Thursday, 8 April 2021

Bedford Campus - group study room

 You said

I hope you are well.

 I am emailing to ask if you could please open the teaching room for students. I understand that it has been closed as a result of some students misusing the premises, however it is not fair that other lose the opportunity to use the room. The Teaching room has a projector and it is really good for practicing presentation and public speaking. After all the Library is there to help students advance on their studies and future job prospects and I believe all available rooms/ materials should be utilised to achieve this goal. 


We said

Thank you for your enquiry. The teaching practice room on level 3 of Bedford Campus library is closed for study purposes. The library cannot offer group study facilities at this time. You may ask at the customer service desk on the ground floor to collect up any materials you may need.

 We initially tried to keep the Teaching Practice room open reliant on students to only enter if the room was not in use ie one at a time.  Unfortunately, this proved impractical due to student behaviour.  There are not enough staff on site to ensure the room remains a safe environment and in keeping with all group rooms in the libraries it will remain closed for the time being.

 However, I am able to offer a solution.  Students are able to book rooms in the Gateway and other areas on campus for this type of activity.  Please approach a member of academic staff who will book a room for you via the timetabling team.