Welcome to

University Library ServicesAshburne Library

You can use all three site libraries

The Murray Library : Cultural Studies, Health, Natural and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Secondary and Post-Compulsory Education

St Peter’s Library : Business, Computing, Education, Engineering, Law, Media, Psychology, Tourism

Ashburne Library : Design, Fine Art, Glass & Ceramics, History of Art & Design, Photography, Video & Digital Imaging

Murray Library and St. Peter’s Library 24/7 during term time - all you need is your Campus Card

Ashburne Library Term Time Opening Hours:Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 8:00pmFriday 9:00am – 5:00pmSaturday 10:00am – 1:00pm

Find out when the libraries are open by :

• Checking the notices outside the Library

• Checking on the library’s website

• Picking up a leaflet

• Asking a member of library staff

The libraries are open at times to suit you

Pick up your library/campus card and start using the library

• You can pick it up from the Student Gateway

• It’s for your use only, so keep it safe

• If you lose your card, tell us so we can organise a replacement quickly

How do I use the library computers?

Use your University ID and Password to

• log on & print from library computers• access your email account

If you haven’t already done so, change your password from your date of birth

using Selfcare on MySunderland.

Keep up to date with your University email account

You will receive:

• important University emails

• messages from the Library

• your Athens username and account : to use the library’s electronic resources

University Library web pages

My Sunderland – the best place to start

• A great place to study• All the books on your reading lists• Online resources• Computing facilities• Printing & photocopying• Laptop loans • Wireless access• Scanning• Specialist help

Everything you need from your library

Searching the Library Catalogue

Use the library catalogue to:

• Find the items you need

• Search for E-Books

• Place reservations

• Keep track of your account & renew your loans

• Search other university library catalogues

Journal Search....when you need more than books

Use your University ID and password to accessonline journals

Help when you need it

During induction and the beginning of term, you may be overwhelmed with the amount of new things to learn

Don’t worry.....help is on hand from:

• the library website• any member of library staff• our email help service• Live Chat• Our Twitter account• library induction displays

(for information and freebies....including sweets!)

Live ChatNeed a quick answer to a question? Get instant real time help wherever you are

With Live Chat you can:

• Chat to library staff online and get instant answers your to your queries

• Receive links from relevant web pages and information sources

• Use screen sharing (desktop sharing) to show you how to to use online resources

Check the library website for hours when this service is available

Follow us on Twitter

Specialist help

Make an appointment with your subject librarian if you require specialist help.

Rose PearsonJan Dodshon

We hope you enjoy your time at the University of Sunderland