Library

The Library is at the heart of campus, and will be a central part of your University experience.

But it can also be very intimidating, so here are some tips and tricks from fellow students to help you get started!

Get to grips with the Library with a tour

"The Library tour was useful as it showed you the various areas of the building, and the process of finding, collecting and returning books."

Tours run throughout Welcome Week and can be booked via the Welcome Week Timetable or you can pick up a self-guided tour map and do the tour in your own time!

Explore the Library website

"There is more to the website than just the Library Search so make sure you explore beyond the books, scroll beyond the search bar and make time to click around.

That being said, exploring Library Search is also recommended. You can filter searches from the side bar, use brackets and quotation marks in searches and use the options button as an advanced search."

Learn to navigate the shelves

"Each floor has different subject areas, separated by classmarks.

To find the book on the shelves, work on each part of the classmark separately. (i.e. HD540.30 G.74 as: (HD) (540.3) (G) ((0.)74).)

This then works in an alphabetical and numerical order. Left to right from top to bottom on the shelves, one section at a time."

Don't be afraid to ask for help

"Ask for help. The Helpdesk staff are very friendly and help with all sorts of issues. Plus, if you are feeling stuck and need more resources, reach out to the Research and Academic Support Librarians. They are the experts and genuinely saved me time when I need better references or search strategies."

Check out all the digital offerings

"Discovering that there was more than just books and e-books was a game changer for me. There are databases and journals too. Then there are the Library Online Courses which are full of incredibly helpful courses, especially for international students."

Find the perfect spot for you

"For some, silence is golden. For others, they can't stand working in absolute silence.

With collaboration areas on floors 1 and 2, quiet floors on floor 3 and up, a silent study room and a sensory study room on floor 2 extension, the Library has study spaces for your exact needs."

Discover the Accessible Library

"If you are registered with Disability Services, you can book accessible study rooms in the Library - an oasis of automatic doors, adjustable tables and chairs, whiteboards, and a suite of accessible study software.

There are also loanable items like fidget toys, ear defenders, coloured overlays and more to help make the Library accessible to all."