday nights to top up my earnings. Could you please leave the library opened please please I am begginmg you.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
12 June - 23 July
· Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
· Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
· Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest of the summer period
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Opening hours
I am writing to you to express my deepest concerns at the email I received on June 9th regarding the new opening hours for the University's library service.
I would like to draw your attention to the attachments below which shows screen shots of the University's website which details that both the Luton and Bedford Libraries are 24/7, 365 days a year.
I am a full time student that is on a March to March year course. We complete our studies including exams, presentations and assignments all throughout the year with only a few weeks off during the summer, this year that is from the 24th of July to the 24th of August.
Following seeing the new hours I am deeply concerned for my education for a number of different reasons.
Firstly, computer access. As a full time student with no income I cannot afford to purchase a laptop or computer and therefore rely on the use of the UOB computers.
Secondly, as my course requires me to complete 750 hours placement a year, including weekends and nights , the new opening hours including being closed on certain Sundays will seriously disturb my study patterns thus leading to a detrimental effect on my study.
Thirdly, being a March start student I feel I am suffering by not having the same facilities that a September student has, whilst still paying the same amount in fees. I feel if the UOB is prepared to take in students outside of the standard academic year then they should be prepared to offer the same support and facilities.
Fourthly, I live in student accommodation and only have one room which is a small space. For me my room is a place of relaxation and not a good environment for study as it poses too many distractions and excuses for me not to study. By having the library as a learning space it allows me to give time and focus to my study.
Lastly, the UOB has continued to advertise and boast the fact that they offer a library that is 24/7, 365 days a year and this is simply not the case.
I write this email in the hope that the management of the university will revert there decision of the opening times on which there was no student consultation. I feel that the University needs to support its students and I feel that the revised opening hours are a cheap shot at saving money at the expense of our education.
I trust that by reading this email you will get the sense of the desperation that I have for this decision to be immediately reversed.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Attachment 1 - Luton Library opening hours. Mobile screen does not display the whole page. If you scroll down the page there is advanced notice of the summer opening hours.
Attachment 2 - Bedford Library Opening Times.Mobile screen does not display the whole page. If you scroll down the page there is advanced notice of the summer opening hours.
Attachment 3 - Web page 24/7 - timed update for Monday 12th
Attachment 4 - Web page 24/7 - timed update for Monday 12th
Attachment 5 email on Summer opening times - this shows the changes for the first part of the summer
Attachment 6 - 24/7 - timed update for 12 June
I would like to draw your attention to the attachments below which shows screen shots of the University's website which details that both the Luton and Bedford Libraries are 24/7, 365 days a year.
I am a full time student that is on a March to March year course. We complete our studies including exams, presentations and assignments all throughout the year with only a few weeks off during the summer, this year that is from the 24th of July to the 24th of August.
Following seeing the new hours I am deeply concerned for my education for a number of different reasons.
Firstly, computer access. As a full time student with no income I cannot afford to purchase a laptop or computer and therefore rely on the use of the UOB computers.
Secondly, as my course requires me to complete 750 hours placement a year, including weekends and nights , the new opening hours including being closed on certain Sundays will seriously disturb my study patterns thus leading to a detrimental effect on my study.
Thirdly, being a March start student I feel I am suffering by not having the same facilities that a September student has, whilst still paying the same amount in fees. I feel if the UOB is prepared to take in students outside of the standard academic year then they should be prepared to offer the same support and facilities.
Fourthly, I live in student accommodation and only have one room which is a small space. For me my room is a place of relaxation and not a good environment for study as it poses too many distractions and excuses for me not to study. By having the library as a learning space it allows me to give time and focus to my study.
Lastly, the UOB has continued to advertise and boast the fact that they offer a library that is 24/7, 365 days a year and this is simply not the case.
I write this email in the hope that the management of the university will revert there decision of the opening times on which there was no student consultation. I feel that the University needs to support its students and I feel that the revised opening hours are a cheap shot at saving money at the expense of our education.
I trust that by reading this email you will get the sense of the desperation that I have for this decision to be immediately reversed.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for raising your concerns. The University has had to reduce the 24/7 library opening offer to save money. To that end Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
12 June - 23 July
·
Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
·
Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
·
Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details for the rest
of the summer period
The University will review its opening hours options throughout the summer. Any changes will be advertised on our website. Your concerns will be passed to senior management
Regarding your attachments. I am sorry but you have been caught on the crux of an automatic update and the screen display of your mobile device
Attachment 2 - Bedford Library Opening Times.Mobile screen does not display the whole page. If you scroll down the page there is advanced notice of the summer opening hours.
