REF:66-2003-4634612 - Cold study spaces in the Library

Your comment: I've been in floor F of the library for the last 5 hours and haven't been able to take my coat or hoodie off in the Carrels or Glazes - I know that the temperature outside of these rooms is decent however they're really cold inside, especially due to how windy it is. I understand that it would be a massive undertaking to fix the draughty windows but maybe a small heater or at least a blanket or something would be really useful, my hands are like ice but I just can't concentrate when there are people walking around me if I'm outside of a Carrel or Glaze :(

Our response:

Unfortunately, our study spaces are colder now due to COVID guidelines which prevent us recycling air from inside the building. Instead, fresh air is brought in from outside and is therefore much colder. Our Estates department are investigating various solutions and have installed oil radiators to help in the short term, in each study carrel.