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Library locations &opening times / User Guide
IS2004
Table of contents
1.Introduction......
2.Business Library......
3.Djanogly Learning Resource Centre......
4.George Green Library of Science and Engineering......
5.Greenfield Medical Library......
6.Hallward Library......
7.James Cameron-Gifford Library......
8.Manuscripts and Special Collections......
9.The Denis Arnold Music Library......
10.School of Nursing Library, Derby Education Centre......
11.School of Nursing Library, Mansfield Education Centre......
12.Shakespeare Street Learning Resource Centre......
13.Derby Medical School Library......
14.Closing procedures......
15.Services for readers with disabilities......
16.Special equipment and facilities......
17.Emergency evacuations
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1.Introduction
There are 12 University of Nottingham libraries. Opening hours vary between libraries, especially in the summer vacation, but up-to-date information can always be checked on the Information Services (IS) website at Telephone numbers and postal addresses for enquiries are given below for each of the libraries.
In all libraries, specialist help with subject enquiries is normally available Monday − Friday 9am−5pm only. These are the core times for use and when most staff are available at lending desks and subject service points.
Details of closing procedures are given either within the relevant section or in section 14 at the end of this guide.Any special access arrangements are included within the appropriate section.
2.Business Library
Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 1BB
int. 68065; ext. (0115) 846 8065 (general)
int. 67843; ext. (0115) 846 7843 (subject)
Situated on the top floor of the BusinessSchoolSouthBuilding at Jubilee Campus, the Business Library is ideally placed for students and staff of the BusinessSchool, within walking distance of Queen’s Medical Centre, and accessible via the Hopper Bus from University Park. The library predominantly houses stock to support the teaching, learning and research needs of the BusinessSchool and the Institute of Work, Health and Organisations.
There is a computer room in the nearby Djanogly Learning Resource Centre(DLRC).
Term
Monday − Friday 8am−9.45pm(8am − 9amself service)
Saturday9am−4.45pm(9am − 12.30pmself service)
Sunday9.30am−4.45pm
Vacation
Monday − Friday 8am−9.45pm(6pm − 9.45pmself service)
Saturday 9am−4.45pm(9am − 12.30pmself service)
Sunday 9.30am−4.45pm (self service)
Please note:
Selfservice machines are available at this site for the loan and return of books — not periodicals (also called journals) — during all library opening hours.
Closing procedures
Last entry is 15 minutes before closing time. A tannoy is used to announce the closing procedures, starting 30 minutes before closing time.
Wheelchair access to library
There is door access via the front door to building. A lift is available, and there is a unisex wheelchair-accessible WC.Parking is available for people with disabilities near the building.
3.Djanogly Learning Resource Centre
Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 1BB
int. 66700; ext. (0115) 8466700 (general)
int. 14559; ext. (0115)9514559 (subject)
Situated centrally on Jubilee Campus, Djanogly Learning Resource Centre (DLRC) comprises a library and a 24 hour computer room. Holdings include books, periodicals and software materials to support courses and research in the Faculty of Education and the School of Computing Science. It is also the location for the Commonwealth Education Documentation Centre.
Entrance to the building is by University of Nottingham University Card/library card/visitor card
Individual visitors should report to the reception desk to complete an application form for a visitor card.
Groups are asked to provide advance notice to the Building Supervisor of the date and time of their visit. If you have any queries about this, please contact Katherine Beers on int. 66703;ext. (0115) 846 6703; email:
Term
Monday − Friday 8am−9.45pm(8am−9amself service)
Saturday9am−4.45pm (9am− 12.30pmself service)
Sunday9.30am−4.45pm
Vacation
Monday − Friday 9am−9.45pm(5pm−9.45pmself service)
Saturday9am−4.45pm(self service)
Sunday9.30am−4.45pm (9.30am−1pmself service)
Please note:
Self service machines are available at this site for the loan and return of books (not periodicals) during all library opening hours.
Closing procedures
Last entry is 15 minutes before closing time. A tannoy is used to announce the closing procedures, starting 30 minutes before closing time.
Wheelchair access to library
There is door access via the front entrance to building. A lift is available near the main entrance, and a wheelchair-accessible WC is located on the ground floor. Parking for people with disabilities is located at rear of The Exchange.
Computer room
The computer room is open 24/7, except for 15 minutes every day each side of library closing time (total of 30 minutes). The premises are cleared completely, and then access to the computer room is by University Card.
