Get Library Ready

Everything you need to know about using University of Nottingham Libraries - from opening times and finding study space to borrowing books and printing.

Visiting our libraries

Our eight libraries are home to subject-specific resources, study spaces and IT facilities.

Drop-in tours are running throughout the year. Look out for the meeting points in our libraries.
You need your University Card for access to our libraries. What happens if I forget my card?

Visit our libraries

Online support and guidance

You can access many of our library resources and services online, including your library induction.

Online training and events Student Academic Skills Find your subject guide

Study space

Study spaces are available all of our libraries. We offer a range of spaces including quiet, silent, group and postgraduate spaces.

Just drop-in or alternatively, you can book space in advance online using Click and Study.

We also offer dedicated study spaces for students who are eligible for Enhanced Library Support.

Library study space

Borrowing books

You can borrow up to 60 books from our libraries.

Books are usually issued for seven days and will automatically renew until they are requested by someone else.

NUsearch is your one stop shop for searching our library collections - including books, journals, databases and more.

Click and Collect - Request books on NUsearch for collection from your preferred library.

Borrowing books Your library loans

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Access to PCs and Wi-Fi

Connect to the eduroam Wi-Fi network
Study spaces with PCs are available in our libraries.
Most libraries offer laptop loans. These devices can be used in the library for up to three hours.
You can use the Windows Virtual Desktop service on your device to access university software.

IT Induction Hub

Print, copy, scan

Print, copy, scan services are available in all libraries and computer rooms.

Send your document to the multi-functional devices (MFDs) from any PC on campus or use mobile print.
Make sure you have enough print credit.
Top up your print credit via My Print

Print, copy, scan