• Finding a computer on campus….

    You have told us that not being able to get on a computer when you need to is very frustrating.  We are working hard to make sure that our customers know about the range of open access PCs as well as bookable rooms and access to lap tops….   1. In the University library Ground Floor:…

  • Discover More!

    Have you ever wondered where to start looking for information resources for your assignments, dissertation or personal research? We are piloting two new discovery tools which will make this so much easier. They both offer a single box to search our databases, e-books, full-text journals and the library catalogue. The “tools” are called Ebsco Discovery Service…

  • Late Night Library….phase 2

    Due to the success of Late Night Library last term, the University Library at Ormskirk will once again be offering late night opening. From 7th March to 14th April 2011, Monday to Thursdays, the Library will stay open until Midnight. Access to PCs, books, self service facilities including issue and return, will be available, however…

  • Live Chat!

    Learning Services is now offering another way to support our online users through Live Chat. Live Chat enables us to provide you with instant real-time help and support no matter where you are. So, how does it work? To access this service go to our webpage or to the library catalogue and click on the…

  • Inter Library Loans

    The British Library is currently undertaking a massive stock move and they have informed us that titles may be subject to delays of over 8 weeks. Please consider this when you are placing any Inter Library Loan requests for either books or journals. For more information on Inter Library Loans please visit our website

  • Phase 2 of midnight opening – coming soon!!

    If you cast your minds back to before Christmas……you may remember that the University Library at Ormskirk was open until midnight from 22nd November for 4 weeks (Monday to Thursday).  I am pleased to report that there was enough uptake, and positive feedback, to warrant running a second phase of midnight opening for 6 weeks in…

  • New material for all our Libraries – it is all about resources!

    All the material in our University libraries has been suggested and recommended by the academic staff in liaison with staff from our Information Resources and Academic services teams – a very successful collaborative effort! From the start of the 2010/2011 academic year up to today, we can report that 7,868 new items have been added to…