4.George Green Library of Science and Engineering
University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
int. 14570; ext. (0115)9514570 (general and subject)
Centrally placed on the science site, this library contains the main collections of biological and pure sciences, engineering and psychology.A small collection ofchemistry reference material remains in the School of Chemistry, room C17. Please ask in the George Green Library for access to this material outside normal hours.
Term
Monday − Friday 8am−9.45pm(8am−9amself service)
(9pm−9.45pmself service)
Saturday9am−4.45pm(9am−12.30pmself service)
Sunday9.30am−4.45pm
Vacation
Monday − Friday 9am−8.45pm(5pm−8.45pmself service)
Saturday9am−4.45pm(self service)
Sunday 9.30am−4.45pm(self service)
Please note:
Self service machines are available at this site for the loan and return of books (not periodicals) during all library opening hours.
Closing procedures
Last entry is 15 minutes before closing time.A tannoy is used to announce the closing procedures, starting 30 minutes before closing time.
Wheelchair access to library
Access is via a ramp at thefront door,with lift access to all floors, and there is a unisex WC on the ground floor.
Computer room
The computer room is open 24/7, except for 15 minutes every day each side of library closing time (total of 30 minutes). The premises are cleared completely, and then access to the computer room is by University Card.
5.Greenfield Medical Library
Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG72UH
int. 30555; ext. (0115)8230555 (general)
int. 30556; ext. (0115)8230556(subject)
From Queen’s Medical Centre:
Situated on floor A of the MedicalSchool, the library is easily accessible from University Park via the footbridge over Clifton Boulevard. It provides a service to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the University Hospital NHS Trust, together with other associated Trusts and University Departments. After 6.30pm on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday, access to the library is via the stairway in the car park south of the MedicalSchool block, Queen’s Medical Centre. People in wheelchairs who would like to use the library during these times are asked to notify staff in advance of their visit, so that access arrangements can be made.
Entrance to the library is by University of Nottingham University Card/library card/visitor card
Individual visitors should report to the reception desk to complete an application form for a visitor card.
Groups are asked to provide advance notice to the Building Supervisor of the date and time of their visit. If you have any queries about this please contact Lynne Pearce ext. 30554 email:
Term
Monday−Friday8am−11.15pm(8am−9amself service)
(9.45pm−11.15pmself service)
Saturday9am−5pm(9am− 12.30pmself service)
Sunday9.30am−5.45pm (4.45pm−5.45pmself service)
Vacation
Monday − Friday8am−11.15pm(8am−9amself service)
(7pm−11.15pmself service)
(Aug/Sept 5pm−11.15pmself service)
Saturday(9am−5pmself service)
Sunday(9.30am−5.45pmself service)
Please note:
Self service machines are available at this site for the loan and return of books (not periodicals) during all library opening hours.
Closing procedures
Last entry is 15 minutes before closing time.A tannoy is used to announce the closing procedures, starting 30 minutes before closing time.
Wheelchair access to library
There is door access via the ramp at the front doors of the MedicalSchool. The MedicalSchool has a lift to all floors and a unisex WC on the ground floor near the library.
Note: after 6.30pm and at weekends, wheelchair access is only by prior arrangement.
6.Hallward Library
University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
int. 14557; ext. (0115)9514557 (general information)
int. 14555; ext. (0115) 951 4555 (lending enquiries)
In a central position on University Park, this is the largest of the libraries and covers material on arts, law and social sciences. The European Documentation Centre (EDC) is also in this building.
Entrance to the building is by University of Nottingham University Card/library card/visitor card
Individual visitors should report to the reception desk to complete an application form for a visitor card. Groups are asked to provide advance notice of the date and time of their visit.
If you have any queries about this please contact:
Pat Trzeciak on int. 14622;ext. (0115) 951 4622;
email:
Alison Stevens on int. 14556;ext. (0115) 951 4556;
email:
Term
Monday − Friday8am−9.45pm
Saturday9am−9.45pm(4.45pm−9.45pmself service)
Sunday9.30am−9.45pm(4.45pm−9.45pmself service)
Vacation
Monday −Friday8.30am−8.45pm(5pm−8.45pmself service)
Saturday9am−4.45pm(12.30pm−4.45pmself service)
Sunday9.30am – 4.45pm(9.30am−4.45pmself service)
Please Note
Self service machines are available at this site for the loan and return of books (not periodicals) during all library opening hours.
