School group visits
School visits to one or more of the University of Nottingham Libraries can be arranged through our Step Into University Libraries: Visits for Local Schools service. This offers the opportunity for Year 12 and/or Year 13 pupils to experience using a Higher Education library and provides access for the day to our large collection of print resources for their research.
Please email us via library-teaching@nottingham.ac.uk if you wish to request a visit.
If your group is Year 11 or below and you would like to arrange a campus visit, please contact the university's Widening Participation and Student Recruitment Outreach Team.
About Libraries
The University of Nottingham has eight libraries across five campuses. You will be able to visit up to two libraries on a single date, aside from James Cameron-Gifford Library on Sutton Bonington Campus. Owing to location, this site cannot practically be included as part of a multi-site visit and so must be arranged separately.
Libraries available to visit
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Library
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Subject area
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Campus location
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Business Library
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Business, Management
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Jubilee Campus
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Denis Arnold Music Library
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Music
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University Park Campus
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Djanogly Learning Resource Centre
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Computer Science, Education, Counselling
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Jubilee Campus
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George Green Library
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Science, Engineering
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University Park Campus
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Greenfield Medical Library
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Medicine, Health Sciences
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Queens Medical Centre
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Hallward Library
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Arts, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences
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University Park Campus
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James Cameron-Gifford Library
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Biosciences, Veterinary Medicine
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Sutton Bonington Campus
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Manuscripts & Special Collections
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Archives and Special Collections
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Kings Meadow Campus
*Please note, visits to MSC will need to be arranged directly with their service.
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Arranging your visit
School visits must be arranged outside university exam periods and libraries' busiest times. The months available are:
- mid November to mid December
- February, March, April
- mid June to end of July
Requests will need to be submitted at least two months in advance, and we are able to accept groups of up to a maximum of 25 visitors on a single date. Additional dates will need to be arranged for any requests greater than 25.
All groups must be accompanied by leaders. Leaders and university staff will adhere to the procedures detailed in Section 6 of the University’s Safeguarding Procedures document. Please also consult the University's Safeguarding Policy, with particular attention to Section 9.
For more information, and to request a visit, please email library-teaching@nottingham.ac.uk
There is also an online version of the school visits presentation (Information Literacy Tool for Schools), which covers understanding different types of information, planning and searching for information, critically evaluating information, and managing information.
This resource is open for all schools to use, and you are free to share it with pupils to support their independent learning:
Information Literacy Tool For Schools
Preparing for your visit
Before you visit the University of Nottingham Libraries please read our Risk Assessment which details health and safety information for young people visiting our libraries.
For further information about University of Nottingham Libraries visit our website, and NUsearch, our library catalogue.
Our website has general visitor information, including directions, maps, and parking details.