Library

Use Library Search to discover a wealth of academic resources, including books, articles and more, from a huge range of sources.

Study space in the Library

A student working at a laptop on the first floor of the Clifford Whitworth Library

Walk-in access to study and PC spaces is available in the Library, or if you would like to book a seat prior to your visit we have specific areas in the library which are pre-bookable for study tables, PCs, Macs and study rooms.

If you would like to pre-book, decide what type of study you want to do, and where (these spaces are highlighted in blue on the floor plans), and you will be directed to the correct booking form.

Find resources

Two students working on laptops in the Library

We provide high-quality resources to help make your studies a success. We recommend you start with About Library Search - the gateway to our print and electronic resources, including books, journals, newspapers and databases.

Academic Skills

Postgraduate student studying

Our Academic Skills Team is here to help you develop the study and research, IT and digital, and maths and numeracy skills you need to succeed in your course.

Be aware of essay mills

Essay mills (organisations that sell essays and assessments) target students via email and social media by offering writing support. Essay mills are illegal and using them is plagiarism, which is a serious breach of our Academic Misconduct Procedure. Do not respond if these companies target you. Instead, report the email to our Digital IT team via Outlook or directly on social media (for being illegal) and block the sender.

Need academic support?

You're not expected to know everything during your studies. There will be times when you need support with your learning. Whether you need guidance on university assessments or skill development there are resources for you. Remember, plagiarism isn't the answer. Find the right support on the Skills website.

Help us diversify our collection

We want to build a collection which is inclusive of all members of our student community. We want to ensure it champions all voices, particularly those that are traditionally underrepresented in curricula and on reading lists.

Help us by suggesting a title which has motivated and inspired you, helped you with your research, developed your awareness, promoted discussions between you and your friends, challenged your perceptions or just something you have really enjoyed reading.

The books can be fiction or non-fiction, textbooks, or leisure reading, written in any language – if you want it, we will try our hardest to get it.

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