Study Spaces

At the Moore Library, you'll find a diverse range of library study spaces and equipment. We have bookable Study Rooms, an Acoustic Booth, study pods, and a bookable conference room for teaching, meetings or presentations. We also have portable blackboards, whiteboards, Docking Stations and sit/stand desks.

We hope that these help you to find and create your own ideal study space. If you have any other ideas on improving your study space, then please do contact the library team.

 

Bookable Study Rooms

We have three bookable Study Rooms, please note that these rooms are in high demand during term time, and so we strongly recommend you book online in advance to secure the dates and times that you need.

As of Michaelmas 2026, we have new Smart Meeting Room Tech for you to give presentations and hold online and hybrid meetings, as well as studying individually, in groups, or holding supervisions.

The Pink & Blue Study Rooms

New Smartscreen equipment in Moore Library study rooms

We have two bookable rooms (one Pink, one Blue) on the lower-ground floor, which can be used for lectures, supervisions, presentations, group discussions, private tuition, etc.

Features:

  • Wipe-clean whiteboards with whiteboard marker pens
  • Wi-Fi
  • Large table
  • Bench tables
  • Capacity: ca. 10 people

Booking restrictions:

  • Registered users (Current staff and Students, Visiting academics with borrowing rights. INI visitors by arrangement). Please note that bookings need to be made with an active University of Cambridge email address. Please do not use personal emails in the booking form.
  • 5-hour maximum booking period
  • Users can only book dates within the current University term
  • Rooms are only available during staffed hours and are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis
  • Rooms should be vacated 15 minutes before the Service Desk closes

Please note: If you are more than 15 minutes late, staff reserve the right to cancel your booking and reallocate.

Bookings may be made in advance using the link to the form below, in person at the Service Desk, or by telephoning (01223) (7)65670. Whilst we are happy to offer immediate access to the rooms if they are free, we would recommend that advance bookings are made to avoid potential disappointment.

Make your Booking:

You can view the Booking Calendar and book a study room using this online Study Rooms Booking Form.

Please note- we are using a new booking system, if you experience any difficulty using the new system, please contact library staff.

 

Meeting & Study Room (First Floor)

Moore Library first floor study room, tables, chairs and plants

There is a light and spacious Meeting & Study room on the first floor of the library which can be used for meetings, supervisions, presentations, group discussions, etc.

Features:

  • Wipe-clean whiteboards with whiteboard marker pens on request
  • Wi-Fi
  • Large tables that can be joined together or separated
  • Capacity: 6 - 9 people

Booking restrictions:

  • Registered users (Current staff and Students, Visiting academics with borrowing rights. INI visitors by arrangement). Please note that bookings need to be made with an active University of Cambridge email address. Please do not use personal emails in the booking form.
  • 5-hour maximum booking period
  • Users can only book dates within the current University term
  • Rooms are only available during staffed hours and are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis
  • Rooms should be vacated 15 minutes before the Service Desk closes

Please note: If you are more than 15 minutes late, staff reserve the right to cancel your booking and reallocate.

Bookings may be made in advance using the link to the form below, in person at the Service Desk, or by telephoning (01223) (7)65670.

Whilst we are happy to offer immediate access to the rooms if they are free, we highly recommend checking the live calendar and making advance bookings to avoid potential disappointment.

Make your Booking:

You can view the Booking Calendar and book a study room using this online Study Rooms Booking Form.

Please note- we are using a new booking system, if you experience any difficulty using the new system, please contact library staff.

 

Acoustic Booth

Moore Library blue acoustic booth

The Moore is home to a very popular acoustic booth, where you can find a disturbance-free space for online meetings or calls. The booth is located on the Ground Floor.

Booking is required to use the booth; you can book a slot here.

Please note: If you are more than 15 minutes late, staff reserve the right to cancel your booking and reallocate.

Booking is not required after 5pm weekdays and between 9am- 1pm Saturdays.

 

The Glass Room

Moore Library Glass Room, seen from outside

On the lower-ground floor is a large, open-plan, sound-dampening glass room with plenty of desk space and multiple power sockets.

The Glass Room has a large screen and projector system, and can be used for presentations, teaching sessions, small conferences and other events. If you are interested in booking the Glass Room for such an event, please contact the library.

 

Study Pods & Mini-Pods

Moore Library yellow and grey study pods on Lower ground floor

On the lower-ground floor, you'll see the library now has four large study pods and a couple of smaller mini-pods.

These comfortable, acoustic booths are designed to provide screening and restrict external noise. They are ideal for group discussion, supervisions or project work. Alternatively, they can be used for private study.

The large pods hold up to four people and the mini-pods comfortably seat two. They each have a table with easy-access USB / plug points for laptops, recharging phones, etc.

Any of our readers may use them at any time and they do not need to be pre-booked.

 

Blackboards & Whiteboards

There are blackboards/whiteboards complete with chalk, white pens and erasers for you to use, all around the Library. Please feel free to move them, within the library, to your chosen study area.

collage of a blackboard and a whiteboard

Sit-Stand Workstations

We have four sit-stand workstations located around the library. Each is fully-adjustable so that library users can sit or stand at a comfortable height.

Let us take the strain! - they are very heavy items, so please do ask a member of staff if you would like them moved to a different area of the library.

 

Beanbags & Reading Stands

These can be found scattered throughout the building and on each floor. Please feel free to move them, within the library, to your chosen study area.