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Stay cool at the Health Library

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 As the temperatures climb it is getting hot in the Health Library. The hot weather doesn't have to disrupt your study or work session. Here are our top tips for library visitors to stay comfortable and focused during warm weather.

What you can do – hints and tips to stay cool

Keep hydrated – we have a water dispenser along from the counter, opposite the training room. Please feel free to get yourself some water, cups are available or top up your own bottle. Other refreshments are available within the CEC building and the hospital.

Wear loose and light clothing

Find a shady spot in the library - avoid the centre of the library under the skylight, keep to the shady areas by the windows and book shelves

Use the silent study room – this is often the coolest room in the library

Take a fresh air break – try to find a shady spot outside if you are feeling stuffy

Borrow a laptop – and try to find a cooler spot to work either at home, in the CEC or hospital. You can check laptop availability via our website

What we are doing

Window blinds are being kept closed – this is to keep as much of the heat out as possible.

A cooling fan is located by the NHS computers.

The main doors are being kept open to improve ventilation (when possible).

Apologies but we do not have air conditioning in the Health Library.

Stay cool at the Health Library at County (Stafford)

If you are working at the County Hospital (Stafford) you can also benefit from:
  • Air conditioning in the IT suite at the Health Library at County
  • Take advantage of the 24/7 hour opening of the library, to work at cooler parts of the day
  • Use the drinking water fountain in the foyer to stay hydrated


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