Library

The Library has a huge range of resources, both electronic and print, to help you study and prepare for assessments. Our study environments range from open spaces (for group work) to a dedicated, silent study room (for private study).

On campus support

We have had to make some changes to how we operate to ensure our spaces are as safe as possible. Find out how we can support you on campus:

Browse, borrow and return books

You can access the Library from 8:30am- 5pm Monday to Friday. Please remember to bring your student ID card to borrow books.

Book a study space

When not in lessons, If you want to stay and study in the Library, study spaces can be booked on our LibGuides pages (opens new window), by email: Library@cuc.coventry.ac.uk, or ‘walk-in’ bookings can be made at the Library help desk.

Tip:

To pre-book a study space (opens new window). Just choose the type of space you want to book and select one of the blue buttons on the right-hand side of the screen. The number of spaces will be limited in order for us to adhere to social distancing guidelines. You will be asked to show your booking confirmation or sign in on arrival

In-person support

For quick questions, help with using the Library and general support, ask at the Library help desk, or email Library@cuc.coventry.ac.uk.

Printing

Printing is available in the Library. Library staff can also provide printing help and support.

Online support

For times that you are studying remotely, we can also support you online:

Drop-in sessions

Group Librarians will be running sessions each block teaching week – these are open to all students, whether you’re studying this block or not. Just join the Zoom session at the right time. View our calendar of drop-in sessions (opens new window).

One-to-one support

You can book one-to-one support with Library and Academic Writing staff at a time to suit you.

We can also support you with:

• Computers, internet access and printing
• Laptops (that you can loan from us)
• Access to copies of essential and recommended reading (plus over 115,000 eBooks and journals)
• Information skills sessions
• Finding books and resources
• Silent study area
• Booking 121 sessions with a librarian (covering research using e-books, journals, and databases)
• Booking support from the Academic Writing Service
• Referencing.

Get more information

To find out more about how we can help you, please visit our home page (opens new window) on the CU Coventry website.