Neuro-Inclusive Library Study Club

Do you struggle with distractions and procrastination? Try our Neuro-Inclusive Library Study Club. The 2 hour session is structured around timed blocks of individual silent study alongside others in a designated classroom. 'Body doubling' can often help with productivity in this way. There will be a short break in the middle where you can make social connections if you want to. You can also share your study goals at the start of the session to help with accountability. This study club has been shaped by feedback from neuro-diverse students, and is facilitated by library staff. The room might be available afterwards should you wish to stay and study longer; just ask your facilitators.

This study club takes place once a month, throughout term time.

Location: Room G.63, Maughan library

What exactly happens during this study club?

Welcomes (10 minutes)

• The facilitator will welcome participants into the room and explain how the session will work.

• The facilitator will share what their own study/work goals are for the session

• Participants will be offered the space to share their goals, if it's helpful to have external accountability. (You can also choose to keep your study goals to yourself; whatever works best for you).

Study (45 minutes)

• We will then study for 45 minutes. Facilitators will keep time.

• Study can be writing, editing, revising, reading.

• We will keep distractions to a minimum by working in silence and remaining seated as much as possible.

• If you want to listen to music on your headphones, ensure they are set at a low volume so you don't distract others.

Break (15 minutes)

• We will then take a 15 minute break. Facilitators will keep time.

• This is a chance to move around, leave the room, get a drink or snack, etc

• Participants can choose to wear interaction badges to make their social preferences clear.

Study (45 minutes)

• We will then study for another 45 minutes. Facilitators will keep time.

Wrap up (15 minutes)

• The facilitators will wrap up the session by sharing how they got on, offering others space to do the same if desired.