The photo boards contain portraits of some of the principal members of the staff in the Library, including Academic Services Managers, Academic Librarians, and the University Librarian. So you can put a face to a name, and get to know who it is you’re coming to see!

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There are 3 short stay PCs in the Library for when you just want to check your email, quickly update a document or print your coursework. They are available on Level 3, next to the main Information and Enquiries desk.

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Take a break from your studies and grab a novel. The Leisure reading collection (white label and pink dot) is next to the New Books stand and includes science fiction, crime, fantasy, horror, biography and graphic novels. There’s also graded readers which our international students may enjoy. You can browse in person or online.

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Your student card is your Library card which means you can use these machines to check your Library account, take books out, renew them or bring them back. The machines aren’t complicated to use, but if you like watching demos check out this short video.

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The books in the High Demand collection are usually on reading lists and are available for a very short loan (24 hours). This gives as many people as possible a chance to use them. You’ll also find photocopied articles and some DVDs. You can borrow up to 4 books from this section.

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You’ll find copies of daily national newspapers e.g. Financial Times and the Guardian here. These are kept for 3 months though you can find a longer archive online. There are also some international newspapers too e.g. Die Zeit.

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Just beneath the plasma screen is a rack containing our very popular academic skills advice sheets, which provide useful information about a wide range of academic activities ranging from essay writing to presentation skills. You can also download ePub versions to your phone or tablet.

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The books in this section are for reference and cannot be borrowed. Here you’ll find encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, directories and OS maps. Although the collection is small it covers all subject areas.

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The two media carrels are equipped with DVD / video players so you can watch without the need for headphones. You can book the room from here. N.B. you will find Blu Ray players in some of the larger Group Study Rooms.

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