Our award-winning libraries include the:

Facilities and resources

Make the most of our extensive collections and exceptional resources, including:

  • one million print books
  • six million e-books 
  • wireless coverage across campus
  • 500 PCs
  • laptop and e-book reader loan scheme for use in the library
  • special collections of rare and historic books, manuscripts, maps and illustrations

Library services

Our library services are designed to help you study with our bookable group study rooms, in-house print and binding services and digital learning spaces for collaborative work. Don’t forget to visit our internet café, the Learning Lounge, in the Philip Robinson Library.

Year-round, help is never far away with faculty liaison librarians, desk services and roving help on hand to provide support. Our University Library Service has a reputation as one of the best in the country and has been awarded five government Charter Marks and two prestigious Customer Service Excellence awards.