Get Library Ready

Everything you need to know about using University of Nottingham Libraries

Planning your trip?

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

Use our Campus Maps to find library locations.
You need your University Card for access to our libraries. What happens if I forget my card?

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

Attend a library induction online to help get you started with visiting our libraries, finding resources and using our services.

Bookable and drop-in library tours are available for a guided visit that will help you navigate our libraries and explore the facilities available.

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.

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.

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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.

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