Study well this assessment period

As we head into the assessment period, take a look at what we can do to help make the library a great place to study.

• The Philip Robinson Library is open 24/7 and the Walton Library is open until 10pm.
• Library staff will be here to help you find available study spaces and manage them when it is busy.
• We have a wide range of online resources to help you with assessments, from writing essays to effective revision strategies and exam techniques.
• Our study space availability information is now online so you can see how busy our spaces are to help you choose your location

Choose the space to suit your needs

Help us make the library a great place to study by respecting the space you choose to study in and others who are using the space.

Silent study spaces: These are for individual study. Keep your phones on silent, make sure there’s no noise coming from your headphones and move out of the space to have a conversation.

Collaborative spaces: These spaces are suitable for group work and social studying. We expect conversations to be held at a reasonable level, and phones, laptops and computers can have volume on.

Quiet spaces: There will be some noise in these spaces but should be at a low level and conversations should be kept to a minimum. Volume should be low, and headphones worn if viewing a lecture or film.

Alcohol and vaping are not allowed in any library spaces.

If you are being disturbed by unreasonable noise in any of our spaces text our Noise Alert Service and staff will investigate.

Don't be that person....

We know our buildings can get really busy so if you’re leaving for longer than 30 minutes, take your belongings with you so someone else can use the space, or use a locker available at Philip Robinson Library and Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms.

Help keep our building environment clean for others to use by removing your rubbish, and observe the eating and drinking policy on our floors so that other people aren’t distracted.

Look after yourself

Did you know that the Library has books to support your wellbeing which you can borrow or read online? Be well@NCL collections are available to browse in the Philip Robinson, Walton and Law Libraries, with e-book versions available online where possible. The collection covers topics such as stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, low self-esteem, panic, eating disorders, anger and many more. So why not keep on top of your wellbeing by visiting the Library to browse the print titles or take a look at the Be well@NCL reading list online?

For those moments when you need to take a little time out, try Libby.  As a leisure reading tool, Libby allows you to discover magazines, audiobooks and e-books. Best of all, it is freely available to Newcastle University students and staff! You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. See the Library’s FAQ for information on accessing and downloading Libby

Our Study Well@NCL page offers advice and ideas to support your wellbeing for those times when you may want to take a break from your studies. Have a look at our online Study/Wellbeing Kit which includes helpful study tips and activities to help you relax when you're taking time out. 

If you’re feeling stressed and anxious, there are a variety of wellbeing and support links including Student Wellbeing, Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Team and NUSU Student Welfare for help and advice both online and in person.