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Library Induction: Library Welcome

Welcome to the LIbrary!

Your Library provides a wide range of online and print resources to support you, along with study spaces and other facilities. Most importantly, it provides members of staff who are very happy to offer guidance - after all, we appreciate that using a university library may be a very new experience for you - or perhaps you're returning to education after many years. Please do read through this induction guide and note our online guidance - but you're also very welcome to email us with any enquiries.
Corner of the library building

Finding your way around

Use our floorplans to help you navigate the Library. Also, click the arrows below to scroll through the short descriptions of our facilities on each floor.

Floor plan

Level 2: the entrance level. Here you will find:

  • The university's main Reception and Security Desk. 
  • 24-hour self-issue machines for borrowing books and slots for returning books. Also a 'Reader Services' help desk (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm).
  • Reservation shelves for collecting books that you've reserved.
  • 24/7 multi-function machines for printing, copying and scanning. Also a 'Copy and Print' help desk (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm).
  • Soundproofed pods for remote interviews.
  • The 'Library Nook', a space for a leisurely read.
  • An assistive technology room for students registered with Student Disability Advice. 
  • Click on the interactive floorplan below to enlarge it.

Library level 2

Levels 3, 4 and 5 are 'subject floors'. These are designated for quiet study (except the front of Level 3). Here you can log on to university PCs, and find books and other resources for your subject:

  • Level 3: Engineering and Design
  • Level 4: Sciences
  • Level 5: Humanities, Social Sciences and Management. 

Level 1: quiet study.

Click on the interactive floorplans below to enlarge them.

Library level 3, 4 and 5

Accessing the Library Building

Your rights and responsibilities

Your responsibilities

Your library membership is provided on the understanding that you're aware of your responsibilities to other users and that you'll follow all our rules and regulations. In particular, note:

  • Quiet study areas: please respect the needs of students who need to study in a quiet environment and don't have conversations in these areas. Other areas are designated for group study and Level 2 is a more sociable space.
  • Food: we don't permit eating in the Library beyond the turnstiles. You're very welcome to eat in the snacking area (in the foyer) where you'll find vending machines. We're all responsible for helping keep the library clean and welcoming.
  • Drink: you should only bring in bottled soft drinks, bottled water, and hot drinks in reusable keep cups or thermos flasks.
  • Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere in or near the library (including the Level 5 balcony).
     

Your rights:

  • You're entitled to receive support from library staff to help you become independent learners. 
  • Your comments and suggestions about library services and resources will always be welcomed and responded to promptly.
  • You may borrow and reserve books and other material providing you do not have outstanding fines or overdue materials.
  • Please take a look at your full list of your rights.