THE LIBRARY The award-winning Lanchester Library at Coventry University opened in September 2000 at a cost of £19m. At the time it was opened it was the largest deep plan naturally ventilated building in Europe. The building’s sustainable energy features brought much attention, but the design also allowed the library space to easily evolve according to customer needs, making the library service delivery as sustainable as the building services. Open 24 hours, 364 days a year and spread over five floors, the Lanchester library offers a mix of silent, quiet and group study zones, ensuring students can study comfortably in an environment that suits their learning style. With an extensive collection of digital as well as physical resources, the library also offers more than 500 PCs plu

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