REF: 66-2303-5539601 - Hugh Owen Plants

Your comment: The vases of daffodils on desks throughout the Hugh Owen Library for St David's Day are so beautiful. Could we have flowers or potted plants in the library more regularly? Level F can feel particularly bleak in evenings and on grey days due to the neutral decor and fluorescent lighting. It would be lovely to take a break from reading a computer screen or printed page to look at some greenery instead - specifically real, living plants rather than plastic alternatives. Further, several studies of office environments have indicated that the presence of interior plants can help reduce fatigue, relieve stress and restore attention - all things we desperately need during long periods in the library!

Our response:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the flowers for St David's Day and the importance of greenery in the Library.

We know how important plants are to our Library users for the reasons you’ve mentioned. We have lots of plants on Level E, particularly in the Iris de Freitas room, and Level D of the Hugh Owen Library as these floors have the most natural light. We have a few plants on Level F where we know they will get the light they need.

I will pass your comments on to our Library Managers as they regularly review the Library environment.

Thank you again for your feedback