The Chemistry Library: An Annotated Guide

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Journals. Our journals are organised alphabetically from the shelf nearest the library office and printer room.

We’re here to help! Please come in and ask us anything. We also have extra kit, such as headphones, calculators, and adaptors.

The printer room has a Multi-Functional Device (MFD) which can be used for printing, scanning and photocopying. Also in this room: instructions on using the MFD; scrap paper; a stapler; a noticeboard.

Main Library: books. Books in the main library are organised according to the Library of Congress Book Classification Scheme. Find out more here or ask a member of staff for help.

Main Library: books. Books in the main library are organised according to the Library of Congress Book Classification Scheme. Find out more here or ask a member of staff for help.

Series. Our series are organised alphabetically, starting with the shelf furthest from the library entrance.

Blue Books Section: short loans and reference only. Like the main library, the blue books section is organised according to the Library of Congress Book Classification scheme. Find out more here or ask a member of staff for help.

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The Wellbeing Area. Click to learn more!

The Self-Issue Machine: use this to borrow or return books whenever you're in the library.

iDiscover: Search the library catalogue here.

ELD Terminal: View Electronic Legal Deposit materials here.

Our comments book, where you can leave anonymous feedback or ask questions about library resources.

The main noticeboard. Information about library services and upcoming events appears here.

Blankets and heaters.

New journal issues.

New books.

The medical collection.

Jigsaw puzzles and games.

Wellbeing book collection.

Molecular modelling set.

Extra computer equipment - and more pens.

Left items.

Pens and scrap paper.

Reference only books.

The library has roughly 100 desk spaces available for quiet study.

6 Docking Stations: Large monitors to which you can connect your laptop.

4 UMD Machines. These are desktops connected to the University network, suitable for web-browsing, printing, and work using the Microsoft suite. Some specialist software is also installed.

Borrowing slips. Click to learn more!

If the self-issue machine is not working and the library office is closed, there are borrowing slips next to the machine and a plastic box under it where books can be returned.

Borrowing Slips

If the self-issue machine is not working, library staff can issue or return books for you in the library office. If the machine is not working and the library office is closed, there are borrowing slips next to the machine and a plastic box under it where books can be returned.

Borrowing Slips

The Wellbeing area is a space in which you can take a break and relax in comfy chairs, with colouring-in and puzzle books, felt tip pens, jigsaws and games, and even soft toys! You can also find information on getting help for a range of issues and academic challenges, and our Wellbeing book collection has books on research skills, mental health and inspiration.

The Wellbeing Area

The Wellbeing area is a space in which you can take a break and relax in comfy chairs, with colouring-in and puzzle books, felt tip pens, jigsaws and games, and even soft toys! You can also find information on getting help for a range of issues and academic challenges, and our Wellbeing book collection has books on research skills, mental health and inspiration.

The Wellbeing Area