Library Information

Making Use of the Library
The Library has a wide variety of resources for students to make us of during their time here.    They are listed below:   The Library Feedback Blog: http://lrcomments.blogspot.com/ A place for students to go to give feedback and see what other students have written. A great opportunity to see if your question has already been answered.   Library Feedback: https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/contact/feedback This is for you to give feedback on your experience at a specific campus – it can be good feedback as well!   Students can also use the Luton Campus Library Level 6 Cloud Deck (L607) It is a beautiful room, right at the top of the library with huge windows and comfortable seating. It is only bookable by staff, but in between bookings students are more than welcome to use it. 
Fri, 10 Jun, 2022 at 12:32 PM
Library Access card at London Bridge
The Library at London Bridge has a different access card to your Student Id card, here is what you need to do if you don't have an access card to the Library. Step 1: This is what you will need: You will  the following information to get a library access card ID No: Course code: Intake year: Expiry year: Name:  Step 2: Where to Go          You will need to take this information to room 30.           This room is known as the registry office for LSC. Step 3: They will Issue a card Use the callout cards to highlight anything important about any of the steps mentioned above Add a video to help users understand the steps visually https://www.youtube.com/embed/U0_6R8oVbGM?&t=15s&wmode=opaque
Mon, 24 Oct, 2022 at 10:11 AM
Changes to Luton Library and Study Spaces Available
Recently there have been changes made to Luton Campus Library, particularly Level 5. Please find below an FAQ detailing what has changed as well as what different kind of study spaces are available for silent and group work. TABLE OF CONTENTS What has happened to Level 5 of Luton Campus Library? Will these spaces be replaced? How do I book a room in the Library? What places are still available for silent study? How do I report a noise complaint in the Library? What places are still available for group study? What IT equipment is available? I need somewhere to do an interview for research/ a viva/ etc. Where can I go? All the group study rooms have been booked up and I need the space, what do I do? What has happened to Level 5 of Luton Campus Library? The silent study space and some of the group study rooms (L508, L509, and L510) on Level 5 are being turned into staff offices. This was a business decision, and therefore unfortunately no consultation was made with ...
Thu, 1 Jun, 2023 at 1:50 PM
Bedford Campus Library Study Spaces
If you're wondering what kind of spaces there are for you to study, whether on your own or in a group, at Bedford Campus Library, please read the FAQ below! You can also find information about how to book a study room and how to report noise complaints. TABLE OF CONTENTS What places are available for silent study? How do I report a noise complaint in the Library? What places are available for group study? How do I book a room in the Library? What IT equipment is available? I need somewhere to do an interview for research / a viva / etc. Where can I go? What places are available for silent study? If you need a silent place to work, you can go to Level 2 of the Library. This whole floor is silent. How do I report a noise complaint in the Library? If you find that the silent floor is not silent, or that the noise in general is too loud on other floors, you can go to the Library customer services desk on the ground floor, and report it to a member of staff. This ...
Thu, 1 Jun, 2023 at 4:00 PM
LSC Birmingham Library Study Spaces
If you're wondering what kind of spaces there are for you to study, whether on your own or in a group, at the library at the LSC Birmingham site, please read the FAQ below! You can also find information about how to let us know what study spaces you'd like to see. TABLE OF CONTENTS What places are available for study? Can I loan a laptop? Are there spaces for silent study? Are there any spaces to do group work? What if I need somewhere to do group work? What places are available for study? At the Library in the LSC Birmingham site, there are 24 study spaces for students to use, each with a PC. Can I loan a laptop? Yes, you can! There are 10 laptops available to borrow - just make sure you return it within a week! Are there spaces for silent study? Students are expected to work quietly in the library, and so it should provide you with a silent environment to work. Are there any spaces to do group work? The only spaces available in the Library are the ...
Mon, 9 Oct, 2023 at 10:21 AM
LSC London Bridge Library Study Spaces
If you're wondering what kind of spaces there are for you to study, whether on your own or in a group, at the library at the LSC London Bridge site, please read the FAQ below! You can also find information about how to let us know what study spaces you'd like to see. TABLE OF CONTENTS What places are available for study? Can I loan a laptop? Are there spaces for silent study? Are there any spaces to do group work? What if I need a room to book to do group work? What places are available for study? At the Library in the LSC London Bridge site, there are 49 study spaces for students to use, and 27 of those spaces have a PC. Can I loan a laptop? You can! There are now laptops you are able to borrow - just make sure you return it within a week! Are there spaces for silent study? Students are generally expected to work quietly in the library, and so it should usually provide you with a silent environment to work. Are there any spaces to do group work? The ...
Mon, 9 Oct, 2023 at 10:22 AM
SCONUL Access Scheme - Visit Other Libraries
Find out more information about the SCONUL Access Scheme below in our FAQ! TABLE OF CONTENTS What is the SCONUL Access Scheme? What do I get access to as part of this scheme? How do I join the scheme? What is the SCONUL Access Scheme? The SCONUL Access Scheme is a scheme that allows university staff and students to access and borrow resources from other libraries that participate in the scheme. The University of Bedfordshire participates in this scheme, which means you are able to join it and access other university libraries. What do I get access to as part of this scheme? If you are a University of Bedfordshire: full-time postgraduate student postgraduate research student registered for a PhD, MPhil or similar qualification part-time, distance learning, and placement student member of staff (academic or support staff) on an open or fixed term contract then you may be able to borrow books/journals/articles/etc. from other college or university libra...
Fri, 9 Jun, 2023 at 12:56 PM
Resit Support from the Library
If you are resitting/retaking any assessments this summer, then the Library is able to offer support to you! A reading list has been created for you which brings together all the information and resources that will help you if you need to resit any assignment, including exams or presentations. These resources will offer support on: Assessment guidance Exam preparation Academic writing Presentations Scan the QR code below to get this information, or alternatively, you can visit lrweb.beds/resits.
Fri, 9 Jun, 2023 at 12:55 PM
Milton Keynes Campus Library Study Spaces
If you're wondering what kind of spaces there are for you to study, whether on your own or in a group, at the library at the Milton Keynes Keynes, please read the FAQ below! You can also find information about how to let us know what study spaces you'd like to see. TABLE OF CONTENTS What places are available for study? Can I loan a laptop? Are there spaces for silent study? Are there any spaces to do group work? What if I need a room to book to do group work? What places are available for study? At the Library in the Milton Keynes campus, there are 26 study spaces for students to use, and 12 of those spaces have a PC. There is also the Student Common Room where there are around 6 round tables which students can use to work on – each table fits around 4 people. Can I loan a laptop? Yes, you can! There are a small selection of laptops available to borrow - just make sure you return it within a week! Are there spaces for silent study? Students are genera...
Mon, 9 Oct, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Study Hub - Recommend a Resource
The Study Hub are actively encouraging students to recommend materials that support your learning and research. This demonstrates that the consultation of students is important as your valuable contribution helps to improve what they do. For 'Self-Help Resources' you can click here. Under the 'Recommend a Resource' heading, there is a form that you should complete. When this is submitted, it is collected by the Academic Liaison Librarians. Along with course teams, they will make an assessment on the benefits of purchasing the items, electronically. Whatever the outcome, you will be notified. The Study Hub can help you develop skills required to succeed in Higher Education by supporting academic, referencing, information literacy or general IT skills that contribute to achieving their educational or professional goals, for example by producing high-quality assignments. For general information on how the Study hub can help you, click here!   ...
Thu, 2 Nov, 2023 at 2:38 PM