Your Library, Your Way: Tailored Tours & Support for Enhanced Learning

March 26, 2025

University life is an exciting journey and the library is your central hub for academic success. We understand that navigating a large library can sometimes be challenging, especially if you require specific support or assistive technology. That’s why we’re highlighting our tours and support services, designed to make your library experience inclusive and empowering. Discover …

Explore Our Assistive Study Spaces: A Guide to Assistive Technology and Enhanced Support Rooms

February 27, 2025

In Libraries we are committed to ensuring every student has the resources and spaces they need to succeed. As part of our Enhanced Library Support we provide students who have additional learning needs dedicated spaces including Assistive Technology Rooms (ATR) and Enhanced Support Rooms (ESR). Whether you require specialist accessibility equipment, a quiet environment or  …

Making Learning Accessible: Using the Alternative Format Service

Do you need study materials in a format that works better for you? If so, you may be able to access support from our Alternative Formats Services (AFS) team via a Disability Support Services (DSS) referral. In Libraries we’re committed to creating an inclusive learning environment for all students and we can provide you access to study materials in …

New Altmetric 1-year trial

October 2, 2023

We’re pleased to announce the University of Nottingham now has access to Altmetric Explorer for Institutions web platform on a 1-year trial. Altmetric Explorer can be used to track the ‘attention’ of outputs published by University of Nottingham researchers. Using information from the University of Nottingham Research Repository, Altmetric Explorer monitors the global attention of our research …

10 services from Libraries you may not know about

May 9, 2022

What are Interlibrary Loans? Can I get a book posted to me if I don’t live in Nottingham? How do I access material that is held in the Central Store?  Here are ten things you might not know about the services we offer in your libraries. 1. Bookable study spaces We have a wide range …

On trial: Confidential Print: Middle East 1839-1969

January 21, 2022

We are pleased to bring you trial access to Confidential Print: Middle East 1839-1969. This collection is sourced from The National Archives, Kew, and contains material that was issued by the British Government between 1820 and 1970. Within the collection are letters, telegrams, comprehensive dispatches, and texts of treaties. It covers the countries of the Levant, …

Top tips on preparing for your assessments 

December 9, 2021

Do you have an assessment coming up? In this blog, we share some of our top tips for getting organised, when and where to study, study strategies, and where to find support online.   Getting organised Planning helps you to get more out of your studies. Organise your study periods to break revision down into small chunks that …

On Trial: UNWTO eLibrary

November 24, 2021

We are pleased to bring you trial access to UNWTO eLibrary. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) eLibrary has coverage of a broad range of tourism and related areas. Important themes include ecotourism, sustainable development, tourism statistics, innovation and new technologies in tourism. Material comes in the format of books, journals and statistical reports by country …

Top tips for getting the most from our library study space

November 18, 2021

Are you looking for study space to work on upcoming assessments? We’ve put together some top tips to help you to make the best use of our library study space. From finding study space in libraries and other spaces to looking after your wellbeing whilst studying. Drop-in or book in advance Our libraries offer a …