There is a lift to the library from the ground floor, in the Student Union Social Space. There is no lift access to the library from the Atrium Building, or to the Mezzanine level in the Group study area.
There are a range of study environments in the library to suit a wide variety of learner needs. Refer to the guidance here to find your perfect study spot.
Accessible toilets can be found on both floors of the Library Building. On the ground floor, toilets are located just before the entrance to the Health and Wellbeing Building. On the first floor, toilets can be located near the Quiet Study area.
Lockers are currently loanable for 1-week, with a 4-week renewal period. We ask that after 4 weeks, you either return the key or consult the Library Helpdesk regarding renewal. This is to ensure that locker keys remain available throughout busy periods. Overdue locker keys incur a fee of £0.50 per day.
Lockers are located on the ground floor of the Library Building, in the stairwell. To loan one, simply take a locker key (displayed to the immediate left of the Library Helpdesk) and issue it to your account via the helpdesk or self-service kisoks. You can now use the corresponding locker.
Please report lost keys and damaged tags to the helpdesk directly. Lost keys incur a £20.00 replacement fee.
Monday-Friday the Student Union Shop is open on the ground floor offering a range of sandwiches, snacks and drinks. You can find water fountains throughout the library.
If you do bring food and drink with you to the library please ensure you comply with our Food and Drink Policy.
In case of emergency, the main stairwell is a designated refuge point and has an emergency call point. There are evacuation chairs at every stairwell and staff have been trained in their use.
There are First Aiders within the library team and all security staff on campus are First Aid Trained. There is a defibrillator and First Aid kit located at the Library Helpdesk. The First Aid phone number is 01473 338 888. In an emergency dial 999.