This page provides key information about the Library for prospective taught and research postgraduates. See our full Open Day guide for further details of the resources, services and support available to all students.
The information in this guide represents our Library under normal circumstances. During COVID-19 our extensive online services and electronic materials are available and we are supporting students remotely. Further information.
The Library provides an extensive collection of resources to support both taught and research postgraduate study:
During your postgraduate studies the Library can help you to search for information effectively, critically evaluate the information you find, and reference your sources. We also provide guidance on how to conduct systematic reviews, how to manage your research data, and what to consider when publishing your research. We offer:
The Library's Research Services team provide specialist advice and support to all of the University's researchers.
Explore our Archives and Research Collections and access help with Open Access publishing, Research Analytics and Research Data, including tools and templates for data management planning and extensive guidance to help you manage your research data.
Study space in the Library is zoned into silent, quiet and group study areas. More than 500 of the study spaces have computers, the majority have access to power and the whole building is wireless enabled.
There is a dedicated Graduate Commons for postgraduate students in 10 West. Additional University study spaces are available on and off campus, some of which are bookable.
The Library has a 12-seat workroom with PCs for Research Postgraduates (only). This is room L5.07 and it is found on the East side of Level 5. The room has swipe card access control.