Our libraries are located within the Student Centres at Francis Close Hall and Oxstalls campuses. We provide extensive subject-related resources, help and support, and a range of facilities:  

• A comprehensive range of e-books, journals and databases available anytime anywhere  
• Group study areas with coffee facilities 
• Quiet research areas 
• Over 500 open-access computers are provided at our three campuses, with some dedicated rooms providing 24/7 access. PCs and Macs are available at each campus, and each computer has the latest version of Microsoft Office installed. 
• Self-service lockers on each campus let you loan a laptop for up to 6 hours 
• Inductions, digital literacy and study skills sessions that are fully integrated with your course 

Locations

We operate two libraries across our campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester.

• Francis Close Hall Library (Cheltenham)
• Oxstalls Library (Gloucester)

In addition to our on-campus libraries we also hold extensive online library collections and resources in Your Digital Library.

Using our libraries

Find out how to borrow items from our libraries and beyond, together with details of our membership schemes.