Closing procedures
Last entry is 15 minutes before closing time.A tannoy is used to announce the closing procedures, starting 30 minutes before closing time.
Wheelchair access to library
There is level door access on Level 2 (ground floor), with a lift to all floors, two unisex WCs on Level 1 and one unisex WC on Level 2.
7.James Cameron-Gifford Library
Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 5RD
int. 16390; ext. (0115) 951 6390 (general)
int. 16392; ext. (0115) 951 6392 (subject)
Located on the Sutton Bonington Campus, 12 miles from University Park, the library contains material on applied biosciences and veterinary science and medicine. Evening and Saturday hours may vary slightly, particularly in the summer vacation — please phone to check before you travel.
Term
Monday − Friday8.15am−9.45pm
Saturday9am−4.45pm
Sunday9.30am−4.45pm
Christmas and Easter vacations
Monday − Friday9am−9.45pm
Saturday9am−4.45pm
SundayCLOSED
Summer vacation
Monday − Friday9am−5pm
Saturday SundayCLOSED
Please note:
Self service machines are available at this site for the loan and return of books (not periodicals) during all library opening hours.
Closing procedures
Last entry is 15 minutes before closing time. A tannoy is used to announce the closing procedures, starting 30 minutes before closing time.
Wheelchair access to library
There is door access via the level front door. A lift is available within the library and a wheelchair-accessible WC is nearby.There is parking for people with disabilities in MainBuilding car park.
8.Manuscripts and Special Collections
King’s Meadow Campus, Lenton Lane, NottinghamNG7 2NR
int. 14565; ext. (0115) 9514565
The department holds extensive collections of local estate, literary and institutional archives, together with special collections of rare books. The East Midlands Collection is the only open-access collection held.
Readers of closed access collections are individually registered on their first visit, and are encouraged to seek the advice of staff about the research holdings. Advance appointments are recommended.
Term and vacation
Monday−Thursday 9am−6pm
Friday 9am−5pm
For Saturday hours please see website:
9.The Denis Arnold Music Library
University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
int. 14596; ext. (0115) 9514596
Located in the north end of the Arts Centre next to the School of Music, the library’s holdings include books, periodicals, an extensive collection of musical scores and a departmental sound recordings collection covering classical, ethnic and 20th century classical music. LPs and CDs may not be borrowed, but listening and recording facilities are available. There may be some variation in opening hours — please phone to check before you travel.
Term
Monday − Friday 9am−9pm
Saturday1pm−5pm
SundayCLOSED
Lunchtimes, Saturdays, and evenings after 5pm depend on the availability of student assistants.
Vacation
Variable, especially in summer vacation; opening hours are further restricted during August. Please ring first to check. When the library is closed, please direct all enquiries to the Arts Team int. 14584; ext. (0115) 951 4584.
Monday − Friday9am− 12.30pm
1.45pm−4.45pm
Saturday & SundayCLOSED
Wheelchair access to library
There is door access via the ramp at the front door and a unisex WC on the ground floor of the School of Music.
10.School of Nursing Library, Derby Education Centre
Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, London Road, Derby, DE1 2QY
01332 347141 extension 2561
This is centrally placed in the School of Nursing building in the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary grounds. The library contains books and periodicals on nursing, sociology, psychology and health.
After 5pm on Tuesday and all day on Saturday, students will need to have their University Card for door access. Non-cardholders will need to obtain a door access card at a cost of £5.00 (refundable on surrender of the card).
Please see the library staff for further details.
Term and vacation
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.30am−5pm
Tuesday8.30am−8.30pm
Friday8.30am−4.30pm
Saturday10am−2.30pm
Closing procedures (as section 14 below) apply here.
Wheelchair access to library
The library is on the 1st and mezzanine floors. There is no lift available, therefore we regretthe library is not accessible to people in wheelchairs. However, staff will be happy to help collect books for you. Please call ahead to make arrangements.
11.School of Nursing Library, Mansfield Education Centre
King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts, NG17 4JL
int. 465638; ext. 01623 465634
This library is located on the 2nd floor of the Dukeries Centre at the King’s Mill site, and stocks primarily nursing and midwifery material.
After 5pm on Tuesday and all day on Saturday, students will need to have their University Card for door access. Non-cardholders will need to obtain a door access card at a cost of £5.00 (refundable on surrender of the card).
Please see the library staff for further details.
