Find your perfect study space at the Library

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Find your perfect study space at the Library

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

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Exams are getting closer and the Library is here to help!

If you’re a regular at the Library, you’ll know that our services and facilities are designed to support your study and research needs.

If you haven’t used the Library all that much yet, welcome! We’re here for you, and there’s plenty of room at the Library for effective study sessions, whether you study best on your own or with classmates.

Campus Library features for successful study

We’re open late!

Our opening hours don’t change during study week, so we’re open our usual hours on both weekdays and weekends. At Joondalup Library, you can use your ECU ID card to gain 24/7 swipe card access to levels 1 and 2.

We have a huge range of study spaces

Each Campus Library is different, but they all offer a range of study spaces to suit private and group study, such as booths, desks, high tables, carrels and comfy chairs. There’s a variety of screens and whiteboards dotted around the Libraries for enhanced group study.

Power and wi-fi

Lots of our study spots are set up with power so you can charge up your devices, and, if others are using the power outlets, we’ve got mini charging stations at each Library. And of course you can connect to the ECU wi-fi network, so your internet is covered!

Book a study room

Book ahead of time for some extra privacy for solo or group study using our easy online booking system.

Nourish yourself!

Bring your brain food - you can eat and drink in the Library (just not near the computers)! There are kitchen facilities - including microwaves and cold water refill stations - in the Library (or just near the Library, for the South West Campus). You’ll find snacks, drinks and sundry items available in the vending machines.

Library staff on hand

Staff are available by phone, email, and in-person at the Library service desks during opening hours. They specialise in helping you find resources, and can refer your complex queries to Librarians and other services.

Canvas Champions available

Canvas Champions will also be available online and on campus during study week, to help you navigate ECU’s newest learning platform.

High Use Collection

This collection features textbooks and recommended readings; resources available for short-term loan to be used within each Campus Library.

Sleep pods at Joondalup

Find two peaceful sleeping pods on level 1 at Joondalup, for when you just need some sleep!

Exam preparation resources

The Academic Skills Essentials Library Guide Exam preparation page has some handy information and strategies for getting prepared for exams, including a preparation checklist.

ECU Librarians have curated a series of videos relating to managing stress during exam time, called ‘Managing Student Stress’. You can watch them in order, or just watch the ones you’re interested in. To easily access the videos, follow these steps:

Log in to your student portal
Choose LinkedIn Learning from ‘Easy logins’
Use your ECU credentials to log in, if prompted
Choose ‘My Learning’ form the top toolbar
Go to ‘Recommendations from Edith Cowan University’
Find and watch the video series titled ‘Managing Student Stress’

Mindfulness practices, such as meditation, can be very helpful in times of potential stress and worry. Use ECU Library search to find titles in the Library collection with information on these topics, such as ‘Freedom from anxious thoughts and feelings’ by Scott Symington (2019).

Contact the Library

We wish all students the very best for the upcoming exam weeks! Our team are eager to assist you, so please look through the great range of services the Library offers on our website.

Our Contact web page lists all the different ways you can get in touch.

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