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

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

• Use the drop down arrows to select the Library, Zone, Type of space and Capacity you would like
• 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, red are already booked
• 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. Remember: you can only book a space up to 2 days in advance. 

• 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. 

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 added the booking to your calendar (recommended above) then the entry in your calendar will have all of your booking details

If you don't have the email and did not add the booking to your calendar, it's unfortunately not possible to check for yourself online. Simply ask a member of staff or 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 this, use the link provided in the email you receive confirming your room booking. If you need any help with this please speak to us at a Library help desk or use one of the options in the Contact Us box on this page.

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

Yes. Accessible study spaces including Library pods are available in both the Harold Cohen and Sydney Jones Library for students with an SSIS (Student Support Information Sheet).

Bookings for accessible study spaces can be made online, see How do I book an accessible study space or room? or can be made in person at a Library help desk or by using one of the Contact Us options on this page. For more information about booking disability support services in the Library, see our Disability Support guide.

Yes. We have a number of Library Pods in the Harold Cohen and Sydney Jones Libraries which are suitable for this. The pods in both the Harold Cohen and Sydney Jones Library are bookable for up to two hours per day.

Suitable spaces for video 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).