Library

The Charles Seale-Hayne Library is at the heart of the Plymouth campus.

It is open all day, every day (including Christmas), giving you access whenever you need it to:

study space (on your own or with a group)
extensive resources, including half a million books
space for preparing presentations
facilities such as open access computing, edit suites and printers
a free scan-to-USB facility (Go Green - save paper)
a popular cafe, and vending facilities for food and drink
Wifi access for your own laptop.

Anyone is welcome to visit the library; find out more about public access here.

In addition to 24/7 access to the Charles Seale-Hayne Library, Plymouth Business School students also have access to the Business Language & Information Service in the Cookworthy Building.

If you are studying at one of our other centres, information about opening hours at the Knowledge Spa (Truro), Somerset College and UCP Marjon is available on their websites.

Access to resources

Wherever you are, you can access many services and resources online:

Search the library's collections here.
Online module reading lists are available for many programmes.

acting on Student feedback

Feedback from students is collected from both local and national surveys, and we have representatives at course and school committees, so we hear first-hand what you have to say. In 2012 we also held a feedback event in the library and a series of focus groups. We respond to your comments with actions, not just words.

Some changes implemented recently as a result of student feedback:

Quick use PCs have been introduced on level 1 of the library.
Roving Assistants provide point of need library and IT support within the building.
Ask Live Chat enquiry service was introduced in May 2012 .

What our students say

"Wish I could keep my card after graduation!"

Read about library access for alumni

"The best place to crack on with work that night before a deadline, and love the white boards."

"The group study on first floor is really good. Movable tables etc and being able to rearrange tables has been very useful."

"24/7 is the best! Actually saved me with my deadlines thousand times."

"Go library!"

(Student feedback April 2012)

Help and Support

The Library Information Desk is staffed 24/7 to assist with general enquiries and referrals. More in-depth support is provided during core hours by Library, Media and IT specialists.

Information Specialists work in partnership with Schools and teaching staff to ensure that all students gain skills in information literacy: a key element of employability.

A Special Support Services team within the library provides focused support for students with disabilities, or other special circumstances.

Find out more about the library

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