Library news

A huge welcome to our new students - we hope you've had a great summer break and are feeling ready for a new adventure at LTU!

A University Library can feel like a daunting place, but always remember that this is your Library and we are here to help you every step of the way.

Did you know?

• You can borrow library items for up to nine months, and these will renew automatically for you (unless they are reserved by another borrower)
• There are lots of different study spaces for you to drop in and use at the Horsforth Campus and City Campus libraries, and you can also book a group study room
• You have a dedicated Liaison Librarian who can help you search and find resources for your subject, and help you with referencing
• You can use Library Search (the search box on the library website homepage) to find books in the Library, ebooks, online journal articles, videos and more
• The Library offers a huge range of subject databases as well as subject guides that signpost the resources most useful for your subject
• We have thousands of print and online resources to support your studies and research, but if you can't find what you need, you can request a resource
   

Get started guides

Our Get started guide for students pulls together the essential information you need to get started using the Library.

If you're a partner student, our Partnerships Librarian has created tailored partnerships guides for you, and this is the place to start your research.

Useful links

• Accessibility and wellbeing - find out what we're doing to make the Library more accessible to everyone.
• Help and support - discover what support we offer in the Library and online, and browse our frequently asked questions.
• Welcome to Leeds! - explore our reading list of books, films and websites all about Leeds and Yorkshire

Respect your Library

The Library serves many different people - students, staff, researchers, visitors, and members of the local community - who all have different needs. Please respect our library and our library staff, and help us to make our spaces pleasant and productive working spaces for everyone.

We can't wait to see you in the Library, and if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask a member of staff or contact us.

You may or may not know that you have a dedicated Librarian for your subject!

Your Librarian can help you find and use library resources and help you with things like referencing and literature reviews.

Most of you will meet your Librarian for an induction session during your first term. You can also book a 1:1 appointment with them, either in person or online via Teams.

Meet our three lovely Liaison Librarians, find out what subjects they support, and how to contact them:

• Donna Irving
• Sarah Munks
• Tom Vause

Alternatively, you can browse our subject guides, select your subject, and then 'My Liaison Librarian' to find out who your Librarian is.

A Librarian is a most valuable treasure. To quote the wise words of Matt Haig, from The Midnight Library, “Librarians have knowledge. They guide you to the right books. The right worlds. They find the best places. Like soul-enhanced search engines.”

A warm welcome to our international students.

We know that coming to a new country can be both exciting and daunting, so we at the library want to help you feel at home. We have put together a reading list of books and websites to help you study in the UK and make the most of your time here.

We have study skills books targeted towards international students, as well as books to help with your wellbeing. We've also brought together some websites on Leeds and the surrounding area so that you can make the most of your leisure time.

Finally, we cannot forget that we are in the great county of Yorkshire. If you want to know more, we have collated some books written by famous Yorkshire authors, such as the Bronte's, and recommended some films set in Yorkshire.

We really hope you enjoy your time here.

Come and see us at the Freshers Fair on Wednesday 24th September - between 10:00am and 3:00pm in the Sports Hall at the Horsforth Campus.  We would love to meet you and answer any questions you have about using the Library.

You will also have the chance to win some fantastic prizes!

Big ticket prizes to be won:

• Air pods
• Instax mini camera
• Stanley cup
• Heated throw

We hope to see you there!