Welcome to Newman University College Library!

Thanks for coming to this page, we hope the following information will help you feel at home in the Library.

The Library is on the first floor of the Library and Student Support Centre, facing you as you come through from Reception, you will need your swipe card to access it. Student Support services are on the second floor. We have two desks where you can ask for help:

• ISSUE DESK - this is straight ahead of you as you enter the Library. Come here to borrow or return books, collect reserved items, enquire about membership of other libraries, buy printing credits etc. This desk is open whenever the Library is
• ENQUIRY DESK - The Enquiry Desk is staffed by a qualified subject Librarian. Please ask about electronic resources, using the catalogue, finding books and general enquiries related to your information needs. The opening hours during term time are 10.30-3.30 and then 4.15-8.00 Monday to Thursday and 10.30-3.30 on Fridays. It is also open on Saturdays from 11.30-3.00. Appointments can be made for longer sessions to help with specific subject searches by e-mailing library-enquiries@newman.ac.uk

Quick links on every Library webpage hold all the information you will need on opening hours, borrowing arrangements and so on, you will also find most of it on our noticeboards

LEARNING RESOURCES AGREEMENT - please remember to read this carefully, as you must abide by its terms

INFORMATION SKILLS TRAINING - following on from your Induction, we offer several training sessions aimed at developing your skills in using information resources, to find the material you need for course work. Please ask your tutor to arrange these with the Library. For online help, use the Help and Guidance pages on the Library website.

Consideration for other users - please do not disturb other users by eating, drinking, using mobile phones or talking loudly. Silent and group study rooms are available for your use, please see details on the Enquiry desk noticeboard

WHEN WE'RE CLOSED - Any items on loan (except Short Loan items) can be returned via the Book Box outside our main doors. Other loans can be renewed via the Library catalogue using your Borrower number. Voicemail messages can be left for Library staff on (0121) 476 1181 ext. 2208, or you can e-mail us on : library@newman.ac.uk

Please feel free to contact us with any queries, and we hope you have a happy and successful time at Newman.