The University of Sheffield
Information Commons

Getting started

Get the most out of the IC. These pages have been written to help you find your way around and start using the IC as soon as possible.

Come along to an induction session. No need to book; sessions last around 30 minutes.

FRESHERS WEEK (19th - 23rd September)
Collaboratory 1 (Level 1)
11:00    13:00   14:00    15:00

WEEK 1 (26th - 30th September)
Monday:
13:00 Collaboratory 1,    15:00 Classroom 3
Tuesday: 15:00 Classroom 4
Wednesday: 13:00 Collaboratory 1,    15:00 Classroom 4
Thursday: 15:00 Classroom 3
Friday: 13:00 Collaboratory 1,     15:00 Classroom 3

 

Staffed Services

  • When can I get help?
  • How can I get help
  • When can I collect a reservation?
  • What do you sell?

About the Information Commons

  • What is the Information Commons?
  • How do I use it?
  • What can I do inside?
  • Who is it for?

Quick Start

  • How do I book a computer or study room?
  • How do I reserve a book?
  • Where can I charge my laptop?
  • Where can I print my work?

Useful Information

  • When is the café open?
  • What do I do if I lose something?
  • Where is the shower?
  • What do I do if the fire alarm sounds?

Getting Here

  • How do I get there?
  • Which buses stop nearby?
  • Where can I park?
  • What is the address of the IC?

Good Conduct

  • Where can I eat my sandwich?
  • Can I use my mobile phone?
  • Is it OK if I talk to my friends?
  • What are the rules in the silent study areas?

Staffed Services

  • When can I get help?
  • How can I get help
  • When can I collect a reservation?
  • What do you sell?