Study space and IT facilities

I think this guide is both comprehensive and informative and it is important for a freshman who just enters LSE.

Also, I got a lot of useful information from this guide which I did not know before reading it (such as IROAM Laptops). Really appreciate!

Student feedback on printed guide, Oct.2017

The first port of call for a place to study on campus is LSE Library and spaces are available throughout the building – primarily at its quieter perimeters. The majority of the Library’s 2,500 study places are offered on a first-come first-served basis but most 2nd floor spaces are bookable. In the period leading up to and during exams, LSE students can book Library study spaces. The Library has clearly marked coloured zonal study areas which allow users to work in the way that suits them best, depending on whether they would like to work in silent or group study working areas.

During exam periods study space availability changes, visit the website for more information nearer the time.

There are a number of spaces in Clement House central stairwell alcoves (floors 2-7) providing students with unique, creative and innovative areas to study, collaborate, communicate and think.

Click on the link to find study rooms, seminar rooms and group meeting space locations and access arrangements (PDF).

A variety of group study areas are available throughout the School for LSE students to undertake group work. Some are bookable whilst others are available on an open access basis. Where bookable, certain rooms can be in very high demand so groups can generally book a maximum of two hours per day and bookings will be made on a first come, first served basis. The open access rooms are not available for pre-booking, but students are encouraged to use them for studying whenever they are free.

Transforming lost space is a critical part of our approach to creating innovative and inspirational learning spaces for students at LSE.

There are a number of spaces in CLM central stairwell alcoves (floors 2-7) providing students with unique, creative and innovative areas to study, collaborate, communicate and think.
The entrance of KSW has zoned bench and lounge seating, plants, bright colours and power.
Comfortable, high backed couches with homely cushions are supported by laptop desks and power to encourage students to engage in conversation or study alone in the corridors outside the 4th floor computer rooms in TW2.
Find Recharge spaces with warm lighting, power and wifi on the ground, first, second and third floor at the rear of OLD.
The Peacock Theatre’s Dress Circle Bar has comfortable seating and study alcoves, power and wifi.
Check the chart for details of study rooms, seminar rooms and group meeting spaces.

There are over 1,000 PCs available for students to use on campus, some of which are available 24 hours a day. For live updates on PC availability please check the plasma screens in building foyers or visit findapc.lse.ac.uk. Additional PCs and printing facilities for students with disabilities are available in the Library and PC areas on campus. Please see lse.ac.uk/imt/campuscomputers for details of computer facilities on campus.

iRoam, the Macbook Air laptop loan service, allows students to borrow a fully charged laptop for use within the Library building without needing to book in advance. The laptops provide access to h: space, Office software and the internet. Visit iroam for more details.

There are a number of computer classrooms equipped with PCs across campus that are used for class teaching and IT skills training. They are open to any member of the School for their individual work at other times. If you are in a computer room that is required for a class, please leave the room as quickly as possible. If a class is in progress please do not enter unless you are a member of that class.

Student Help Desk

Taught students should contact the IT Help Desk for network questions, email issues and general IT queries.

Visit: Library 1st floor Walk In Centre

Email: it.helpdesk@lse.ac.uk

Tel: 020 7107 5000 (24 hours)

Open: Term Time: Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm, Saturday and Sunday: 11am - 6pm (Term time and Easter Vacation)

Staff/PGR Help Desk

Staff and PGR students can visit the IMT Walk In Centre for face to face IT enquiries, to collect IT equipment and software, and to create new user accounts.

Visit: Library 1st floor Walk In Centre

Email: it.servicedesk@lse.ac.uk

Tel: 020 7107 5000

Open: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm

Laptop Surgery

Visit the Laptop Surgery for support in connecting your own laptop or mobile device to the LSE Network.

Visit: Library 1st floor Walk In Centre

Email: it.servicedesk@lse.ac.uk

Please see lse.ac.uk/imt/campuscomputers for details of opening hours.

IMT is committed to the provision of facilities and support for disabled students and staff, to ensure equality of access to services. Additional PCs and printing facilities for disabled students are provided in the public computer areas in the Library. Other facilities are available in three dedicated PC rooms on campus. We also provide one-to-one support for disabled staff and students who wish to become familiar with adaptive technologies and software. Visit lse.ac.uk/imt/accessibility for more information.

For more details of what IMT offer LSE students and full details of the IT support please visit the IMT web pages.

There are printers in all the student PC areas and PC classrooms. All printing is double-sided by default. There is a charge of 3.5p per A4 side for mono printing and 10p per A4 side for colour printing. To print on any of the student printers at LSE, you will need credit on your printing account. You can add credit in the following ways:

online using the WorldPay
with card at the Print and Copy Helpdesk at the Library 1st floor Walk In Centre
with cash or card using one of the cash value loaders or chip and pin devices on campus, find locations here.

You can also print to an LSE printer using your own computer or mobile device. Printing and scanning advice can be found on IMT web pages.

LSE students are eligible to use the library services of the University of London – including the extensive collections at Senate House. For more information see the Library website.

eduroam is the recommended wireless network (wifi) in use at LSE which allows secure connectivity across campus including in major lecture theatres and public areas, even our rooftops! For more information visit the IMT website