Overview & Location

Location: First Floor, Rooms 102 (MFR 01), 102-B (MFR 02), and 102-C (MFR

Purpose: Designed primarily for academic events and professional training, all rooms are fully equipped with integrated audiovisual and conferencing facilities.

Flexible Layout Modes:

  • Single Room: MFR 01, MFR 02, or MFR 03
  • Combined Mode: MFR 02 & 03
  • Full Mode: MFR 01, 02 & 03

Venue Information

Operating Hours: Daily | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Closure: Closed on public holidays and university vacations

Seating Capacity:

MFR02
MFR 01: Up to 70 persons
MFR01
MFR 02: Up to 48 persons
MFR03
MFR 03: Up to 40 persons

 

Available Equipment & Facilities

Category

Available Items

Audiovisual & Tech

TV Screens, Projectors, Video Conferencing Cameras, Loudspeakers, Microphones

Software & Tools

Microsoft Teams Room integration, Wireless Presenters (Clickers)

Furniture & Setup

Movable Chairs and Tables, Mobile Whiteboards

 

Eligibility & Booking Policies

  • Intended Use: Dedicated strictly to academic lectures, conferences, seminars, and professional workshops. To maintain a quiet study environment in the library, events generating excessive noise will not be approved.
  • Eligible Bookers: Requests must be submitted by UNNC staff members.
  • Advance Booking: Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Approval Process: Requests are processed within 2 working days. A confirmation email will be sent upon approval.
  • Booking Portal: UNNC Room and Space Booking System

Guidelines for Event Organisers

  1. On-Site Visits: Organisers are welcome to schedule an advance walkthrough to confirm room layouts and furniture arrangements.
  2. Additional Requests: If extra furniture or equipment outside the MFR is required, please contact the library via email in advance.
  3. Technical Support: Requests for IT/AV support must be submitted at least 2 working days prior to the event.
  4. Equipment Test Run: First-time users or those needing a dry run are strongly encouraged to schedule a test session with library staff at least 1 working day before the event. (Note: Only basic troubleshooting can be provided during live events; deep diagnostics are unavailable.)
  5. Hybrid / Online Events: For meetings with online participants, please invite the corresponding room email address via Microsoft Teams to access the in-room cameras. Please bring your own work laptop.
    • MFR 01: Library-MFR-01@nottingham.edu.cn
    • MFR 02: Library-MFR-02@nottingham.edu.cn
    • MFR 03: Library-MFR-03@nottingham.edu.cn

Check-in & Check-out Procedures

  • Check-in: Arrive at the Information Desk (Opposite to MFR 01) 15 minutes before your booked time slot.
  • First-Time Orientation: Library staff will provide a brief orientation on operating the AV system, control panels, lighting, A/C, window shades, and conferencing tools.
  • Check-out: Organisers are responsible for clearing event materials and restoring furniture to its default layout.

Contact & Assistance