Term
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday8.30am−5pm
Tuesday8.30am−8.30pm
Friday8.30am−4.30pm
Saturday10am−2.30pm
Vacation
Monday − Thursday 8.30am−5pm
Friday8.30am−4.30pm
Closing procedures (as section 14 below) apply here.
Wheelchair access to library
There is door access via level front door of the Breast Screening Unit. A lift and wheelchair-accessible WC are nearby, andthere is parking for people with disabilities. Please contact the library in advance.
12.Shakespeare Street Learning Resource Centre
Adult Education Centre, 14-22 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ
int. 16511; ext. (0115) 9516511
The Shakespeare Street Learning Resource Centre (SSLRC) is located on the ground floorand lowerground floorof the Adult Education Centre on Shakespeare Street in the centre of Nottingham.SSLRC holdsresources in a variety of formatswhichcover a wide range of subjects, serving the courses run by the Centre for Continuing Education.
Nine open access PCs are provided for the use of University of Nottingham students and staff. A login is needed.
We have one computer terminal which is available purely for searching The University of Nottingham Library Online Catalogue (UNLOC).
Term
Monday − Thursday 9.30am – 8pm
Friday 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Term time dates at the Adult Education Centre differ from the rest of the University.
Please check before you visit.
Vacation
Monday − Friday 9.30am – 5pm
Vacation times may be subject to change. Please checkbefore you visit.
Closing Procedures
Staff will announce the closing procedures starting 30 minutes before closing time, and will start to switch off equipment from that time.
Wheelchair access to library
There islift access between the two floors of the LRC. There is a wheelchair-accessible unisex WC within the building.
Due to the limitations of space, parking is restricted. If you needa parkingspace,please make sure that you contactthe Adult Education Centre Reception for advice in advance on (0115) 9516516.
13.DerbyMedicalSchool Library
DerbyCityGeneralHospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3DT
01332 724650 (general)
01332 724651 (subject)
The library is located in the MedicalSchoolBuilding at the DerbyCityGeneralHospital site and holds materials for the medical and health science disciplines.
Term and vacation
Monday − Friday8am−9.45pm
Saturday10am−5.45pm
Sunday1pm−8.45pm
Closing procedures
Last entry is 15 minutes beforeclosing time.A tannoy is used to announce the closing procedures, starting 30 minutes before closing time.
Wheelchair access to library
There is a ramped door access to the library through the main door of the MedicalSchool.Outside 8am−6pm, Monday − Friday, students need their University Card to access the Medical School,and they need their University Card to access the library at all times. There is a unisex wheelchair accessible WC nearby. Parking for people with disabilities is available near the MedicalSchool.
14.Closing procedures
To enable us to lock up library premises by their stated closing time, it is necessary to begin closing procedures beforethat time. Estimated times when services are closed are given below.
To warn you that the library is about to close, a bell is rung:
- 30 minutes before closing the library — this gives you 30 minutes to borrow any material. Computer areas will close, so please save your work and log out.
- 20 minutes before closing the library —we will start to switch off other computers and photocopiers.
- 10 minutes before closing the library — we will start to close the stock areas.
Last entry to the library is 15 minutes before closing time.
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15.Services for readers with disabilities
Information Services (IS)guides
All IS guides are available online on the IS website: follow the links Support & Contacts>Guides, Publications & FAQs>Guides & Publications.
Alternative formats are available on request. Please ask at any lending desk or subject service point for assistance.
Students who come to the Hallward Library lending desk with a ‘Books on Prescription’ (BOP) note prescribing a book will be entitled to have up to two books from the service. The BOP note is made out by a doctor at Cripps Health Centre or by the Counselling Service.
Students with an Access Card for library use provided by Academic Support can have up to 10 books saved for them for up to two working days. The service is available at all University of Nottinghamlibraries.
You can also ask at subject service points for additional assistance and for specific guides designed to suit your needs.
Remote access to the library online catalogue (UNLOC)
This may be helpful if you have difficulty getting to libraries. UNLOC is available on the internet and is accessible via the IS home page:
Follow links to the Library Online Catalogue (Information Gateway>Library Online Catalogue), or access it directly at
Self service renewal of loans and telephone renewals
Self service renewal of loans can be done on UNLOC.You can renew your books by telephone.However since this is not a standard service,except in the Greenfield Medical Library and at the Shakespeare Street LRC, please explain your circumstances.