PGR facilities & resources
Learning and study resources
Libraries
The University has three main libraries: the Information Commons and the Information Commons in the Diamond are the main taught student libraries, and Western Bank is the main research library. There is a wealth of digital and print materials available – over 1m e-books, 60,000 electronic journals and 1m printed volumes, including a wide variety of Special Collections – and staff to help you find what you need (see below).
Boston Spa Minibus - the library also runs a regular free minibus service to Boston Spa’s British Library Document Supply Centre allowing you easy access to their extensive collections.
You should take some time to familiarise yourself with the library and its resources:
Study space
The library has a mix of walk-in and bookable individual and group study spaces. Walk-in spaces with PCs can also be found across campus. Group booking rooms are also available in the Students' Union.
Bookable spaces are limited. If you are no long able to make a booking please cancel it so that the space can be made available to another student. You will find a cancellation link in your booking confirmation email. See how to cancel a booking for more information.
The Department has dedicated work spaces for research students including access to networked computers and printing facilities.
Workspaces are also available in the new Faculty Graduate School Centre.
Find out about the University's computing and printing facilities.
Other useful links:
The library also offers a range of information skills tutorials and workshops to help support your learning and research.
Key tutorials include:
The library's online database of FAQs. You can also live chat, text for help or submit a question.
Got another question? just get in touch or call into a Library information point:
Library Helpdesk (general library queries - staffed 7 days a week)
Email: library@sheffield.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 114 222 7200, Twitter: @UniSheffieldLib
Steve McIndoe, Faculty Librarian (subject specific queries - Monday-Friday)
Email: s.mcindoe@sheffield.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 114 222 7363, Twitter: @LibrarianArts
Arts and Humanities Writing Retreat
The Arts and Humanities Writing Retreat is open to PhD students and staff across the faculty. The retreat offers a dedicated space for writing thesis chapters, conference papers, extended publications etc.
Keep an eye out for relevant emails. For any questions you can email slcwritingretreat@gmail.com.
Skills support
To find out more about resources for supporting skills development see our skills development page.
Parent and infant facilities
List correct as of November 2022