Attachment 3 - Web page 24/7 - timed update for Monday 12th
Attachment 4 - Web page 24/7 - timed update for Monday 12th
Attachment 5 email on Summer opening times - this shows the changes for the first part of the summer
Attachment 6 - 24/7 - timed update for 12 June
Opening Hours
under the new summer library timetable does this the library
at luton is shut on for example say a Sunday and therefore students are not
able to access the computers?
Thank you for raising your
concerns. Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer
period only. Specifically opening Hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017
effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the
year.
12 June - 23 July
·
Monday - Friday 8.30 - 20.00
·
Saturdays 10.15 - 17.45
·
Sundays CLOSED
Please see our website for details
https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/opening
I hope this goes some way to reassure you.
Friday 9 June 2017
Opening hours
Closing the library will inconvenience me considering students who are available over the weekend and late evening due to home commitment especially post graduate students and mature ones.
Thank you for raising your concerns. Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening Hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Please see our website for details
https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/opening
I hope this goes some way to reassure you.
Thank you for raising your concerns. Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening Hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Please see our website for details
https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/opening
I hope this goes some way to reassure you.
Bedford Opening Hours
I rely on weekends working in the library to complete my assignments and am hugely concerned about the proposed summer opening hours - the death of an amazing library service!!
Thank you for raising your concerns. Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Please see our website for details
https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/opening
I hope this goes some way to reassure you.
Thank you for raising your concerns. Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Please see our website for details
https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/opening
I hope this goes some way to reassure you.
Thursday 8 June 2017
Opening Hours
Good afternoon It is with deep disappointment that I hear the library is discontinuing a 24h service. As a mature student and single parent this will make me reconsider continuing postgraduate education here. Please could you advise me as to who I can take this matter up with as I'm sure I'm not the only student that this will affect.
Thank you for raising your concerns. Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening Hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Please see our website for details
https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/opening
I hope this goes some way to reassure you. Equally please know that the Tell Us process does include discussion at senior management level and will be raised with the Director of Learning Resources and Service excellence.
Thank you for raising your concerns. Bedford and Luton Libraries opening hours will change over the summer period only. Specifically opening Hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017 effecting this change will ensure that 24/7 is operational for the rest of the year.
Please see our website for details
https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/opening
I hope this goes some way to reassure you. Equally please know that the Tell Us process does include discussion at senior management level and will be raised with the Director of Learning Resources and Service excellence.
Monday 5 June 2017
Alumnus Membership
I totally love having access to the library, its been one of the best things about my course. Although I am pleased to be graduating, I will miss the library. I want to do some research to help with my NQT year.
When is the latest date that I will be able to use the library? Can I return books by post if I am not going to be on campus?
Thank you for your enquiry. You will have student access until October 2017. After that may I encourage you to become an Alumnus member. You don't get the same student rights but you do get access rights, details here
https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/alumni
When is the latest date that I will be able to use the library? Can I return books by post if I am not going to be on campus?
Thank you for your enquiry. You will have student access until October 2017. After that may I encourage you to become an Alumnus member. You don't get the same student rights but you do get access rights, details here
https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/alumni
Summer Opening Hours
The library on
Bedford campus is excellent because it is 24/7, however, we were not told that
it was no longer going to be 24/7 until the end of term. why is this? to save
money? but my fees are still the same price even though i do not have access to
learning resources at all hours. What about Masters course that run from
October to October they could potentially only have access to the library 9am -
6pm between June and october, the busiest time for MA students. We rely highly
on our Library resources and to not have this available at all hours will be a
shame. Personally for me i work full time and come in to the library after work
to complete my assignments - how will this work for me?
Thank you for raising your concerns with me. The changes to Bedford Library's summer opening times have been advertised since 24.4.17. The details are:
Opening Hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017
Thank you for raising your concerns with me. The changes to Bedford Library's summer opening times have been advertised since 24.4.17. The details are:
Opening Hours will change 12 June - 1 October 2017
12 - 18 June
- Monday - Friday 8.30 - 22.00
- Saturday 9.45 - 15.45
- Sundays CLOSED
19 June - 30 July
- Monday - Friday 8.30 - 18.00
- Saturdays 9.45 - 15.45
- Sundays CLOSED
31 July - 3 September
- Monday - Friday 8.30 - 18.00
- Saturdays CLOSED
- Sundays CLOSED
Bank Holiday Monday 28 August CLOSED all day
4 September - 1 October
- Monday - Friday 8.30 - 22.00
- Saturdays 9.45 - 15.45
- Sundays 10.45 - 16.45
24/7 re-starts 2.10.17
These are required changes to reduce security costs. The arrangements are under review and any changes will be publicised on LRWeb
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