In addition to opening the Laidlaw Library for study space, we are now offering extra spaces for study desks without power sockets, am and pm sessions. These are available for University of Leeds staff, students and NHS. This is part of a phased approach to reopening our services across the Library. For up to date information about our services, visit the Library website.

For the period of the national restrictions, government guidance advises that face coverings should be worn in all the Library at all times. This means you must now wear your mask while studying, as well as when you enter and move around the Library.

Studying at the Laidlaw Library

Spaces are available for individual study only.

The study space you book will be yours for the full duration of your booking, you may enter and leave the library at any time during your session

Please can you limit your bookings to two sessions per week.

Further dates will be added on a daily basis.

We will confirm your booking by email – please bring this with you and show your booking confirmation on arrival.

This booking is for study space and there will be no access to book shelves. If you need access to materials for study, please use the click and collect service.

Please stay at home if you are displaying any coronavirus symptoms.

Face masks are required at all times inside the Library.

When you arrive

Please enter via the entrance on Woodhouse Lane

Show your booking confirmation and University ID to a member of staff. They will provide you with a desk number.

Once inside the building, follow directional signage to find your seat.

Study spaces are clearly numbered – please use your assigned study space only.

Keeping you safe

Please help us keep everyone safe by following these measures:

• Wear a face covering at all times inside the Library, unless you are exempt. This means face coverings must be worn while you study, as well as when entering, exiting and moving around in the Library.

• Use the clearly marked areas and floor markings to navigate around the building
• Study spaces have been marked in line with current social distancing guidelines, only use the desk you are assigned
• Use the sanitisation stations throughout the Library
• Clean your study desk before and after you use it and put the used wipes in the general waste bins
• Take all your belongings with you when you have finished
• Do not browse or take books from the shelves, use click and collect to order the books you need
• Wash your hands regularly

Cancelling

If you wish to cancel your booking so that your space can be reallocated please log on to the Eventbrite system and press refund.

Your data

The information you include when booking will be held for 21 days and made available for Track and Trace, if required.

Caffe Nero

This is open for customers for either take out or stay in. Seating has been arranged within current social distancing guidelines. You do not need to have a study space booking to access this service.