What to expect in our libraries
July 17, 2020
Over the last few months, we have been hard at work putting together plans for the safe re-opening of our eight libraries for essential access to print resources and key services. Read on for more about phased re-opening and the safety measures we’ve put in place. Phased re-opening We will be re-opening each of our …
Study on your schedule – 24-hour opening and study spaces
January 3, 2020
Welcome back and Happy New Year! With the exam period beginning on Monday 13 January, we’re here to support you with your studies. Read on for details of our extended library opening hours, additional study spaces, library games zones and more. 24-hour opening Six of our libraries will be open 24-hours from Monday 6 January: …
Christmas 2019 – Opening times and loans
December 2, 2019
Everything you need to know about library opening hours and loans and reservations over the Christmas vacation. Christmas opening hours During the Christmas vacation there will be changes to library opening hours. Visit the Library website to check opening times before you visit. All libraries will be closed from 23 – 26 December, 30 December – 1 January and …
Libraries are changing: A new way to borrow books
March 15, 2019
In April, University of Nottingham Libraries will be making changes to our library system. This is part of a major project to improve student experience. Some of this is about updating the way we lend books so that it’s more in line with what students tell us they want. It’s all about: Simplifying our processes …
Use your voice in Libraries for University Mental Health Day on 7 March
March 5, 2019
This Thursday, 7th March, is University Mental Health Day and the theme is ‘Use Your Voice’. Libraries are really pleased to be a part of the huge range of events and activities taking place across all University of Nottingham Campuses, a full list of events is available here. A Library pop up stall will be in the Portland Building …
New web resources supporting researchers undertaking systematic reviews
February 19, 2019
The Libraries Research Support team have produced new guidance and support for researchers at the University of Nottingham taking on the task of a Systematic Review. The web resources take researchers through the process of ‘Conducting a Search’, one of the key aspects of a Systematic Review. A systematic review aims to be a comprehensive …
Room bookings: a new Outlook
January 28, 2019
In Libraries, we’re always looking at ways to improve our processes, and make accessing our resources and using our space as easy as possible. Over the past few years, we’ve had a lot of feedback about our system for booking individual and group study rooms. Students have told us the system we use isn’t user friendly, and that …
Take a break in libraries and game away your stress
January 14, 2019
We’ve got help yourself, use within libraries, games and activities available from Monday 14 January until the end of January. The games have been selected to suit each library, whether it’s Hallward, George Green, Greenfield, James-Cameron Gifford, Business or Djanogly LRC. Anyone can use them, all we ask is that you are mindful of others studying …
Djanogly LRC joins 24/7 library opening from Monday 26 November
November 21, 2018
Djanogly LRC on Jubilee Campus will join Hallward and George Green Libraries in opening 24/7 on 26 November. All three libraries will remain 24/7 until the end of term on 14 December. How to find a library space As most of you will be aware, the libraries are experiencing one of our busiest times of …
Our libraries will open for longer in 2018-2019
October 27, 2018
Great news! This year we are opening our libraries for longer than ever before! When we asked you last year what you wanted from library opening times, you said; more 24/7 for George Green Library, more 24/7 in a library on Jubilee Campus and more coverage of medical and vet student exams. As a result …
