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
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