You and the Library

Help us to help you

We are committed to providing excellent facilities and services to support your learning and research, but this can only be done in partnership with you.

To help us to help you make the most of Library services and resources, You and your Library details what you can expect from us and also what we expect from you.

Please remember that you can always contact us for help and advice.

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Comments and suggestions

We welcome feedback on all aspects of our services, including this website. If you have a comment to make, or a suggestion to offer, please let us know.

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Library Regulations

Please make sure you are familiar with the Library Regulations.

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Regulations for use of computers

Use of PCs in the Library is subject to:

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Copyright and licensing

Remember that copyright legislation applies to all Library users and you need to be aware of the potential issues if you plan to:

  • Photocopy, scan or digitise material
  • Quote or make an extract from someone else's work in essays, projects and theses
  • Put together photocopied chapters and articles to give to students
  • Use audio or video material in teaching, presentations or course work
  • Save or print material from electronic resources

Anything which is printed, written, made or recorded in any form is subject to copyright. This includes academic publications in paper or electronic form, computer software and audiovisual material in any medium.

The University has a number of licences which allow copying and scanning under specific circumstances. Look at the following resources for more information on what you can do.

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Fire and other emergencies

Please make sure you are familiar with the emergency exits in the library you are visiting. You can ask staff for help if you need it.

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Lost property

Please ask Library staff whether your property has been found.

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Don't give thieves a chance

Please remember to keep your property in sight at all times. Unattended items, handbags on the floor and valuables in clothing hung on chairs are easy targets for thieves. Please report any thefts or suspicious behaviour to Library staff.