Students wanting to study around the clock for final exams now have a place other than the University Community Centre to do it.
The D.B. Weldon Library will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week from April 9-30. The change in the operating schedule is a pilot project based on student requests for a library to be open all hours during the exam period.
The decision was a result of consultation between Western Libraries management and student leaders.
“As a user-centred service, Western Libraries wants to meet student needs and we clearly heard that the library is the preferred place to study during exams,” says Catherine Wilkins, Assistant University Librarian for The D.B. Weldon Library.
Students who enter Weldon Library between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. will be required to present a valid Western ONECard (Western ID) during the exam period. Weldon Library will be staffed by security during extended hours.
If you have trouble staying awake during those late nights, Quotes Café in Weldon Library will be pouring coffee and other beverages 24/7, along with having a healthy supply of late-night snacks from April 9-26.
Although not open all night, Taylor Library will feature extended hours until 2 a.m. during the exam period; Western ID will also be required to enter after 9 p.m.
Student leaders are launching a ‘safe study’ campaign to coincide with 24/7 library hours, which will focus on healthy and safe study habits.
Funding for some of the additional costs for extended hours has been provided by a number of student groups, including: Arts and Humanities Students’ Council, Social Science Students’ Council, Brescia University College Students’ Council, Huron University College Students’ Council and the UWO Millennium Laureates. Western Libraries will also be contributing to the extra costs.
At the conclusion of the exam period Western Libraries will consult with students to gauge the effectiveness of having 24/7 library hours during exams.
What you need to know
The exam period, April 12-30, can be a stressful time, but here is a list of helpful hints and services to make the final days before summer vacation a bit easier.
Getting home after studying, exams
After-hours USC free exam shuttle
A late-night shuttle service is being provided by the University Students’ Council offering students a safe way to get home. Running April 11 to April 30, shuttle busses will be departing from the Natural Sciences Building and from Oxford Drive (in front of UCC Building).
Not sure what to expect on an exam? Consult InPrint’s database of past exams (free to download in PDF format). To find past exams for your course, simply choose your program from the drop down menu and browse the list of exams available. Print copies of exams are available for purchase through InPrint, located in the UCC, Room 78.
Available Study Space
The University Community Centre will be open 24 hours a day throughout the exam period.
Western Libraries offers quiet areas for individual or group studying.
Several study rooms have been designated across campus during the exam period. The study rooms are available April 12-30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Rooms available are:
SEB 1056
SEB 2099
KB K103
MC 6
P & A 36
SSC 4103
SSC 8426
SH 3355
UC 201
UC 212
UC 286
UC 289
NCB 285
NCB 296
WL 258
Healthy body, healthy mind
Getting home after exams
(Greyhound bus tickets can be purchased from the InfoSource in the University Community Centre)
(Via Rail tickets can be purchased from Travelcuts in the University Community Centre)
Do you know of a helpful service that could be added to the list? Contact us at htravis2@uwo.ca.
