Learning Centres

Our Learning Centres combine traditional library services with hi-tech facilities to offer students a wider range of accessible materials than ever before. Our service focuses on the way you want to study.

In the 2010 National Student Survey, 84% of students said they were satisfied with the learning resources compared to the national average of 79%.

What we offer

• A Learning Centre on each campus, with extended opening hours
• Subject-specific collections of books, journals, DVDs, CDs and audio-visual materials
• Diverse study environments including IT suites and group study rooms 
• Friendly, helpful staff
• Liaison Librarians who are dedicated to finding the best resources in your subject
• Self-service machines that let you issue, renew and return items yourself
• Learning Centre Direct - an automated 24 hours-a-day telephone renewal service
• Accessible resources for students with disabilities

Online services

• Extensive online catalogue with reservation service and email renewal reminders
• Access to over 8,000 full text electronic journals and 100 databases, offering abstracts of journal articles, market reports, and statistical information
• Ask a Librarian - our Virtual Information Desk service
• ASSIST - real-time online librarian support
• Our online services are available both on and off campus

We can help you

• Access study skills advice and support
• Access a range of facilities to help you with your studies