WHEN you want to a bit of peace and quiet to do some studying the library is often the best place.
You can usually get away from the distractions of television, loud music, phones and people.
And the people in this 1978 picture are taking advantage of Glasgow's best facilities in the splendid Main Reading Hall at the Mitchell Library. The only excuse for distraction from your research is the beautiful surroundings of the neoclassical building, with its magnificent leaded glass ceiling and painted plasterwork. It was designed by William Whitie and built between 1891-93.
Those who make use of the facility will have no shortage of material for their work. The Mitchell is one of Europe's largest public libraries and contains more than two million books and 13 floors of reading rooms.
It specialises in material relating to Glasgow's history, including the city's archives and has extensive family history resources.
And when people want a break from looking at the work they have been doing then they can make their way to the popular open-plan cafe.
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