Nov 2015
Learning|Resources
It’s Your Library So what’s in it for you?
Continued Investment! New Library @UCMK New Library @Luton 1 Opened in August 2 £46 million Library 3 2015 and now has a print collection of over £30k
building at the Luton campus is due to open 2016.
Bedford Library
Fast IT bar and furniture added to the ground floor for quick access.
£400,000 extra spent on new books in the last 2 years!
Enhancing your Experience Our resource collection exceeds many of our competitors in range, breadth and depth. Our rating is on par with the top 25% of the sector and beats many of our competitors. This year’s National Student Survey (NSS) results revealed an 86% satisfaction level with Library Services.
Get support using the Library
just ask
Visit a Customer Service Desk if you need help using the library. Borrowing, Renewals, Fines, Reservations, Self service, Document supply, Using other libraries. You can also email us on: libraryideas@beds.ac.uk
Want better grades? Use the Study Hub! Improve your assignment grades by accessing free professional support to develop a wide range of relevant and valuable academic skills. Take advantage of what’s on offer by attending a workshop, or visiting a drop in session or using our online resources. Visit: lrweb.beds.ac.uk/whatson
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Ebooks on demand
ÂŁ100k You Choose It, We Buy It!
is available for spending on the ebooks of your choice! Expand your knowledge and develop the library collection.
Want a PC? Simple, book one! You can now book a computer for a speciďŹ c time at any of the University sites. You can book a computer up to 7 days in advance. Visit: bookapc.beds.ac.uk
Get help with your laptop, tablet or mobile You can now get technical support, diagnostics, application support and help with connectivity issues every Monday 11am - 1pm, Luton campus LRC and Bedford campus Library.
Better than our competitors We are as good if not better than our competitors in what we offer. We are Open 24/7 365 Days a Year (one of a small handful of universities), with 300,000+ Books, Dedicated Support Teams, 700+ PCs, 1,500 Study Spaces, 80+ Databases and 6,000 eBooks. We deliver the second highest number of hours and students seen in the country.
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