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Using Our libraries<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We operate two libraries across Cheltenham and Gloucester, located at Francis Close Hall and Oxstalls campuses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You will find extensive subject related resources as well as the academic liaison librarian<\/a> for your subject. Our libraries offer 24\/7 access to learning resources and spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Borrowing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find out about your Library account and how to search for books, eBooks and journals using Library Discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Borrowing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Borrowing from other libraries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use our inter-library loan service to obtain material not held in our University libaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Borrowing from other libraries<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Details on joining the Library as an external member or through the SCONUL access scheme if you are a student of another University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Membership<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Opening hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Details of when the libraries are open and what services are available during those times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View opening hours<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Book a study room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Book a study room in one our campus libraries using the Resource Booker<\/a> tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Wellbeing zone and collection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Library spaces devoted to supporting student\u2019s mental health and wellbeing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wellbeing Zone and Collection<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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