Spaces designed for learning, collaboration, and creativity
The Glucksman Library provides a range of bookable spaces to support study, collaboration, and university-related events. These spaces are designed to meet contemporary teaching and learning styles, offering flexible environments for individual focus, teamwork, and innovative projects.
Use the dropdowns below to explore & book
Students can reserve spaces for group work, individual study, and media production.
Group Study Rooms (Capacity: Various)
- For collaborative coursework and projects
- Book up to 2 days in advance, for max 2 hours
- Some rooms are AV-enabled
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Single-Use Study / Wellbeing Booth (Capacity: 1)
- Acoustic booth for calls, presentations, or quiet time
- Book up to 2 days in advance, for max 1 hour
- Not fully soundproof
Media Production Labs (Capacity: Various)
- Audio Labs: Record podcasts and audio presentations
- Green Screen Lab: Video recording, practice presentations or experiment with VR
- Equipment available to borrow from Makerspace (book ahead)
- Book up to 7 days in advance, for max 2 hours/day
- First-time users require an induction book an induction here
- Students have priority but staff can book
Bookable spaces designed for faculty and staff meetings, training sessions and collaborative learning. Ideal for professional development and group work, not for regular teaching.
Meeting / Training Rooms (Capacity: 4 to 12)
- 4 rooms for up to 4 people; 2 rooms for up to 12
- Swipe access with UL ID
- Book up to 7 days in advance
- Faculty networking/reading space鈥(not bookable 鈥 adjacent to meeting rooms on Floor 2)
- Locations: various
- ID card required as Swipe Access
iZone (Capacity: 12)
Bookable by faculty, staff and researchers for small group demos or instruction. When not reserved can be used by students as a group study space:
- Moveable furniture, large digital display, whiteboard
- Bring your own device
- Ground floor, left of Information Desk
- Book up to 7 days in advance
Appellate Court (Capacity: 48)
Bookable by鈥痜aculty, staff, researchers and approved groups鈥(priority is given to School of Law):
- Court-related events only; priority for School of Law
- Mediated booking; confirmation by email
- No food/drink; catering restrictions apply
- Floor 3; accessible by lift and stairs
Creative Lab (Capacity: 8 - 4 podcast table)
A versatile space for鈥痬edia creation. Supporting audio, video, and green screen production. Use it to: Create engaging teaching and learning content. Produce podcasts and videos for research, outreach, and marketing. Develop impactful media for strategic communications
- Audio, video, and green screen production
- Studio lighting, teleprompter, podcasting table
- Direct laptop connectivity (Windows/Mac)
Requirements:
- Mediated booking; confirmation by email
- Induction required鈥痓efore first booking
- Swipe access with UL ID
Data & VR Lab (Capacity: 15)
Bookable by鈥Researchers, Faculty & Staff. A specialist space for, but not limited to,鈥痙ata visualisation, analysis, digital scholarship, presentations, and experimenting with VR.
- 130" LED Wall
- Direct connection with your Windows laptop or Mac
- High-end workstation for VR programming and casting
- Meta Quest 3 Headset. Additional VR headsets available from Makerspace (book in advance)
Requirements:
- Mediated booking; confirmation by email
- Induction required鈥痓efore first booking
- Swipe access with UL ID
The Glucksman Library offers flexible spaces that faculty and staff can book for university-related events & exhibitions. These spaces are鈥not intended for classroom teaching or regular instruction, and some serve as priority student study areas when not requested for events.
- 贵谤辞尘鈥Week 9 to the end of the semester, the library is at its busiest as students prepare for exams - some of these spaces are dedicated to study and will not accommodate events
- All booking requests are mediated and reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure alignment with library guidelines
- The library AV & Media Support Officer offers technical support during Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and should be booked as part of your event
- Event spaces can be requested via the relevant space listed below, or email the library to discuss your event
CoLab (Capacity: 40 round table / 50 theatre style)
- Self-contained; serves as student study space when not booked
- Reconfigurable layout; drywipe boards
- Mobile Digital Screen (BYO laptop) | Power: plug, USB, USB-C
- Catering permitted within the space
- Mediated booking; confirmation by email
Popular Reading Room (Capacity: Up to 100)
A bright, open space ideal for鈥痳eadings, talks and VIP events.
