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Kings Norton Library

Kings Norton Library is open 24/7 so our staff and students can access our print stock and study at the times that are best for them.

We have friendly, knowledgeable Library staff who are available Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm. Please speak to someone at the Welcome Desk who will be happy to help you. You can also contact us via email or use our 24/7 online chat service.

Members of the public and students from other universities should read our information for visitors.

Study spaces

We have created red, amber and green noise zones in the building so please work in the area of the library that most suits your needs:

  • Silent study area (red zone): Floor 2
  • Quiet study area (amber zone): Floor 1
  • Group and collaborative working (green zone): Floor 0 (The PC Hub and atrium) and group study rooms (Floors 1 and 2). 

Please speak to a member of staff if you are being disturbed by other students in quiet or silent study areas of the Library. If you would like to be more discreet, you can email us your location to library@cranfield.ac.uk during staffed hours and we will come and investigate. 

See also: Where else can I study on Cranfield campus?

Using group study rooms

Up to eight students can study together in one of our rooms. Room 1 and a Meeting Room are available on Floor 1. Rooms 2 and 3 are on Floor 2. They are available for use 24/7. Book a study room

Bloomberg Suite

Bloomberg provides real-time and historical pricing information from the world’s stock exchanges, as well as detailed information, news and financial data on global companies. 

This Suite uses the same platform as the world’s leading banks, corporations and government agencies. 

The Bloomberg Suite is on Floor 0, to the right of the main entrance. it is only accessible via swipe card access for business and management staff and students.

You will need to book a terminal in advance before you use the Suite.

Advice for evening, overnight and weekend working

  • You will need your University ID card to use the Library outside core working hours. For security, the main doors are locked and you must use the swipe card system on the lobby door to enter and leave the building. (The lobby is to the right of the main doors.) Never lend your card to anyone else or hold the door open for someone you don’t know. 
  • Although the Library is open 24/7, please take regular breaks and go home to get enough sleep. Sleeping in the Library is not permitted and Security staff will ask you to leave. When the Library is quiet, you might feel more comfortable working in the PC Hub with other students nearby.
  • Please report any problems to the University Security guards who patrol the building. If there is an emergency, please contact them directly by calling extension 2222 from the library telephone at the Welcome Desk.

Printing and scanning

We have printers on all three floors. There are two A3 printers, one on the first floor and one in the PC Hub on the ground floor. It is not possible to print from mobile phones or USB sticks.

Borrowing stock

You must use the self-service machines on Floor 1 to borrow or return books or other printed items. You will need your University ID card, which is also your Library card. Please do not remove stock from the building if it sets off the security gate alarm, or if the machine has a fault.

You can collect items you have reserved from the remote lockers in the main entrance to the Library. Follow the instructions on the front of the locker to pick up your reservation. Please speak to a member of staff if you need any help!

Find out more about your library account and our postal and scanning services.

Taking a break

There are vending machines and toilets on the ground floor, in the main atrium. Please do not bring hot food into the building. Hot and cold drinks, and cold snacks, are allowed.

Lost property

Lost property is collected and stored at the Welcome Desk on the first floor.