What's new in your library

Whether you're back on campus or joining us for the first time, you'll find some changes in our libraries this year, with more places to study, upgraded technology and extra flexibility when you need it most.

Find what you need faster, new LibrarySearch is here

Over the summer, we launched a new LibrarySearch tool, making it easier to discover books, e-books, journal articles and other academic resources, whether you're studying on campus or remotely. You can find a link to it here, or on our library webpage.

More space to study

We've added new study booths, extra seating and more places to plug in and charge your devices at Stockwell Street and Avery Hill libraries.

We've also rearranged parts of Stockwell Street Library to create additional study space, giving you more choice when you need somewhere to focus, work with friends or settle in between classes.

A refreshed ground floor at Stockwell Street

The ground floor at Stockwell Street has a new look, with more flexible furniture, planting and a wider range of spaces to sit, study and catch up with friends. Floors 1 and 2 have new quiet study desks.

The ground floor of Stockwell Street Library, showing an open-plan seating area with upholstered bench seating, armchairs, small tables and integrated wooden planters filled with greenery. Floor-to-ceiling windows line one side of the space, and polished dark flooring extends through the seating area towards the library entrance.The ground floor of Stockwell Street Library, showing an open seating area with curved upholstered sofas, armchairs and small tables arranged across a polished floor. A row of study desks and computers runs alongside floor-to-ceiling windows, while a large blue mural covers the far wall of the space. Integrated planters with greenery are positioned between seating areas throughout the open-plan layout.A row of individual study booths in the library, each with high fabric-covered partitions, a desk, task lighting and an adjustable chair. Bookshelves filled with library books are visible behind the study booths, and large windows provide natural light across the space.

Better spaces for group work

If you're working on presentations, projects or group assignments, you'll find upgraded group study rooms at Stockwell Street, including new screens, improved PCs and technology that better supports collaborative working. Book a study room here.

We've also made changes to reduce noise between the Hub and nearby study spaces.

Borrow a laptop

You can find loan laptops in each of our libraries, they are they are secure, connected to Wi-Fi and include Microsoft 365, ready for you to use. Find out more about laptop loans here.

Faster, more reliable technology

Library PCs have been upgraded and refreshed over the summer, helping to ensure the technology you rely on is ready when you need it.

Using AI in your studies

Not sure when it's okay to use AI in your coursework?

New university guidance can help you understand how to use AI responsibly, what your lecturers may expect, and what to consider before including AI-generated content in academic work.

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