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Library Induction: What does the library offer

Online & Print Collections


Your Library provides a huge range of expensive academic resources across both our online and print collections:

  • Online: the collection includes e-books, journals, databases, patents, standards, market research, company information and data. 
  • Print: books and journals are located as follows: Level 3 for Engineering and Design, Level 4 for Sciences, and Level 5 for Humanities, Social Sciences and Management.

  • Pleasure and wellbeing collections: these cover fiction, sustainability, black culture, LGBT+ culture, neurodiversity, disability, women in science / engineering, and further themes. You're also welcome to drop by 'The Library Nook', a comfy space on Level 2 where you'll find further books offering you a relaxing read.

Study spaces

Study space.

  • The study areas on Levels 1, 4, 5 and the back of Level 3, are designated for quiet study only. Please don't have conversations in these spaces.
  • The library also provides group study rooms and there are single-occupancy study rooms elsewhere on campus.
  • More information about study spaces across the campus and in the city. Note that some of these spaces require booking in advance,
  • The largest room at the front of level 4 is used for teaching sessions. This room should only be used for study outside of teaching hours.
  • University PCs are available for you to use on levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the library. PCs at the front of Level 4 should only be used outside of teaching hours.

Copy & Print Service

  • The Copy and Print service is located near the back of Level 2 in the Library. Here you'll find self-service multi-purpose machines for photocopying, scanning and printing, and a help desk staffed (9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday).
  • You can send documents to print from either a university PC or your own device. 
  • There are charges for copying and printing, but scanning is free.
  • Further information about the Copy and Print Service.

Helpful qualified librarians

  • Each Department is supported by a Subject Librarian and an Information Librarian who can help you find academic literature and other information to support your writing. Librarians can also advise on how to reference information so that you avoid plagiarism.
  • If you have an enquiry, or would like to book an in-person/online appointment, email library@bath.ac.uk. 
  • Subject Librarians also buy books and journals (in online or print format) to support your studies, and look after specialist webpages for your subject. Our librarians are all qualified professionals who also provide training sessions.

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  • The Library's Research Services supports researchers who want help with data management plans, identifying relevant journals for potential publication, funding options and attracting citations to your work.
     
  • The services are staffed by qualified information scientists who also provide training sessions.
     
  • If you have any related enquiries, please library@bath.ac.uk.


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Additional support for disabled students and staff

  • Your Subject Librarian is happy to meet with you for a confidential one-to-one conversation about the library and the support you require.
  • Accessing the building: There are wide automatic sliding doors at the entrance of the Library, followed by gates which open when your Library card is placed on their sensors. Reception staff can open the wider glass gate on request. The building has a lift to all five floors. Note our advice on what to do in an emergency.
  • Print items: if you have difficulty reaching books or journals, contact us using the Library's referral form and we'll be happy to put them aside for either yourself or a support worker. 
  • IT support: All computers and laptops have a range of assistive software installed and students registered with the Disability Service may be able to borrow equipment such as laptops, audio recorders or visualisers. We also help provide readings in alternative formats.
  • Study and sensory spaces: There are two Assistive Technology rooms located on Level 2 of the Library and a sensory room on Level 3. 
  • Further details about our support are available within the guide for disabled students and staff. If you have an enquiry, please contact the Library using the referral form. 

Assistive Technology Room