Academics · Alderwick College
Rowan Library
A place to read closely, work alongside others and turn a source into a better question.
Find the space your work needs
The upper reading room is a quiet place for sustained study. Ground-floor tables and six small-group rooms support discussion and shared projects. Arrange a two-hour group-room slot at the library desk.
Rowan Library connects course reading, research conversations and writing support. Bring an assignment, an early question or a source you are having trouble interpreting.
Research and writing conversations
- Research consultation: 30 minutes to frame a question, plan a search or evaluate sources.
- Writing consultation: 30 minutes to discuss structure, evidence or a revision plan.
- Course reading support: speak with the library team about finding an assigned text or arranging an accessible format.
Regular opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 8 a.m.–11 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Sunday | Noon–10 p.m. |
Work that can be followed
Keep the source trail for a project as you go. A useful note records enough information for you to find the work again and explain how it supports a particular claim. Library staff can help you develop that routine before a deadline gets close.