Study Break Policy

QA814 Study Break Policy 

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to eliminate desk hogging during peak times in the Library, to maximise availability of study spaces.

2.0 Description

In response to feedback, and in an effort to reduce the instances of desk hogging, the Library has a ‘Study Break Policy’ in place during peak times in the Library. This enables students to take a break from study, without losing their study space in the Library, while ensuring thatdesks are available to others if a student is gone for more than one hour.

3.0 Policy guidelines

3.1 The Study Break Policy will be in place Monday to Friday during peak pre-exam periods of both Semesters.

3.2 Users must make use of a “I’m Taking a Study Break” timesheet, to record the time they leave for a break. (One sheet can be used 40 times thereby eliminating the need to pick up a new sheet each day).

3.3 Breaks can be of 5 – 60 minutes duration.

3.4 Timesheets will be available at the entrance to the Library and at both front and rear entrances/exits on all three floors.

3.5 Library staff will patrol all study areas during peak weeks, to check unattended desks for the “I’m Taking a Study Break” timesheet. If there is no timesheet, or if the time recorded has expired, belongings may be removed.

3.6 Students seeing an unattended desk with no “I’m Taking a Study Break” timesheet, or where the time recorded on it has expired, are free to move belongings to one side and to use the space. If they feel uncomfortable doing this, they may ask a member of Library staff for assistance.

Download PDF copy of the policy: QA814 Study Break Policy‌‌‌‌