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8. From the corridor continue until the multimedia section on the right.Multimedia and music scores, Ground FloorThe multimedia section contains DVDs, VHS, CDs, cassettes andrecords along with the equipment to use them. It also contains musicscores, an electric piano for student use, and scanners.9. From the corridor continue straight through several sets of doors paststaircase D. Walk to the end of the corridor towards a large room.Short Loan CollectionThe Trusthouse Student Computing/Teaching Room, Ground FloorThis is a good example of the many student computing rooms atThe Maughan Library, with a group study room to the right.10. Go back towards the staircase D that you have just passed, noticing theroom to your right.Round Reading RoomRetaining many of its original features, such as the light fittingsand slate shelves, this magnificent room was previously used as theLiterary Search Room, and added in 1863. It is one of King’s mosticonic settings, and has featured on TV shows and adverts.The Round Reading Room11. Go back towards staircase D and walk down one level to Lower GroundFloor. Turn right at the bottom of the stairs and walk through the doors intothe corridor. Turn right again.Silent Student Computing Room, Lower Ground FloorAmong the various student computing rooms on this floor, this one isspecifically aimed at users preferring a quieter environment.12. Continue along the corridor.Original Cell, Lower Ground FloorHere you can see one of two original cells left from when thebuilding was the Public Record Office. The iron cell doors, ironshelving and slate shelves reduced the risk of fire in the building.INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CELL13. Continue along the corridor through the doors.Café, Lower Ground FloorThroughout term time, the café is open for hot and cold food, andalso has vending machines for out-of-hours service.<strong>14</strong>. Continue along the corridor past the stores. At staircase C turn rightthrough the doors to go up one level to the Ground Floor. At the top turn rightand walk through several sets of doors and along the corridor.THE CAFE IS A GREAT PLACE TO EAT,STUDY AND SOCIALISEAccessible Formats RoomStudents requiring a voice activated software facility can book thebooth in this room at the Service Desk.10
Group Study RoomPresentations can often be daunting, so King’s offers group studyareas to anyone wanting to practise their presentation skills.Group study at the MaughanThe Weston Room (through double doors, on the left)The Weston Room is on the site of the former Rolls Chapel, whichwas medieval in origin. It has an intricate mosaic floor and its stainedglass windows commemorate early Masters of the Rolls, who arethe second most senior judges in England and Wales, after the LordChief Justice. The room is often used for exhibitions and events, andis another sought-after location for TV and film.15. Walk back towards staircase C. At staircase C, turn right through thedoors, go past the toilets and then walk straight on to continue along thecorridor towards the first lift lobby 1 and 2 on the right.Lift lobby 1 and 2The self-service machines located here provide extra service pointsand extend the hours for users to issue or return items beyond thetime of staffed desks. This proves particularly helpful and popularduring the exam period when the library opens 24/7, giving ourhardworking, passionate students almost limitless study capacity.The Weston RoomIf you would like to continue your visit to see typical study areas andsubject collections then please follow the relevant directions from thelift lobby.First Floor for law, arts and humanities, social science and public policycollectionsSecond Floor for natural and mathematical sciences, humanities, socialsciences and public policy collectionsExit at the Ground Floor.THE PRINCIPAL LAUNCHING THECHINA INSTITUTEAhead of you is the award-winning gardens and statue of ConfuciusThe gardens in front of you are the last stop on the tour, and perfectfor a rest after a hard study session in the Maughan - especially goodto enjoy your lunch here on a sunny day. The statue here is of thegreat Chinese educator and thinker, Confucius, and was unveiledby the Principal to mark the opening of what is now the King’s LauChina Institute.Coordinating and developing academic links with institutions inChina, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong, the Institute provides ahome for cutting-edge research and teaches innovative postgraduateprogrammes on contemporary China. It aims to provide a hub ofexcellence, promote understanding and build connections throughresearch and knowledge sharing, study, and staff and studentexchanges.Main gateFor more information on the Maughan Library,see www.kcl.ac.uk/library11
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