The Cameron Smail Library reopened today, 30th January, after having closed last Tuesday 24th January at 8.30pm, at that stage until further notice, which allowed us to deal with disruption to hot water and heating services. The same issue also affected the Mary Burton building.
As a reminder, students can make use of alternate study spaces such as GRID building or the Learning Commons in the Hugh Nisbet building, which is open until midnight.
Posted by andrewdbevan on 25 January 2023
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2023/01/25/edinburgh-campus-main-library-closed-25th-january/
Library Study Space and Study Rooms are available to book in advance online via Resource Booker, the University room booking system.
There are 300+ study spaces available plus some individual and group rooms.
To book a study space, go to the myHWU app which will give you access to the Student Portal and then go to the Book a Room tile or go direct to Resource Booker.
There are two tiles for the Library :
EDINBURGH LIBRARY – STUDY ROOMS
EDINBURGH LIBRARY – STUDY SPACE
(There is also a tile for GROUP STUDY SPACE which has rooms in the Learning Commons and the GRID).
The Library Study Spaces are listed as one long list so scroll down to see them all. The list starts with Floor 1, then Floor 2, then Floor 3.
When booking the Library study rooms – individual and group rooms – you will need to add the usernames of all the students in your group who are using the room.
All bookings will show as provisionally accepted on the screen. When you come to the Library, you need to check in at the Library Service Desk with a member of staff to have the booking approved and finalised. If you have not already booked a space in advance, you will need to do so before you can proceed.
The study spaces are clearly marked with ‘YES’ signs in green and a table number. The spaces are physically distanced for safety and the study rooms have a maximum capacity.
The floor plans of the Library study spaces can be seen below and are also displayed in the Library.
Please only book a study room or study space for the time you need it. For Group Rooms, please only book for the time of your group activity and then make available for other groups to use. For individual study rooms, please only leave the room for short breaks if necessary.
Posted by cdonlan on 10 November 2021
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2021/11/10/edinburgh-campus-library-study-space-and-study-rooms-november-2021/
There are approximately 350 study spaces available in the Library for use during Semester 1. The study desks and seats are distanced 1m apart. They are labelled with a seat number and with a green tick to show that they can be used.
You need to book a study space in advance before you come to the Library.
To book a study space, go to the myHWU app which will give you access to the Student Portal .
Select the Book A Room tile, then select the Edinburgh Campus Library Study Space tile or you can book direct at Resource Booker. In Resource Booker, you can filter to locate a study space with a PC and can filter on available times.
Confirm your booking at the Service Desk on arrival at the library – bookings are provisional until confirmed
Posted by cdonlan on 12 September 2021
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2021/09/12/edinburgh-campus-library-study-space-2/
The Library will be open the following hours:
Opening hours – August 23rd – September 12th
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
September 13th onwards
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 8:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 9:45am -8:15pm
Please check the website and social media for opening hours and any last minute changes
Posted by cdonlan on 26 August 2021
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2021/08/26/edinburgh-campus-library-opening-hours/
There will be some further relaxing of the COVID-19 restrictions from Monday 19th July and our Scottish campuses will move down to Level Zero.
However, the guidelines for using the Library are not going to change just yet and we hope that you will continue to be considerate to other students and staff in the Library by following these steps:
Study spaces
Book a study space through the Student Portal or direct at Resource Booker
In Resource Booker, you can filter to locate a study space with a PC and can filter on available times.
Please confirm your booking at the Service Desk on arrival at the library – bookings are provisional until confirmed
ID cards
You must have your HWU ID card to access the Library.
You use your card to swipe in through the entry gates to the Library.
We cannot allow you access to the Library without your card.
If you have lost your card, please contact the Student Service Centre through the student portal.
Face coverings
Face coverings are essential at all times – when you’re moving about and also when you are sat at your seat studying. It is still mandatory to wear a face covering in Libraries
Physical distancing
Only individual study is supported due to current guidelines.
We don’t have any group rooms or spaces available.
2m distancing must be observed including when coming in and out of the Library building
Study spaces are clearly marked with green YES or red NO and are numbered – see floor plans
Opening hours
Opening hours – July Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
We are going to extend the Library opening hours for the first 2 weeks of August.
