About the Library

The Bamford Library provides a wide range of learning resources and services, including:

• Access to around 40,000 books, over 150,000 e-books, nearly 2000 print journals, over 50,000 online journals and the most relevant databases for your course.
• Study spaces which you need to book in advance using Click and Sit 
• Group and one-to-one tutorials on finding and using resources.
• Help with any queries.
• Dedicated librarians to help you get the most out of the resources.

The building itself is an award winning example of sustainable design and is named after Sir Anthony Bamford, chairman of JCB and sponsor of the Engineering Design Centre housed within the library complex.

Library location

This key building is located at the heart of the campus. Check our Travel Information page for directions to Harper Adams and campus plans.