Using Library Services

This page tells you about the services on offer in the Library building. If you want to know about books and online information try the Finding information page.

Studying in the Library

You may walk in and use the study space of your choice. There is a silent study room upstairs and  a range of individual seats on both floors. There are also group study rooms upstairs which you can book in term time.

Library card

Your Student ID card is also your library card. The card can be used to:

• take books out. You can find more information on borrowing books
• pay for photocopying/printing.
• pay for food in the cafés (with 10% off!)

You can put money on your card using the online payment facility. If you lose your card you should obtain a replacement from Student Services.

Help 

The Welcome Desk on the Ground Floor can help you make the most of using the library and its services. Ask any questions you have about finding and borrowing books and our other services.

Self-service machine

Use this to use to issue and return books. There is one on both floors of the library.

Lockers

There are six lockers located on the ground floor that can be booked for the day. Ask at the Welcome Desk for further information.

Information Services

IS Service Desk

The IS Service Desk, located on the first floor, provides advice and support with all IT and Audio-Visual (AV) related issues.

WiFi

Free WiFi is available in the library. Visitors should ask at the IT Service Desk how to connect to the wireless network. All students are provided with details of how to connect to the wired and wireless networks on arrival at the university.

Other facilities

The Bamford Library building is also home to the Kaldi Café and the Engineering Design Centre.