Opening hours – August 2nd to 13th
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 8:00pm Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Please check the website and social media for opening hours and any last minute changes
Posted by cdonlan on 19 July 2021
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2021/07/19/using-the-library-july-2021-edinburgh-campus/
Please be considerate and follow our guidelines:
Posted by cdonlan on 23 April 2021
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2021/04/23/edinburgh-campus-library-study-space/
Our Edinburgh Campus Library is open Monday to Friday 8:30am – 8:30pm and Saturday to Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Due to COVID19, we have a reduced capacity for study spaces.
Currently, this is 240 study spaces (about 25% of the usual Library capacity).
You don’t have to book a space in advance, just come to the Library with your student ID card and swipe in at the access gates. ID cards are mandatory in order to comply with guidelines.
During the last 2 weeks, the maximum occupancy of the library, at any one time, has been about 120 so we still do have room for more people to work in the Library.
The Library occupancy is displayed on the digital displays at the entrance to the Library, in the James Watt Centre and the Hugh Nisbet building (main University building). We are working on displaying it on the student portal so it can be accessed from off campus.
Study spaces are clearly labelled with a green ‘YES’ for spaces that can be used and a red ‘No’ for spaces that are not in use. There are PCs available too.
The Library is a face-covering zone so face-coverings must be worn when moving round the building.
Physical distancing is also a requirement in order to keep everyone safe – even if you live in a bubble with other students, the Library it is individual study only.
If you have any questions about the study space in the Library, please contact the Service Desk on 4577 or email ServiceDesk@hw.ac.uk
Posted by cdonlan on 29 October 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/10/29/study-space-edinburgh-campus-library/
The Edinburgh Campus Library is now open
Opening hours
From Monday 14th September – Semester 1
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 8:30pm and Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm.
There are currently no plans for 24/7 opening for Semester 1.
Access to the building will be controlled according to physical distancing guidelines. ID cards will be needed to gain access via the entrance gates.
Occupancy will be limited as we are only be able to use 25% of the total study spaces which is a total of 250 spaces.
The study spaces – seats and tables – will be clearly marked to make it easier to find a seat.
Face coverings are required when accessing and moving around the building at all times. Once you are sat at your study space, then it is optional to wear a face covering.
Moving round the building will be the same as moving round the University – keep left when ever possible and physically distance from other students and staff.
Books will be available to borrow via our Click and Collect service. It will not be possible to browse for books from the shelves – books will be requested online and issued via the Click and Collect and will be available to pick up from a separate area of the Library.
You can access thousands of learning resources online through Discovery https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/is/find-resources.htm
Please let us know if you require any help to find online resources or if you have any further questions by emailing @ishelp@hw.ac.uk.
Posted by cdonlan on 31 August 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/08/31/library-opening-edinburgh-campus-september-7th/
Planning is continuing across the University for next semester and the Responsive Blended Learning approach in the new academic year.
This also includes the future opening up of buildings on campus.
The good news is that the Edinburgh Campus Library will be open from Monday 7th September.
The Library will be open Monday 7th – Friday 11th September 9:00am – 5:00pm for Welcome Week.
Then from Monday 14th September, the opening hours will be Monday – Friday 8:30am – 8:30pm and Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm.
There are currently no plans for 24/7 opening for Semester 1.
Access to the building will be controlled according to social distancing guidelines as will movement round the building. Occupancy will also be limited as we will only be able to use approximately 25% of out total study spaces.
You can access thousands of learning resources online through Discovery https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/is/find-resources.htm
Please let us know if you require any help to find online resources or if you have any further questions by emailing @ishelp@hw.ac.uk.
Posted by cdonlan on 14 August 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/08/14/re-opening-edinburgh-campus-library-7th-september/
We have had a number of enquiries regarding the re-opening of the Library building on our Edinburgh campus but as yet we don’t have any news of an actual re-opening date.
There is a great deal of planning happening across the University for next semester and the Responsive Blended Learning approach in the new academic year.
This includes the possible future opening up of buildings on campus as and when appropriate.
The Library building is likely to be opened in a later phase of the planning. We don’t expect it to be open for students until the beginning of September at the earliest, and even then access and occupancy will be limited in line with social distancing requirements.
You can access thousands of learning resources online through Discovery https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/is/find-resources.htm
Please let us know if you require any help to find online resources or if you have any further questions by emailing @ishelp@hw.ac.uk. HW Discovery Update
Posted by cdonlan on 08 July 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/07/08/planning-for-re-opening-library-buildings-edinburgh-campus/
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