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The University will be continuing with the Click and Collect services in all of our libraries. You can continue to place a reservation for the book you need on the catalogue as normal and we will email you when they are available for you to collect.
If you are unable to travel to a library your Information Adviser can discuss alternative resources with you. This may include posting a limited number of books to you. Online resources are available via your library subject guide and if you need advice or support in accessing these or other resources then please contact your Information Adviser. You’ll find their contact details on your subject guide or email library@brighton.ac.uk.
During the current National Lockdown, fines for books returned late are currently suspended.
It is important that you return reserved book/s as another student needs them.
If you can't find the book or journal article you need you may be able to request it as an interlibrary loan. You cannot use this service if you have any fines outstanding on your library account. The British Library Inter-Library loan service for books is currently suspended due to Covid-19. Their article request service continues to be available but is prioritising requests to support NHS, Public Health and medical research so may take longer than before. If you need to request an item that we don't hold in one of our libraries please complete this form - remember to agree to the copyright declaration! We will then try to source the item from another library and will email you once we have it available for you.
Interlibrary loan entitlements are:Members of the university resident in the UK can join Brighton and Hove libraries. Registration can be done online and gives immediate access to their online resources.
If you are on placement in the NHS or working on an NHS project then you may be eligible to join the Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust Libraries. Please see the Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust Libraries webpages for details.
The SCONUL scheme and access to the University of Sussex library are both currently suspended due to Covid-19.From Monday 19th April PC and study space bookings will increase from 2 x 2 hour slots to 3 x 2 hour slots per day.
All spaces in are for individual study only and must be pre-booked.
Book before you leave home, making sure you bring your UniCard as you will not be able to gain access to the rooms without it.
Booking Library Spaces
Each campus library is open between 9:30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. All visits must be pre-booked
You can book a library study space here.
Once a booking has been submitted and you arrive at the library before your allocated time, you must call the library helpdesk phone number to validate your booking so staff can enable entry into the library. All details will be provided at all library entry points.
Booking computer rooms
The following computer room spaces can be booked to use in the following locations:
The desks in these areas are suitable for general study as well as computer use and for the use of Teams to support remote learning. You can book 2 x 2 hour slots per day.
All rooms have printing and scanning facilities.
If you want to book a space in one of the computer rooms book a PC here.
Please remember: It is our responsibility to help protect each other, the students and staff of the University, so please be sure to follow all of the guidelines that are in place and remember that face coverings must be worn at all times and 2m social distancing protocols followed. And please do be respectful of our Covid marshals who will be on site to support students to follow the current guidelines.
Each campus library is open between 9:30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. All visits must be pre-booked
You canbook a library study space here.
Once a booking has been submitted and you arrive at the library before your allocated time, you must call the library helpdesk phone number to validate your booking so staff can enable entry into the library. All details will be provided at all library entry points.
You can now book computers in the following locations:
The desks in these areas are suitable for general study as well as computer use and for the use of Teams to support remote learning. You can book 2 x 2 hour slots per day.
All rooms have printing and scanning facilities.
If you want to book a space in one of the computer rooms book a PC here.
Please remember:It is our responsibility to help protect each other, the students and staff of the University, so please be sure to follow all of the guidelines that are in place and remember that face coverings must be worn at all times and 2m social distancing protocols followed. And please do be respectful of our Covid marshals who will be on site to support students to follow the current guidelines.
You can contact the library on library@brighton.ac.uk.if you need help or advice with library services.
If you need help with IT or computing resources then you can contact the IT Service Desk - servicedesk@brighton.ac.uk.
Food, snacks and hot drinks are not allowed in the libraries or computer rooms.
Bottled water is allowed and there are are water fountains for refilling.