Library Services

Borrowing & Access

Getting the materials you need

01

Lending and Circulation

Borrowing, returning, renewal, reservation and other circulation services, provided in accordance with library policies and regulations.

02

Reference Collection

Access to reference materials and specialised information resources supporting coursework, assignments, examinations, projects and research.

03

Document Delivery Service

Helps eligible library users obtain copies of academic documents that are not readily available in the library’s physical collection.

This may include journal articles, conference papers, research papers, book chapters and other scholarly documents, subject to copyright and library policies.

Make a document delivery request

04

Inter-Library Loan (ILL)

Gives eligible users access to academic and research materials not held by the LRC, through resource-sharing and borrowing arrangements with other libraries and information centres.

ILL requests may include:

Books and monographs
Journal articles and conference papers
Research publications and book chapters
Other scholarly information resources

Subject to availability, copyright requirements, lending conditions and library policies.

Make an ILL request

Help & Guidance

Professional support from library staff

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Reference and Information Services

Professional help identifying, locating and accessing the information resources you need for assignments, projects, academic studies and research.

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Ask the Librarian

Send library and information questions and receive professional help from the Librarian. Ask for help with:

Finding books and journal articles
Locating reliable academic information
Using electronic resources
Literature searching
Referencing and citation
Research-related information needs
General library enquiries

Ask a question

07

Research Support

Information support for students, academic staff and researchers in locating scholarly resources and developing effective search strategies.

08

Information Literacy

Guidance on effective information searching, evaluating sources, academic integrity, citation, referencing and the responsible use of information.

09

Library Orientation and User Education

Orientation programmes and user education sessions introduce students and staff to library resources, facilities, services and library systems.

Keeping You Informed

Stay up to date with new information

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Current Awareness Service (CAS)

Keeps library users informed about new and relevant information resources, including:

New books and library acquisitions
New journal issues
New electronic resources
Relevant databases and online resources
Academic and research developments
Library announcements and updates

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Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)

Targeted information for individual users or academic groups, based on their subject interests and teaching, learning or research needs.

Users receive notifications about new resources and information in their chosen subject areas.

Register your subject interests

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New Arrivals

Information about newly acquired books, journals, electronic resources and other materials, so you always know about the latest additions to the collection.

Digital Services & Spaces

Online access and places to study

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Electronic Resources and Online Databases

Access to, and guidance on using, e-books, e-journals, online databases, digital repositories and other scholarly electronic resources.

Browse e-resources

14

Online Library Services

The library website gives convenient access to library information, announcements, service details, electronic resources, request services and contact details, wherever you are.

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Reading and Study Facilities

A comfortable environment for reading, individual study, academic work and information-based learning.

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