New & Redeveloped Library Spaces
Your University Library is first and foremost a digital library meaning you can access your learning and research resources when and where you want. We have made significant investments in a new library management system to make it easier to find the resources you need, and in many more online resources such as e-books and databases. Find your resources in your module reading lists, visit your subject guide page or use Library Search.
You do of course still have access to a large selection of print books and journals. We have been working to bring your ‘physical’ libraries up to date and to locate them on campus where you need them.
The new and redeveloped libraries are:
- Library Core (formerly Ashley 1 lecture theatres)
- Library Catalyst (Click & Collect facility due to open January 2022)
- Library Creative (ground floor of Blackstone accessible through Cadman)
- Library Centre for Health Innovation (Blackheath Lane, Stafford)
Stoke Campus Map
The map below shows where the new spaces will be at our Stoke Campus. They will be serviced by the mobile Student Connect team who will be there in-person or online from 8am until 8pm.
Library Core, Ashley 1, Leek Road
This new space holds the Core Collection of books and journals for all except Art/Design and related subjects.
- Core Collection - call numbers 000 to 999 (except 391 and 700-795)
- Journals
- Self-service machines
- Multi-function printers, scanners and photocopiers
Library Creative, Blackstone, College Road
This area on the ground floor of Blackstone holds the Creative Collection - books and journals for Art, Design, Fashion and related subjects.
- Creative Collection - call numbers 391, 700 to 795
- Journals
- DVDs
- Self-service machines
- Multi-function printers, scanners and photocopiers
- Group Study areas
Library Centre for Health Innovation
Library Centre for Health Innovation is located at Blackheath Lane in Stafford and provides a range of specialised books, journals and online resources for nursing, midwifery, paramedic and allied health students. As well as books for these subjects you will find self-issue machine, multi-function devices and study areas with Wi-Fi access throughout.
Shrewsbury Health Library
The Health Library is located within the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and it houses specialised books, journals and other resources for health, nursing and midwifery students. Within the Library there are a variety of study areas, plus computers allowing you to access a wide range of electronic resources.