Here are some helpful questions and answers about our library services, including details on opening hours, room bookings, and support resources. These FAQs are designed to help you make the most of what the library has to offer.
All students and staff have full access to our comprehensive online library catalogue, known as Link. This user-friendly platform serves as a central hub for locating and exploring a vast range of academic resources, including books, journals, e-books, and other digital materials. Access to Link is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that students and staff can conveniently search for, access and reserve materials whenever they need them, whether on or off campus.
Physical resources (print books) covering all subject areas, are located in the Study Centres. Most of these items can be issued on production of a student/staff ID card. Please note that some resources are available for reference only within the Study Centre spaces.
Use our online catalogue, Link, to check an item’s location, availability and loan type. If an item is held at another campus, the Library Services team can arrange for it to be delivered to your chosen Study Centre.
Electronic resources such as e-books and e-journals content can also be searched for using Link. Subject specific databases e.g. SPORTDiscus, Academic Search Elite, ERIC and Medline, can also be accessed. College login may be required.
Library service staff can assist with access to these resources. Induction sessions and workshops are also offered within the Study Centres to help students develop their research skills.
Here are some helpful questions and answers about our library services, including details on opening hours, room bookings, and support resources. These FAQs are designed to help you make the most of what the library has to offer.
| Monday | 8.45am - 5.00pm 1,2 |
| Tuesday | 8.45am - 5.00pm 2 |
| Wednesday | 8.45am - 5.00pm 1 |
| Thursday | 8.45am - 5.00pm |
| Friday | 8.45am - 1.00pm |
1 Newtownabbey and 2 Ballymena Study Centres are open to 18:00 on the specified days.
We are here to support you with your research needs and help you find suitable resources. The Study Centres are designed to help you build essential digital information literacy skills to prepare for your next steps, whether that’s employment or further study. Our experienced and friendly staff are available throughout the academic year to assist you.
If you have a disability and want to plan ahead before visiting campus, download the AccessAble online guides. They provide detailed accessibility information for each Study Centre.
