Bring your computer only if absolutely necessary. Some students prefer taking notes on their computer, or some may have digital copies of their textbooks, making a computer or e-reader necessary. If these tools are not essential, though, leave them at your place of residence. Otherwise, they will only serve as distractions.
If your library doesn’t have a designated quiet area, scope out a spot that’s out of the way, so you won’t be distracted by other people passing by. [3] X Expert Source Ted Coopersmith, MBAAcademic Tutor Expert Interview. 12 May 2021.
Feel free to take intermittent breaks where you get up and walk around. However, don’t do this for too long. [4] X Expert Source Ted Coopersmith, MBAAcademic Tutor Expert Interview. 12 May 2021.
If your library only has large meeting rooms available, you may not be able to reserve these for individual studying purposes. Note that many libraries offer their study rooms on a first come, first served basis. Essentially, if you arrive at the library and a room is open, you can use it. There may or may not be a time limit in these instances, but the librarian may ask you to leave if you do not appear to be working and others are waiting to use the room.
As with individual study, make sure to bring any textbooks, notebooks, and past assignments need to study for the class or subject you plan on studying with your group. Also bring fresh notebook paper, pens, and highlighters.
For exceptionally large groups, you may want to consider asking about using a large meeting room at the library. These rooms tend to have stricter conditions placed on them. Use an open meeting room if the library will allow it. If a meeting room is not reserved by a group, some libraries may allow you and your study group to meet in there, especially if all the study rooms and other study areas are filled.
