Can I have food in the Library?
Answer
The Library recognizes that many students wish to eat and drink while whilst studying in the building. We also recognize that the maintenance of a clean and pleasant learning environment is important to those who use our facilities.
Food and drink are only allowed in the library under the following rules:
- Hot food, smelly food, and main meals are not allowed in the library past the gates/turnstiles.
- Drinks and snacks only in reusable bottles and containers are allowed. The library is a Green Library and single use is strongly discouraged.
- You must take care not to disturb others when eating or drinking, particularly in terms of noise and smell.
- You are not allowed to drink alcohol in the library.
- You must dispose of waste appropriately and clean up any messes.
No food or drinks of any kind are allowed in Archives and Special Collections, the Appellate Moot Court or The Library Boardroom!
Please note interpretation of these guidelines is at the discretion of Library staff. If, in the opinion of any member of our staff, you are observed to be consuming a non-permitted food item within the library you may be asked to discard the food, store it out of sight (e.g. in a bag or rucksack) or leave the Library.
The Library does not have vending machines in the building, but we do have the Plaza Café open during the semester hours. The Plaza Café shares their opening hours on Instagram @plazacafeul.