Information ServicesStudy zones

Library zoning makes it easy to find the perfect study environment.

The colour of the walls and pillars show what type of zone each Level is. You'll also see colour-coded signs in the staircases.

Think of our colour-coding as a traffic light:

ColourZoneLevels
Pink Silent zone
  • Level 1
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
Orange Quiet zone
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
Green Group study zone
  • Level 2
  • Level 3

What's allowed in each zone

ZoneWhat's allowed
Silent
  • No talking
  • Mobile phones set to silent mode. Please move to a group study zone (green zone) for voice calls.
  • Drinks in containers with lids
  • Sweets and small snacks
Quiet
  • Voices kept low
  • Mobile phones set to silent mode. Please move to a group study zone (green zone) for voice calls.
  • Drinks in containers with lids
  • Sweets and small snacks

There may be some talking on these floors as our staff work to answer customer queries. Please choose a seat away from the desk if you do not want to be disturbed. For complete silence, please go to Level 1.
Group study
  • Group discussion
  • Mobile phones, used with consideration for those around you
  • Drinks in containers with lids
  • Cold food, such as sandwiches, and sweets or small snacks