Part Time, Distance and Partner Students
Distance Students
We recognise that part-time and distance students may experience challenges in making full use of the library and its facilities. The guide for distance students will give you all the information you need know about our services and support.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Partner college students
The University Library will be of help to you during your studies but the majority of your needs for library services will be met by your own college. Your initial contact should always be with staff of these services.
The guide for Partner college students will give you all the information you need to know about our services and support.
Joining the library/ID card
If you require an ID card (which is also your library card) after you have initially enrolled then please contact your nearest campus Advice Zone to arrange for a card to be produced.
Induction and support
Library induction sessions should be organised by your college library and academic tutor.
You will be given information about your own college library as well as how to use the University’s library services.
Electronic Library Services for Students at Partner Colleges
Students based at partner institutions may access many of the University’s subscribed e-resources, where permissible under licensing agreements. We provide a wide range of electronic material including eJournals, eNewspapers and eDatabases; these resources can be used on and off-campus.
Use FINDit, our simple one-stop search to find the electronic resources that you need.
Staff at your own college will be the main source of support when using FINDit and e-resources, but we do have a range of FINDit guides to help.