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Hi, At Bradford we use the Millennium library management system which has an integrated room bookings system. It's quite basic but does the job and allows students to book the room electronically for 2 hourly slots and 2 consecutive bookings are not permitted. Students come to the counter to pick up the key and the system will only allow the key to be issued onto the card of the person who made the booking. Late return of or damaged keys will incur a fine. Generally works well. Best wishes, Reshma --------------------------------------------------- Reshma Khan Customer Service Operations Manager University of Bradford JB Priestley Library Richmond Road Bradford BD7 1DP 01274 233367 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: A general Library and Information Science list for news and discussion. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hannah M Sent: 02 February 2011 16:34 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Group study rooms - booking systems During a recent refurbishment we have had a number of group study rooms built. We are running a paper booking system that allows students to book up to 2 weeks in advance, but for no more than two hours at any one time and for no more than 2 slots a week. However, we are struggling to maintain this system as bookings are cancelled and ammended, as the key cards issued go missing and get damaged and as students are hijacking the rooms...! It also takes up a lot of time at the enquiry desk. How are other libraries managing advanced booking of study rooms? Many thanks, Hannah McQuarrie Information Assistant University of Westminster (New Cavendish Street)