Libraries and study spaces

Bookable group study rooms are available for Queen Mary students at Mile End Library, the Hive and the Graduate Centre (for postgraduates only). 

Group study rooms are booked using our online booking system 'LibCal'. 

We offer dedicated study spaces for our postgraduate students at Mile End Campus:

• Mile End Library 2nd floor Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research Reading Rooms
• Graduate Centre 7th floor study spaces

Assistive Technology rooms are available for registered users. The rooms have ergonomic workstations with specialist software.

In addition to the libraries and library managed study spaces at Queen Mary, you can find a variety of other non-library managed study spaces across our campuses. These are:

• Computer rooms
• Lobby areas
• Social spaces, cafes and restaurants

Library users are expected to comply with library regulations and be considerate of other library users. Please report any disturbances to the noiseline:

• WhatsApp or text the Noiseline on +44 (0)7342 073 201
• Tell us your location (library name, room and desk number if possible) and a member of staff will assist

Any users whose behaviour is deemed unacceptable by a member of Library or Security Staff may be asked to leave the premises.

• Covered drinks and cold food are permitted
• Hot food is not permitted

It is your responsibility to look after your belongings, please do not leave belongings unattended, even if it’s just to get a book or grab a coffee. If you lose anything, have your belongings stolen or notice any suspicious behavior, please report this to staff and contact Campus Security.  

Lost property is handed to Queen Mary’s Security team. Please check with them in the first instance. Library Services accepts no responsibility for the security of personal belongings left in the libraries and library managed study spaces. More advice on personal safety is available from the Security website. 

Our three libraries are staffed by Security outside of library staffed hours. They are unable to check library accounts or answer circulation queries. Please contact library staff for assistance. 

To access library buildings outside of library staffed hours you will need your Queen Mary ID card. Visitors will need to be registered and have a Queen Mary membership card.  

Security will patrol the libraries at regular intervals. They will be checking that users are being considerate of their colleagues and using the libraries for study purposes only. If required, please be prepared to produce your ID card. 

Resources and support:

• Student wellbeing hub
• Student Health Service
• Academic Skills Centre
• Student Union Study Well campaign
• A collection of wellbeing books is available at Mile End Library

Personal safety:

If you are studying late you should plan your journey home before you leave the library. For tips on looking after your personal safety see the Security Team's personal security webpage.

In the event of the fire alarm sounding: 

• Leave the building immediately using the nearest fire exit 
• Do not use the lift 
• Follow the instructions of the Fire Marshalls or staff to go to the assembly point: 
  • Mile End Library: in front of the Graduate Centre
  • Whitechapel Library: Blizard Mews 
  • West Smithfield Library: the square by the fountain 
• Do not re-enter the building until authorised to do so by the Fire Marshalls or staff 

If you discover a fire: 

• Raise the alarm by shouting ‘fire’ 
• Operate the nearest alarm call point 
• Leave the building quickly and calmly by the nearest fire exit 

Regular cleaning is scheduled for our libraries and study spaces. Please help us to maintain a clean study environment by using the waste and recycling bins. Please report any issues to Library Staff.