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Our Libraries

Welcome to the University of Liverpool Libraries - our services, collections and spaces are here to inform, support and inspire.

Using the Library

We're here to support you with your studies, research and teaching online and in our Libraries at the Harold Cohen, Sydney Jones and Leahurst.

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Library help

Search opening times, FAQs, contact details and access online chat with our Library team.

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Subject support

Access subject-specific resources and help from your Liaison Librarian.

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Book a study space

Reserve a space to work in advance from study pods to group study rooms.

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Find your reading list

Search by module title, code or module coordinator.

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Leisure and wellbeing

Explore thousands of eBook and audiobook titles.

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View our databases

Search our Library collections of online content.

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Improve your academic skills with KnowHow

KnowHow offers a range of free services for all University of Liverpool students to help improve your academic skills with a variety of workshops, webinars and online tutorials to choose from.

You can also experiment with exciting new technologies, create something for your studies or enhance your digital skills in KnowHow's Maker Space located on the ground floor of the Sydney Jones Library.

Help and resources

Find support, training and the latest updates to help you get the most from your Library.

Research

Advance your research with expert support in open research practices, data management, and access to the University’s world-class repository.

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Get Open Research ready for REF 2029

The Open Research Team can answer all your questions on complying with the REF open access policy like what has to be open access, how do you comply and what are the differences between the various REF panels.

In addition, our services and support can help you employ and evidence open research practices more widely.

 

Cultural collections

Discover our cultural and heritage collections that inspire research and creativity from rare archives and books to digital exhibits, artwork and museum artefacts that bring the University’s rich heritage to life.

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Special Collections and Archives

Special Collections and Archives houses manuscripts and archives from medieval to modern, early and finely printed books plus science fiction collections.

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Digital Heritage Lab

Our Digital Heritage Lab aims to showcase our collections and presents an opportunity for links to be drawn across them, examine collections at scale, and tell new stories.

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Museums and Collections

Our museums and collections are a treasure trove of our city's heritage, inspiring students and the community with diverse exhibitions and fascinating characters, nurturing creativity and a love of learning.

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About Libraries, Museums and Galleries

Learn more about our strategic plan and meet the Management team.