Welcome to Libraries
Your introduction to University of Nottingham Libraries
University of Nottingham Libraries are here to support your studies and research:
- explore our eight libraries
- browse and borrow from our extensive print and online library collections
- use our wide range of bookable and drop-in study spaces
- discover resources and workshops to help you develop your academic and information skills
- learning technologies including Moodle
- and much more
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Your library induction
I am an undergraduate student
Faculty induction sessions
These online sessions will provide a useful introduction to our library services and help you get started with visiting our libraries, finding resources and more.
All sessions will take place online on Microsoft Teams unless otherwise stated. Please check the induction schedule from your School or Faculty for more details.
Find your library induction session
| Faculty | School | Format | Date | Time |
|---|
| Arts |
All |
Online |
Thursday 28 September |
4pm |
| Engineering |
All |
Online |
Wednesday 27 September |
10am |
| Medicine and Health Sciences |
Health Sciences |
Online |
Thursday 28 September |
2pm |
| Medicine and Health Sciences |
Life Sciences |
Online |
Tuesday 26 September |
1pm |
| Medicine and Health Sciences |
Medicine - BMedSci |
In-person |
Monday 2 October |
11am |
| Medicine and Health Sciences |
Medicine - Cancer Sciences |
Online |
Tuesday 26 September |
11am |
| Medicine and Health Sciences |
Medicine - Graduate Entry Medicine |
In-person |
Thursday 7 September |
3pm |
| Medicine and Health Sciences |
Medicine - Medical Physiology and Therapeutics |
In-person |
Tuesday 26 September |
2pm |
| Science |
All |
Online |
Thursday 28 September |
4.30pm |
| Social Sciences |
All |
Online |
Tuesday 26 September |
4pm |
| Social Sciences |
Nottingham University Business School |
Online |
Tuesday 26 September |
9.30am |
Missed your induction?
Don't worry. You can explore our online induction guide at any time.
Welcome to Libraries - Undergraduate Students
Get your studies off to a great start
‘Your University Journey’ is an online course aimed at first year students and new starters to help with the transition to university study. It will give you an insight into the amazing research that goes on here and help you get used to using things like library resources and reading lists. It will also give you the opportunity to meet fellow first years across the university's campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia.
The course is made up of short units, each requiring just four hours of independent study and interacting with other students. You will have plenty of time for your degree and your social life. So give it a go and give yourself a head start on your university journey!
Your University Journey
I am a postgraduate taught student
Faculty induction sessions
These online sessions will provide a useful introduction to our library services and help you get started with visiting our libraries, finding resources and more.
Please check the induction schedule from your School or Faculty for the joining link.
Find your library induction session
| Faculty | School | Format | Date | Time |
|---|
| Arts |
English and Humanities |
Online |
Tuesday 26 September |
10am |
| Arts |
Culture, Languages and Area Studies (CLAS) |
Online |
Friday 29 September |
11am |
| Engineering |
All |
Online |
Wednesday 27 September |
11.30am |
| Medicine and Health Sciences |
Health Sciences |
Online |
Wednesday 27 September |
10am |
| Medicine and Health Sciences |
Life Sciences |
Online |
Thursday 28 September |
12.30pm |
| Medicine and Health Sciences |
Medicine |
Online |
Friday 29th September |
1pm |
| Science |
All |
Online |
Thursday 28 September |
3pm |
| Social Sciences |
All |
Online |
Tuesday 26 September |
4.30pm |
| Social Sciences |
Nottingham University Business School MSc and MBA |
Online |
Thursday 28 September |
10am |
Missed your induction?
Don't worry. You can explore our online induction guides at any time.
Welcome to Libraries - Postgraduate Taught Students
On Course for your Masters
Join our online course for all taught postgraduate students. It's been designed to support your transition to postgraduate study, your engagement with the scholarly resources you need to succeed in your studies, and your preparation for what comes next whether it be employment or postgraduate research.
On Course for your Masters
I am a postgraduate researcher
About our library services
Visiting our libraries
How do I find books and other resources?
NUsearch is the University's library collections discovery tool.
Use NUsearch to manage your library account, search our collections, place requests and access thousands of e-resources including ebooks and ejournals.
Find the key resources for your subject area in our online subject guides.
How many books can I borrow?
You can borrow up to 60 print books from our libraries.
Pop in to our libraries to browse and borrow or place a request on NUsearch and we'll let you know when your book is available to collect.
- Books are usually issued for seven days and will automatically renew unless someone else requests them.
- We will email you to let you know if you need to return your books.
- Items in high demand will be issued for a shorter period of time and will not auto-renew.
- Return any books on time to avoid fines.
Help and support
Our friendly and knowledgeable Library staff are available to answer your questions:
- Ask any member of staff wearing a blue lanyard
- Email library-helpline@nottingham.ac.uk
- Contact us on social media @UoNLibraries
- Ask us a question on our website live chat (10am - 8pm)
If you want to find out how to make the most of our library services and resources: