The Silent Zone on the third floor of Augustine House has been reopened following successful repairs to the damaged window. Thanks to all library users for your patience while repairs were taking place.
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Third floor Silent Zone in Augustine House is currently closed
Due to damage to one of the windows, the third floor Silent Zone in Augustine House is currently closed for Health and Safety reasons. We are working with our colleagues from Estates to assess the problem and ensure the space is safe to be used. The window will be fixed as soon as possible.
Don’t forget there is another Silent Zone on the second floor.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Get help with your research – Gale Primary Sources drop-by event
Need some dissertation inspiration?
Suffering from writer’s block?
Gale Primary Sources such as The Times Digital Archive, British Library Newspapers, 19th Century Periodicals, and The Burney Collection hold a wealth of information to get you back on track.
We are giving you the opportunity to brainstorm with the Gale Primary Sources team:
Drop-by the Gale Booth on 18 March in Augustine House Library, 11am-1pm. You’ll find us on the ground floor.
Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day – What’s going on?
Each March, the Library and Learning Resources team looks forward to supporting Women’s History Month. This annual event is the perfect time to highlight and celebrate the great achievements of women both throughout history and in contemporary society. This year we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate some of the landmark speeches give by some truly inspirational women.
The 8th of March also sees International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity exemplified by this year’s campaign theme #balanceforbetter. 
#ShapeOurLibrary – Tuesday 5 March
The Library is always looking at ways to improve things for you and is holding an informal feedback session #ShapeOurLibrary on Tuesday 5 March 12-2pm, ground floor of Augustine House to hear your views. As a thank you there will be snacks provided!
Augustine House Library open 24/7 from the 4th March
We are delighted to confirm that from 4 March until 17 May Augustine House will be open 24/7 to help support you in the lead up to, and during, the examination period.
Out of standard opening hours, the library will operate on a self-service basis and access will be limited to CCCU staff and students – so you will be required to swipe your University Smartcard to enter the building.