From joining the Library and searching the OPAC to writing support, publication identifier guidance, digital library access and one-to-one research guidance, services are designed around real academic tasks.
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Registered students and eligible University staff can access Library facilities and borrowing services according to membership rules.
Membership procedures cover reader registration, Library cards, annual renewal and member responsibilities. Visiting inquirers may use the Library for reading purposes under applicable conditions.
Membership guideSearch by keyword, title, author, subject or ISBN to identify books, theses and other catalogue records.
Library staff can assist users with selecting an appropriate search type, refining terms and interpreting catalogue information.
Wi-Fi access within the Library supports electronic information use, online databases, e-books, e-journals and digital learning materials.
The service is intended for educational and research use. Users are expected to follow University acceptable-use requirements and avoid activity that disrupts network performance or academic work.
Research assistance supports topic exploration, information discovery, literature-review preparation and academic referencing.
Guidance can include search strategy development, locating relevant books and journals, using e-resources, evaluating sources, citation management, plagiarism awareness and research-tool use.
Request research assistanceThe Library provides guidance for users who need support with Grammarly and responsible academic writing practices.
This service can help students and researchers understand how to use grammar-checking and writing-assistance tools to improve sentence clarity, spelling, punctuation, tone and readability. Users should still follow academic integrity requirements and should not rely on any writing tool as a substitute for original scholarly work.
The Library assists users with basic guidance on publication identifiers for books, journals, proceedings and serial publications.
The ISBN service is relevant for monographs, edited books, conference proceedings and other book-like publications. The ISSN service is relevant for journals, magazines, annual publications and continuing serial titles. Library staff can guide users on required publication details, application preparation and the difference between ISBN and ISSN use.
The Library provides guidance for users who wish to access British Council Digital Library services and related digital learning resources.
This support may include orientation on registration requirements, available digital reading materials, English-language learning resources, online magazines, audiobooks, study materials and responsible use of subscribed digital content.
Computer facilities support access to online academic resources and technology-assisted learning and research.
Availability, permitted use and session arrangements may be managed by Library staff. Contact the Library when planning guided training or group use.
Ask about facilitiesReference Services assist with fact-finding, background research and deeper scholarly enquiries.
Qualified Library staff can help identify appropriate dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, bibliographies, indexes and other specialised print or electronic information sources.
Ask a reference questionUse the user guides for quick, task-focused information before contacting the desk.