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Food, fitness, fiction and fun: four top tips for surviving the exam period
January 4, 2019
Chris
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Food, fitness, fiction and fun: four top tips for surviving the exam period

Posted in Recommended by our library staff, and Uncategorized

We’re always impressed with the dedication displayed by City students, especially during the exam period when our libraries are full of focused individuals from morning until midnight. But we’re also keen to make sure you’re all taking of yourself, and of each other, during what can be a stressful time for many: having regular study breaks, getting some rest, even distracting yourself entirely for a few minutes can help to ensure you avoid burn-out. Here are 4 things we think might help you survive the exam period in tip-top shape: 1: Borrow a book for fun Research has shown that…

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Take a break
January 2, 2019
Chris
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Take a break

Posted in Recommended by our library staff, and Service Announcements

It’s that time of the year again when exam revision and coursework deadlines leap to the top of your to-do list. It’s also that time of year when Library Services launches our #TakeABreak campaign. #TakeABreak is about highlighting how taking proper care of yourself can help you achieve better results. That might mean making sure you take regular rest breaks, go for a walk, have a snack, distract yourself for 10 minutes, or leave early to get a good night’s sleep. Pushing yourself to achieve outstanding results shouldn’t mean compromising your health and wellbeing. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll…

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December 26, 2018
Claire Audelan
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Bookable Individual Silent Study Desks for 24/7 opening

Posted in Cass, Cass Business School, City Law School, NSQ, Opening Hours, School of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Service Announcements, and SMCSE

Bookable individual silent study desks will return for the January assessment period at the Northampton Square Library and the Cass Learning Resource Centre. Students can book a desk to study for up to three hours a day, a maximum of four times a week. Each session can be booked up to one week in advance.  The full terms and conditions are given in the booking process. All the spaces will be bookable Mon – Fri 9am – 9pm, and midday – 6pm on weekends. The desks will be clearly marked so you can find the place you booked. And remember, if a…

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CityLibrary open 24/7 for January exams
December 10, 2018
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CityLibrary open 24/7 for January exams

Posted in Cass, NSQ, Opening Hours, and Service Announcements

The Northampton Square and Cass libraries will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the January exam period, from Tuesday 2nd January until Friday 18th January, 2019. Library staff will be available at Help Desks and roving around as usual, with a security team in place overnight. Detailed opening hours can be found on the Library website. We would like to thank everyone in advance for showing consideration to local residents when entering and exiting the buildings during 24/7 opening.  

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April 30, 2018
Chris
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Take a break

Posted in Recommended by our library staff, and Service Announcements

You’re busy revising for your exams. You’re spending a lot of time in the library. And, now that we’re open 24/7 until Friday June 8th you’re able to spend even more time here if you want to. You’re working hard. You’re committed. You’re going to succeed. But it’s important to remember that your health and wellbeing are crucial to achieving exam success too: taking rest breaks, eating and sleeping are extremely important. If you walk into the exam room tired, hungry and stressed, your performance might suffer. That’s why we’re running our Take a break campaign again, to help make…

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