Reading Rooms
There are two reading rooms at Helga Engs hus. The reading room on the 2nd floor is for all students, and does not require reservation.
Reading room for Master’s students
The reading room on the 3rd floor is for Master’s students at the faculty, and has reserved seats. The number of desks is limited, and are allocated based on 1) needs (health-related reasons as to why you need a reserved seat) and 2) seniority (how long until you will submit your master thesis). You must renew your application every semester, even if you have had a reserved seat in the previous semester. The application deadline is 1st of February for the spring semester and 1st of September for the autumn semester. To apply, please use this application form.
If there are special circumstances that should give you a priority in the allocation of seats, this must be documented by e.g. a doctor's certificate. The documentation must be delivered to the UV Student Information Centre desk within the application deadline. Mark the envelope with "Reading room inspector". If you need a specific seat, that must also be documented. Documentation must be delivered each semester you apply.
The distribution will be completed approximately September 10th/February 10th, and will be announced on a list on the left hand side outside the reading room. The distribution will not be sent by email. The seat must then be labeled with your name, semester and time table within two weeks after allocation. Do you have questions about the the reading rooms? Contact the reading room inspector at lesesalsinspektor@uv.uio.no.
For alternative study areas, please refer to the library.
Reading Rooms - Regulations
The Student Committee has established the following reading room regulations:
Show consideration, and everyone will have a great reading experience.
Noise:
- Talking is not permitted in the reading room
- Telephone calls are not permitted, and no sound or vibration is permitted on the mobile phone.
- Do not eat foods that make noise, such as crackers, carrots and nuts.
- All spaces must be tidied up when you leave for the day. Use outside sorting for rubbish. Cups, etc. from the SiO canteen must be taken back.
Reading Rooms - Opening hours
Opening hours at the buildings (UiO)
Learning Centre and Group Rooms
On the 2nd floor of Helga Eng's house (room 260) you will find our newly refurbished learning centre, with sofas, group tables and window seats with a lovely view. Here you can work alone or with fellow students.
Group rooms are in the basement. To book a group room, please refer to this page about room booking for students. (Only students at the Faculty of Educational Sciences may book these rooms).
Printing
The printer room is on the 2nd floor, by the learning centre. The printer supports both color printing and scanning to e-mail.