Due to essential works in the area adjacent to Marylebone Library there will be some noise and disruption between 14 June and 31 July. Although it is unlikely that the noise will be continuous during this period, it is likely it will be regular and could have an impact on students wishing to study in silence. If you are looking for quiet study during this period, we advise you use our Cavendish or Harrow Libraries. We apologise in advance for the inconvenience this is likely to cause.
Cavendish Library Closure
9 - 15 August 2021
Cavendish Library will be closed from Monday 9 August to Sunday 15 August. This is to carry out essential maintenance work on our air handling system ahead of the next academic year. Alternative study spaces will be available at Marylebone and Harrow Libraries. There will be no access Cavendish collections during this period, please borrow items you will need by Friday 6 August.
A small number of socially distanced study spaces are available in our libraries at Harrow, Marylebone and Cavendish campuses for priority booking by students who cannot study effectively at home.
Under current government restrictions it is not possible to work as a group in any way within these spaces as they are for individual, silent study only. Please see our guide to online groupwork.
While using these spaces, you must remain socially distant from your fellow students and continue to wear a face covering. Please ensure that you follow our COVID-19 procedures, so that we can continue to keep these spaces open.
Please note that spaces will not be available at Regent Library, and you cannot study at Harrow, Marylebone or Cavendish libraries without a booking.
Spaces are limited and in high demand so if you no longer need your space we ask that you cancel it via the link in your confirmation email.
Please note that our system will automatically cancel any bookings if you do not turn up within 30 minutes of the start time of your booking. Therefore, when booking a study space please book the time you intend to arrive.
We have moved to using this model as a high percentage of bookings were not being used. This approach makes unused spaces available for others.
Who can access them?
You can access these spaces if you:
There is also a small allocation of spaces for students who need a space on campus for wellbeing and accessibility reasons.
How to book
To book a space, visit our Library booking page.
You can book slots as follows:
Cavendish and Harrow
Monday to Friday 11am to 7pm.
Marylebone
Monday to Friday 11am to 7pm
Saturdays 11am to 6pm.
WE WILL BE CLOSED on 31 May and 30 August for the Bank Holidays.
Please be aware that the unpredictable nature of the global situation means that these hours are subject to change
Please note that::
On the day of your booking
When you’ve booked, you’ll be sent a confirmation email. You’ll need to present this confirmation email to be allowed into the building, and you may be asked to present it again in the study area to confirm that you have permission to be onsite.
You'll also need to:
Unfortunately, you won't be able to browse the shelves. If you need a book please request via our click and collect service. We will email you when it's ready to collect.
Being safe, feeling safe
Do not come to the University if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been told to self-isolate. If you develop symptoms, go home immediately and self-isolate, and report this to the University at ReportCOVID@westminster.ac.uk.
Remember, whilst using these spaces, to remain socially distant from your fellow students and continue to wear a face covering. Please ensure you follow the procedures, so we can continue to keep these spaces open.
While on campus, please follow our guidelines:
For all the latest updates on how we are responding to the COVID-19 situation, see our Coronavirus response page.
