LibGuides: Considerate and Healthy Study: Home

Space designations

Kimberlin Library is divided into three types of study space based on the type of study taking place. These are;

Silent Study

Quiet Study

Collaborative Study Spaces

Please always pay attention to the area you are in and act accordingly. Respect others around you and move to a different area if the space you are in is not appropriate for your needs. Staff will be happy to help you.

Please be aware that on occasion we may adjust noise zoning, for example during exam season.

In the Silent Study areas conversation is not permitted, mobile phones must be set to silent and headset volumes should not disturb other library users. Student's are advised to alert library staff if others are creating noise in the area.

Silent study areas can be found in the following locations:

Lower Ground Floor 00.16
Second Floor, Rooms 2.14a and 2.14b

In the Quiet Study areas low level brief conversation is allowed, please respect others around you and keep it at an appropriate volume.

Mobile phones used for silent texting only and headset volumes should not disturb other library users. Student's are advised to alert library staff if others are creating noise in the area.

Quiet study areas can be found in the following locations:

Second Floor

These spaces are for collaborative STUDY, so that you can learn with friends.

Group study and the use of mobile phones are permitted. Whilst conversation is permitted, you should still respect others around you and keep it at an appropriate volume.

Our collaborative study spaces are here:

Lower Ground Floor
Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor "The Deck"
Second Floor

General Behaviour

Respect each other - everyone is here to study
Be courteous to staff - we are here to support everyone using our service and part of that involves enforcing rules to ensure a pleasant and studious working environment for all.
Please use furniture and equipment for its intended purpose
Respect the space designations and do not disturb others
Tidy up after yourself/report mess and spillages to staff

Student Lockers

There are a limited number of lockers available in Kimberlin and Eric Wood.

These lockers are for short term use only: 24 hours maximum while you are attending lectures or taking a short break.

You can only access these lockers during opening hours of the library.
If you are unable to access your locker, please see a member of library staff during staffed hours.
Security staff do not have access to these lockers.

Terms and conditions:

Please do not leave keys, phones, wallets and other valuables in the lockers at any time.
These lockers must not be used to store food, drink or food preparation items.
These lockers are subject to spot checks and items may be removed in line with the terms and conditions.
- Any food, drink or food preparation items will be disposed of immediately.
- All other items will be disposed of after one academic week.

Eating in the Library

You can eat cold food and drink hot and cold drinks in our learning spaces.

No hot food is allowed.

If it is hot, it is more likely to create smells and mess. As we are trying to provide a pleasant study environment for all of our students we enforce this rule and reserve the right to ask you to remove hot food from the Library.

Kimberlin Library Bistro

Monday - Friday 10.00 - 15.00

The Library Bistro – Food For Thought – is located inside the Kimberlin Library, offering coffee, milkshakes, smoothies. Nutritious salads, and sandwiches are available to suit your dietary needs. It’s the perfect energy boost while you study, research, or revise!

We also have a hot water tap, water fountain and vending machines in the cafe area.

Food at DMU where to eat and drink on campus

Healthy Study and Wellbeing

Staff are on hand to support you in using the Library and with your studies, however there are also things you can do to take care of yourself.

take regular breaks
ensure you are hydrated
fuel yourself with healthy food
Sleep is good but not in the Library as we are obliged to wake you up on wellbeing grounds.

#healthyDMU

No Desk Hogging

To ensure that study spaces are shared fairly, we have a clear desk policy in place.

We recommend breaks during long periods of study but if you plan to leave your desk for anything up to 30 minutes please use one of our Study Break passes to advise us of your intentions.

You are at risk of having your belongings removed by staff if you are seen to be reserving spaces for more than 30 minutes.