Welcome to our seventh ‘Spotlight on…’ blog series! As part of #LoveYourLibrary month, our Student Advisors have been bringing light to some of Catalyst’s lesser-known fantastic features.

Looking for books can be frustrating, especially when you finally find the one you want and realise all copies are out on loan. But have no fear because a cool thing about our library is the fact that we can reserve books!

What makes it even better is that after you reserve a book all you have to do is sit back and relax because not only will they email you once the book is available…but they’ll even leave it for you to collect right next to the self-issue machines.

All you have to do is simply go to the Reservations shelves on the ground floor of Catalyst, find your student number (they are all filed in numerical order) and your book will be waiting. You do not even need to go through the hassle of finding the book on the library shelves, they do all that for you. Just make sure you take a few steps to the left to self-issue the book and you are good to go!

Did you also know that if the library does not stock a particular book at your home site, they may have it at one of the others and you can reserve it. There are three libraries in total; Aintree, Manchester and our main in Catalyst at Ormskirk. TOP TIP: Aintree also has a great fiction selection for any avid readers out there!

All libraries are open to use so if you happen to be visiting Manchester or Aintree, or they are closer to home for you, then you can collect and return books there too – which is one of the great things I love about our library, it makes book borrowing easy!

Location and opening hours of all libraries can be found on our webpages!

Written by: NATASHA TAPERA

2nd Year BA Counselling & Psychotherapy

Student Advisor for Library & Learning Services

Welcome to the sixth of our ‘Spotlight on…’ blog series! As part of #LoveYourLibrary month, our Student Advisors will be bringing light to some of Catalyst’s lesser-known fantastic features.

From group rooms to private desks, Catalyst provides a range of study space options to cater for diverse student needs. On the top floor you will find the Silent Study space, which allows you not only room to concentrate on your studies free from distraction, but also a range of other unexpected benefits…

Have you taken in the incredible views from the floor-to-ceiling windows? This allows for students to take a glimpse of their surroundings and enjoy the sights of our beautiful campus, Lancashire and beyond. Perfect for when you need that quick study break!

Did you know… silence benefits brain chemistry improving your learning and remembering ability.

When it comes to that all-important study pause, just outside of the Silent Study space you will find an array of comfortable furniture where you can regroup with friends or simply grab a bite to eat from the vending machine.

Did you know… silence decreases stress by lowering blood cortisol levels and adrenaline.

One of the best features of the Silent Study space is that it caters for individual study preferences. There are computers that are available to use by all students, either on a singular desk or next to another computer. As well as this, individual study spaces are available where students can use their own laptop.

The printing hub for the Silent Study space is located on the third floor right outside the study area, resulting in quick and easy access to printing and scanning any work you may have. There is also a rover phone located here which means you can contact the helpdesk from the third floor if you require any assistance. You just have to pick up the phone and it will automatically connect you through to the helpdesk.

Happy silent studying!

Written by: Anna Krawiecka

Student Advisor for Library & Learning Services

Welcome to the fifth of our ‘Spotlight on…’ blog series! As part of #LoveYourLibrary month, our Student Advisors will be bringing light to some of Catalyst’s lesser-known fantastic features.

Today, Dylan uncovers the delights of Catalyst’s very own CD collection…

Attention music lovers! If you’d much rather listen to music played from your CD player than your phone then look no further. Edge Hill offers an array of CD choices in Catalyst, many of which you are eligible to loan! The CD collection is located on the 2^nd floor of Catalyst.

If you’re a lover of the classics, Beethoven might be the best choice for you.

Or, if you prefer mellow music, Bob Marley’s tunes could be your choice.

For band lovers there is a collection for The Beatles and their greatest hits.

And for the lovers of musicals, there are multiple; CATS, Fun Home, Oliver and many more are available for you to loan and listen to.

There are many more artists to be discovered in the music collection!

Why not check it out yourself and find your favourite genre?

Written by: DYLAN BOOTH

3rd Year Creative Writing Student

Student Advisor for Library & Learning Services