Support for mature students
Advice, guidance and support for students over the age of 21 at the start of their undergraduate studies
Services to support mature students
University of Nottingham Libraries offers a wide range of services to help mature students access the resources, spaces and support they need, when they need it.
Access to library materials
- NUsearch is your one-stop shop for searching and accessing our extensive library collections including almost a million print books, 300,000 ebooks, 140,000 journals, databases, TV, film and more.
- Click and Collect - pick up books and other print materials in our collections from any of our libraries
- Scanning for personal use - request scans of printed materials available in our collections (within copyright restrictions)
- Working off campus? The free LibKey Nomad browser extension makes it easy to access online resources
Library spaces
- Click and Study - we offer drop-in and bookable study space in our libraries, including height-adjustable desks and calm spaces.
- Looking for a place to study and can’t make it to Nottingham? Request access to a library closer to you through the SCONUL Access scheme.
Need help?
- Help and support - Library staff are available to provide support in-person, on the telephone and online via email and live chat.
Studying effectively
Your free programme of study skills support from University of Nottingham Libraries. We offer online resources, webinars and one-to-one appointments to help you feel confident in your studies.
Topics include academic writing, referencing, time management, critically evaluating information and more.
Studying effectively webinars
- Date
- 23/09/2025 (10:00-11:00)
- Date
- 23/09/2025 (14:00-15:00)
- Date
- 24/09/2025 (10:00-11:00)
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