Study Spaces at TU Dublin
Individual study desks are available in every library for use by all library users no matter which is your home library. They operate on a first-come-first-served basis. There is no need to book a study desk before visiting the library.
The Learning Commons on the Ground Floor of the Academic Hub & Library is available as a study space for students.
Computer spaces are available in every library for use by all library users no matter which is your home library. Most computer spaces in the libraries provide access to a Windows PC. There are three Apple Mac computers in the Academic Hub & Library in Grangegorman. They are located on Level 1, 2, and 3 in South Block.
All student PCs and synergy tables operate on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no need to book a computer space before visiting the library.
Log on to the Library Computers using your TU Dublin login credentials. Each computer has Read &Write Gold, and a large amount of other software installed. The range of software can be viewed on the Technology Services website. If you have an issue with logging into Library Computers you contact Technology Services directly.
A range of sensory-friendly group study pods and furniture is available in all libraries. These operate on a first-come-first-served basis. There is no need to book before visiting the library.
Sensory-friendly study spaces are available in Aungier Street Library with access to sensory-friendly lighting. These operate on a first-come-first-served basis. There is no need to book before visiting the library.
Blanchardstown Library has a designated individual study room with sensory lighting - room F104. No booking is required.
You can use group study rooms in all five libraries whether or not they are in your home library. You should always bring your TU Dublin ID card with you. You should always reserve bookable rooms in advance.
The Academic Hub & Library, Grangegorman
- There are 6 group study rooms on Level 3.
- They can be booked for a minimum of one hour or a maximum of two hours.
- Email library.gg@tudublin.ie or phone +35312206092 if you have a query.
- There are also three large individual desk group study rooms available on Level 1, 2, and 3 in North Block. They operate on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no need to book.
- The Technobooths on Level 1, South Block, are available for group work. A laptop can be connected to the plasma screen in the booth. They operate on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no need to book.
- The Open Group Study Area is located on the Ground Floor. This area provides access to 5 Synergy Tables to support group work.
- The Learning Commons on the Ground Floor can also be used for group work.
Aungier Street Library
- There are 8 group study rooms with 4 located on Level 1 and 4 on Level 2.
- They can be booked for a minimum of one hour or a maximum of two hours. Group study room packs containing whiteboard markers and an eraser can be borrowed from the main desk.
- Email library.ast@tudublin.ie or phone +35312206328 if you have a query.
Blanchardstown Library
- There are group study areas located on the first level of the Library. The area works first-come-first-served, and no booking is required.
Bolton Street Library
- There is a group study room with 11 tables located at the end of the journals collection. The area works on a first-come-first-served basis, and no booking is required.
Tallaght Library
- There are two group study rooms and four group study tables in the group study area on Level 1.
- The rooms and tables can be booked for a minimum of one hour or a maximum of two hours.
- Email library.tallaght@tudublin.ie or call +35312208209 if you have a query.
How to Book a Group Study Space
A Group Presentation Practice Room (AST-1085) is available in Aungier Street Library on the Ground Floor. The room can accommodate groups of up to 16 people to practice group presentations. The room contains: 6 PCs, 6 study desks for use with laptops, 4 seats at a round table for collaborative work, 1 podium PC, a projector, and a presentation screen.
Visit the booking page to book a group study room. Email library.ast@tudublin.ie or phone +35312206328 if you have a query.
The Open Group Study Area (Room AH-405) is located on the ground floor of the Academic Hub & Library, Grangegorman. This area provides access to 5 Synergy Tables to support group work. You can connect your laptop to the synergy table to enable collaborative work.
You must swipe your TU Dublin ID card to access this space. Opening hours align with library opening hours.
The Learning Commons (Room AH-017) is located on the ground floor of the Academic Hub & Library, Grangegorman. The area provides access to study spaces and informal seating. It can be used during and outside of library opening hours.
The area is open access. Opening hours align to the building opening hours.
A web studio is available in Tallaght Library on Level 1. It’s available for academic staff to deliver online classes and develop recorded content. This room fits one person.
This is a Teams Room. Use Outlook to create a new Calendar event. In the Location field you can either enter Room TMB-112D or use the Room Finder to select 112D from the list of options in Tallaght
Technology Services have produced a video on how to use a Teams Room. For assistance using web studio equipment contact Technology Services.