Best place to start is the Library Induction and test your knowledge of the library with the Induction Tutorial. If you need help with learning then the Library offers the Learn to Learn Toolkit.
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Welcome
Welcome to all new and returning students and staff!
The Library offers you access to a wide range of specialist creative arts information resources and services to help ensure your learning, teaching, research and creative practice is successful, and whenever you are unsure we are here to help - Contact the Library.
If you need a refresher then start with the Library Induction and test your knowledge of the library with the Induction Tutorial. If you need help with learning then the Library offers the Learn to Learn Toolkit.
Library News offers a summary of what is new in the library for the new academic year.
In addition to the Library Induction, the Library offers a Research Guide.
As well as the Library Induction, the Library offers a Teaching Guide and also an interactive Teaching Tutorial for staff.
If you are studying or working off campus then the Off Campus Guide provides lots of information about using the library resources and services. Studying Online offers you information about how to study safely online, and details of where to get help when you need it.
The campus libraries are open to external visitors and alumni. Arranging your first visit -
- Please contact Gateway via email in the library at least one week ahead of your planned visit.
- On the day of your visit, you will need to sign-in at the University’s Main Reception and be issued with a visitors’ ID badge, which you will need to wear.
- On arrival in the Library, please let the Gateway you have arrived.
Login to your library account
Alumni and other External users should use this link to access their library account