Capacity:
- Round tables x8 鈥 seats 32
- Large central wooden table 鈥 seats 16
- Theatre style 鈥 max 100 people
Features:
- Flexible seating options
- AV facilities
- Mediated booking
- Request The Popular Reading Room Here
Plaza Foyer (Capacity: Various)
A high-traffic, open area suitable for鈥痚xhibitions, open days, career sessions and Plaza Caf茅 catering.
Capacity:
- 6 tables (max 2 people per table)
- Bring your own pop-up stands / pull-ups
Features:
- Flexible layout for displays
- Note:鈥疉V and power are limited in this area
- Mediated booking
- Request Plaza Foyer Space here
Gate Foyer (Capacity: Various)
A prominent location before the entrance gates, perfect for鈥痠nformation stands or small displays.
Capacity:
- 1 table - max 2 persons
- BYO Pop-up stand 鈥 max 2 persons
Features:
- Mobile screen available, pre-load content on USB
- Mediated booking
- Request Gate Foyer here
The Library supports UL鈥檚 engagement with the external community by welcoming tours throughout the year. However, tours are鈥痝enerally not scheduled from Week 9 to the end of the semester (generally November/December and April/ May)鈥痶o avoid disruption to students during exam preparation.鈥痶o avoid disruption to students during exam preparation.
Interested in hosting a small exhibition in the Glucksman Library? Please contact us to discuss your proposal and available spaces.
- No catering within the library from Week 9 to semester end.
- Catering may be possible鈥痮utside the Plaza Caf茅, contact them directly.
- We are a鈥疓reen Library, all catering must use鈥痳eusable crockery/cutlery; single-use items are strongly discouraged.
- Event coordinators must arrange catering with鈥痑pproved UL suppliers; the library does not manage this. Please ensure you arrange collection of catering for after event.
- Contact the library with any Catering queries
Purpose of Rooms
Study Rooms, Faculty & Staff Rooms are intended for鈥痗ollaborative or group activities鈥痵uch as assignments, projects, research, presentations, and meetings.
These spaces鈥痬ust not鈥痓e used for recreation, interviews, private tuition, scheduled tutorials, classroom teaching, office work, external training, or commercial purposes. Misuse may result in cancellation of your booking
Before you arrive
- Keep your鈥疞ibCal confirmation email鈥痑s proof of booking and for cancellations.
- Note your鈥痳oom number and time鈥痜or easy location.
- Detailed T&Cs are available when booking online; these may vary by room.
Booking Guidelines
- Library staff do not manage bookings for most spaces (except Media Rooms, Appellate Court, Creative Lab, Data & VR Lab, and Event Spaces). Ensure your booking includes the correct name, email, and details.
- No long-term or recurring bookings鈥(e.g., weekly or monthly).
- Bookings are restricted to鈥疷L students and staff using a valid UL email address.
- If you arrive鈥15+ minutes late, your room may be reassigned to another group until the next available slot.
- Anyone using a room without a valid booking must vacate if requested by a group with a reservation.
- Individual Study Booths: Designed for鈥痮ne person only.
Room Use & Conduct
- Rooms cannot be 鈥渉eld鈥 with belongings; unattended items may be removed.
- Keep noise to a minimum - rooms may not be soundproof.
- Leave rooms clean and tidy; remove all belongings and library materials when finished.
- No food or drink, except water in a reusable container. Dispose of litter responsibly.
- Do not move furniture between rooms or alter layouts.
- Use of rooms is subject to the鈥疞ibrary Code of Conduct.
- Library staff may enter rooms for security, maintenance, or other reasons.
- No smoking or vaping鈥痑nywhere in the library.
- Inappropriate behaviour may result in removal from the space or library; staff may request UL ID for verification.
Please get in touch with us directly if you have any questions or comments.