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.
Welcome to the University of Liverpool Libraries - our services, collections and spaces are here to inform, support and inspire.
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.
Search opening times, FAQs, contact details and access online chat with our Library team.
Access subject-specific resources and help from your Liaison Librarian.
Reserve a space to work in advance from study pods to group study rooms.
Search by module title, code or module coordinator.
Explore thousands of eBook and audiobook titles.
Search our Library collections of online content.
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.
Find support, training and the latest updates to help you get the most from your Library.
Book a Library tour or KnowHow academic skills workshops including Maker Space sessions.
Learn how the Library supports students with additional needs.
Catch up with the latest Library news on our blog.
Advance your research with expert support in open research practices, data management, and access to the University’s world-class repository.
We can support you with incorporating Open Research principles into your work.
Providing researchers with long-term data storage for sharing and reuse.
Access the world-class open access research from the University.
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.
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.
Special Collections and Archives houses manuscripts and archives from medieval to modern, early and finely printed books plus science fiction collections.
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.
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.
Learn more about our strategic plan and meet the Management team.