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Library Changes 2021

Library Location Changes

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

Library core, 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

creative collection, Blackstone building

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.

 

Study Spaces

Stoke-on-Trent

  • Library Core is located next to The Catalyst building which has a large selection of study spaces to suit different learning styles. Until The Catalyst opens in Semester 2 study spaces can be found nearby (e.g., Ashley 2 and the Science Centre).
  • Accessible study spaces are available adjacent to Library Core in Ashley 1. 
  • A large selection of study spaces will continue to be available in Cadman building (including silent study). These will be 24/7 access. 
  • In addition, please remember that there is a large selection of study spaces in most buildings across main campus. We are currently working with service colleagues to ensure these are effectively signposted.  

Stafford

  • The study spaces in Centre of Excellence for Healthcare Education, Stafford. are currently being upgraded with completion due mid semester. 

Lapsafe Laptops

  • ‘Lapsafe’ laptops are available in The Science Centre and Ashley 2, and will soon be available in The Catalyst and the Centre of Excellence for Healthcare Education, Stafford. 

Transition Arrangments

Due to national industry supply issues, completion of some spaces is taking slightly longer than expected. We thank you for your patience whilst we complete the work.

Library Core

The Student Connect Team will be manually issuing books until the installation of new technology to allow self-issue in late September. 

Library Creative

Students can self-issue books from here themselves at the self-issue machine located near the vending machine area of Cadman ground floor. New self-issue machinery will be installed in early October 2021.  

Library Centre for Health Innovation

Our Library facilities in Stafford are still accessible during ongoing development work and students can self-issue items at the self-issue machine located there. New self-issue machinery will be installed in early October 2021. 

Click & Collect

Reserve your book online using Library Search for collection at Library Core, Library Creative or Library Centre for Health Innovation (Stafford). 

Returning Books

Please return books at the issue machines in Library Creative and Library Centre of Excellence for Healthcare Education, Stafford or use the return bin located in Library Core.

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