For opening hours for all our campuses, please see our opening hours page.

The Albert Sloman Library in Colchester:

• Open 24/7 in term time - see our opening hours for information outside of this time.
• We have a variety of study zones across the building so you can find the right study space for you!
• Take a look at our building maps, provided below. If you require any assistance navigating the building, please speak to a member of staff at the Helpdesk or get in contact.
• You can book Group Study Rooms and Individual Study Pods in advance - see our Book a Study Space pages for more information.

The Forum at Southend:

• The Info Point desk is open at various times through the day for short enquiries, Monday - Friday. Check our opening hours page to find when a member of staff will be available.
• There are a variety of different study spaces available in The Learning Hub (second floor) for collaborative work and for quiet study (quiet area is to the right as you enter the learning hub from the lift side).There are also some height adjustable tables in this space. See our FAQ on Southend study space for more information.
• You can access the Learning Hub outside of regular hours using your student card.

• All the spaces in the library and learning hub should be accessible for all users as there are lifts as well as stairs.

The library at East 15, Loughton:

• See our opening hours page for information on opening hours, including when we are staffed. As we are a small team at Loughton, not all opening hours are staffed.
• You will need your University ID card to access the library at East 15, Loughton at all times.

Keep an eye out for our Study Zones when visiting the library so you can choose a study space that suits your noise preference.

Individual Silent Study Zone

If you prefer to study in silence, our Individual Silent Study Zone will be the place for you! This can be found on the 5th floor, on the south side of the building.

Individual Quiet Study Zones

Our Individual Quiet Study Zones are perfect for those that want a quiet place to study, but may need to share something with friends. You might hear a few whispers here, but talking is kept to a minimum to avoid distraction! You'll find this zone in the Student Collection on the 1st floor, the north and south wings of floors 2-4, and the north wing of floor 5.

Group Quiet Study Zone

If you need to work in small groups, the Group Quiet Study Zone is where you'll want to be! This zone can be found in our group study rooms on floors 2-5. These spaces can be booked via the Library website. These rooms also have whiteboards, so you can work through problems together - if you want to use these, just ask for a whiteboard kit at the Helpdesk.

Breakout Zone

If you need a space where you can have a conversation or take a phone call, our Breakout Zone is perfect. You'll find this zone on the landings of every floor, as well as the ground floor foyer.