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University Library

The University Library is committed to providing excellent customer service, a range of learning environments, access to high quality information resources, and support for you to develop your skills.

About us

Information about the Library's Regulations, Staffing Structure, Library blueprint, the Library Academic Consultant panel and EDI support.

Using the Library

Information about joining the Library, borrowing books, IT and printing within the Library and accessing other libraries.

Resources

Information about subject guides, reading lists and online resources. Find out about and request inter library loans, resources and materials for teaching or study, as well as learn about our archives, special collections and leisure reading.

Support from the Library

Information about the various types of support offered by the Library either from our help desk in person or online, from our Academic Librarians and specialist teaching, research and copyright support.

Learning support

Information on a wide range of skills you will need to successfully complete your studies, including searching for and evaluating information and referencing.

Research support

Information about all stages of the research lifecycle; from literature searching to conducting systematic reviews, from organising your resources to disseminating your research.

Library systems

The Library provides access to four key systems to allow you to find resources and to book study spaces within the Library.

Students

quickstart guide

Researchers

quickstart guide
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University Archive

The 海角社区 University Archive (LUA) is situated in the Pilkington Library.
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Open Research

The University's Open Research Team is based in the Library.
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Copyright

Information on how copyright applies in learning, teaching and research.
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Accessibility

Information about how the Library supports accessibility.

Contact us

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Announcements

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Opening hours

Semester 1, Week 14

(19th January 2025)

  • Sunday - 24/7 Enquiry desk: 09.00 - 17.30
  • Monday - 24/7 Enquiry desk: 08.30 - 20.00
  • Tuesday - 24/7 Enquiry desk: 08.30 - 20.00
  • Wednesday - 24/7 Enquiry desk: 08.30 - 20.00
  • Thursday - 24/7 Enquiry desk: 08.30 - 20.00
  • Friday - 24/7 Enquiry desk: 08.30 - 20.00
  • Saturday - 24/7 Enquiry desk: 09.00 - 17.30

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