Learning and Information Services (also known as LIS) provide:
- access to a vast array of digital and print information resources
- a wide range of study spaces across our library locations
- access to a wealth of technologies enabled by staff expertise to help you study and learn effectively.
Services we offer
We provide a number of student-facing services that are there to help you make the most of your university experience:
- We provide comfortable, welcoming environments that are Wi-Fi enabled.
- Flexible study areas for individual and group study. Click here to book space.
- PCs and loanable laptops. (Apple iMacs are also available via Seaborne Library, Queen’s Park Library and Creative Campus, Kingsway LRC).
- Multi-functional devices you can use to scan, photocopy or print.
- Where possible, we buy resources in digital format to enable opportunities for you to access anytime, anywhere.
- We automatically renew print resources on loan to you if no one else is waiting for them.
- If you find the details of a book or article we don’t have access to at the University that you need for your research, we provide a free on-demand service where we will get hold of what you require from either our suppliers or other libraries.
- We offer a range of digital skills support. You can download Office 365 for free. This includes apps such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Click here to find out more.
Locating support
You can find the opening hours of our libraries (please check for arrangements for each library) and staffed Helpdesk support here.
You can also connect with our services through numerous virtual channels:
- Submit an enquiry through our virtual LIS Service Desk.
- Call 01244 511234.
- Virtual chat is available throughout Monday-Friday.
Our Librarians also offer a range of skills sessions throughout the year and deliver a Library Skills video channel where you can view recorded sessions to aid your skills development. Practical introductory topics include examples such as how to use ebooks effectively, through sessions such as effective literature searching for your assignments. You can find upcoming sessions on the Events tile.
If you’re not sure where to start, our librarians are here to help you.
Contact details for our librarians can be found here.