Introduction to the Library

• View a video introducing you to the Library.

Studying at the Library

• Find somewhere to study in our study spaces.

Library opening hours

• Find out about the opening hours and service times of the Library

Joining the library

• When you register with the University you automatically become a member of the library.  Your department will give you a student card.  This is also your library card. Further information is provided in the Joining the Library section.

Library jargon explained

• An A - Z of library terms explained in plain English

Finding and borrowing items

• We have books, journals, DVDs, videos and CDs which you can borrow.  They are on open-access shelves.  You do not have to ask for them, you can get them yourself. View the Borrowing section for more information.
• If you want to borrow an item, you issue it to your student card using a self-issue machine on the ground floor.  When you have finished with the item you return it on the ground floor using a self-return machine. View more information about how to return items.

Finding information about your country

• You may be able to find information about your own country for your assignments.  This guide will give you tips on how to do so.

Reservations and short loans

• Sometimes lots of people want to use an item at the same time.  We have a system where you can reserve an item which someone else has borrowed.
• We also have short loans – items which can only be borrowed for a short period of time.
• You will find your reservations and short loans in the Express Zone on the ground floor.