Q. How do I book a study space or room?

To book a study space, pod or room, please use the Book a Study Space link which you can find on the Library home page.

• Use the drop down arrows to select Library, Zone, Type of space and Capacity. 
• Tick the relevant boxes if you require an accessible space and/or power.
• Click Show Availability.
• Click on the Info button for information regarding the the facilities available. 

• Green squares indicate availability.
• Click on 'Go To Date' to select the date that you require and then click on a green square next to the relevant room or space to select the time that you require.

• Once you have clicked on a green square, the room will automatically allocate a 1 hour slot.
• If you require longer than this, please use the drop down arrow to select the hours that you need.

• Click Submit Times and remember to read the Terms and Conditions.
• Click Continue, then 'Submit my Booking'.

• You will receive a confirmation email with details of your booking.
• Please remember to check in upon arrival, and note that failure to do so within half an hour will result in an automatic cancellation. 
• You can check in via a link in the email or via a QR code on the desk in the room or space. 

Please note in times of high demand for space within the Library, the 502 building has some group study rooms that range between 3 and 6 people in capacity.  Bookings are to be made in person at 502's reception desk. Other alternate study spaces are also available around campus. 

If you have forgotten which study room or space you have reserved, check the confirmation email sent to you when you booked the room.

If you don't have the email, it's unfortunately not possible to check for yourself online. Use an option in the Contact Us box to get in touch and a member of staff will check for you.

If you find you no longer need the booking, please cancel it so it can be used by others. To do so, use the link provided in the email you receive confirming your room booking. If you need any help with this please see the Library Help Desk or use the Contact Us option. 

Study spaces are not available for Alumni to book. Room or space bookings require University of Liverpool usernames and passwords, which are issued to staff and students only.

Though you would not be able to book rooms or spaces in the Library, there may be other options available around the University. We would recommend you get in touch with University Alumni Relations for further options.

Accessible study spaces including Library pods are available in both the Harold Cohen and Sydney Jones Library.

Bookings for accessible study spaces can be made online, see How do I book an accessible study space or room? or can made in person at the Library Help Desk or by using one of the Contact Us options. For more information about booking an accessible study room see our Disability Support Guide.

We have a number of Library Pods in the Harold Cohen and Sydney Jones Library which are suitable for Zoom calls or anything of this nature. Please ask at the Help Desk for more information about using these. The Zoom pods in both the Harold Cohen and Sydney Jones Library are bookable via the Library space booking system for up to two hours per day.

Suitable spaces for Zoom calls are also available in the 502 Lecture and Teaching Hub (rooms need to be booked in person at the reception desk) or The Guild of Students  (for student meetings) and the Careers and Employability Office (for job interviews).