Year: 2017

Room bookings unavailable: Monday 10th

The Library bookings system will be unavailable from 1am – midday on Monday 10th April. During this time you will be unable to make a booking for: Group study rooms at the Northampton Square and Law Libraries Silent study spaces at Cass Database PCs and Bloomberg Terminals in the: Bloomberg Dealing Room (Cass) Financial Resources…Continue Reading Room bookings unavailable: Monday 10th

Now fixed! – Problems accessing databases through A-Z lists

The problems we experienced earlier (see below) with our Databases A-Z and Library Guides are now resolved.  Apologies for the inconvenience. We are experiencing a few problems with our Databases A-Z at the moment.  We are working with our supplier to resolve these as soon as possible.  Whilst we wait for a fix, you can…Continue Reading Now fixed! – Problems accessing databases through A-Z lists

Check your CityLibrary Account!

We are currently experiencing problems with sending out our courtesy reminders and requested item collection emails. Please remember to login to your CityLibrary Account to check the status of any requests and ensure that you renew/return your books on time….Continue Reading Check your CityLibrary Account!

Overnight systems maintenance: Tuesday 11th April

Between 2am and 4am on Tuesday 11th April there will be some downtime to the following services: Self-issue or return of items Access to e-resources (databases, journals, e-books etc.) Access to CityLibrary Account, including: Renewals Placing requests Paying charges Book availability information in CityLibrary Search This is due to our supplier undertaking some maintenance work. Please…Continue Reading Overnight systems maintenance: Tuesday 11th April

Easter Opening Hours

Library opening hours will vary due to the Easter vacation. Detailed opening times and directions to each library can be found on the City Library website. Northampton Square Library  Date Opening Hours Staffed Hours Friday 14th April 10:00 – 10:00 Self-service/Reference only Saturday 15th April 10:00 – 10:00 12:00-18:00 Sunday 16th April 10:00 – 10:00 12:00-18:00 Monday 17th April 10:00 – 10:00…Continue Reading Easter Opening Hours

Late nights at Cass

From Monday 27th of March until Friday 5th of May the Cass Learning Resource Centre will be open 24/7 in anticipation of the round-the-clock revision and study you’re planning ahead of your exams and coursework deadlines. Library staff will be on hand during normal working hours before handing over to our Security colleagues who will keep an…Continue Reading Late nights at Cass

Saturday 18th March: Fire alarm testing at Northampton Square Library

On Saturday 18 March our colleagues in Property and Facilities will carry out fire alarm sounder tests at Northampton Square. The testing will be audible throughout the Library, with intermittent alarms sounding for up to 20 minutes at any time 8-10 am and then again 2-6 pm. Whilst every effort will be made to keep…Continue Reading Saturday 18th March: Fire alarm testing at Northampton Square Library

Library systems unavailable 8pm-midnight tonight

From 8pm until midnight tonight you will see some intermittent downtime to the following services: Self-issue or return of items Access to e-resources (databases, journals, e-books etc.) Access to CityLibrary Account, including: Renewals Placing requests Paying charges Book availability information in CityLibrary Search This is due to our supplier undertaking some maintenance work to their systems….Continue Reading Library systems unavailable 8pm-midnight tonight

Library Staff Love #15: Helping you help yourselves

Right at the top of our agenda is trying to make using the Library as straightforward as possible for our users and one of the key weapons in our arsenal is self-service. Whether it’s using our self-check machines to borrow items, or now collecting your requested items without needing to come to the Service Desk,…Continue Reading Library Staff Love #15: Helping you help yourselves

Library Essentials Pop-Ups Coming to a Place Near You

Our Library Essentials pop-ups are back and next week Library Staff will be popping-up across the University to offer help, support and to answer all of your questions about Library Services. Whether it’s wanting to know our opening times, how to renew your borrowed items online, or which resources will best support your research, we’ve got it…Continue Reading Library Essentials Pop-Ups Coming to a Place Near You