The University Library provides 24-hour access to study space, a huge range of books and online information (including online journals and ebooks) as well as advice to help you find and use information effectively. You’ll find all the information you need to get started on the library web pages.
The liaison librarian for MBB is Oliver Allchin.
Library sites
There are four different library sites where you can go to study, find reading for your course, use the computers or borrow a laptop, and get advice on finding, organising and referencing information. You’ll need to bring your Ucard with you to get into the library, borrow books and to use the printers and copiers. Remember to ask a member of staff if you need anything.
The Information Commons (IC) is open 24 hours a day. You should find most of your recommended books here. Visit the Information Desk on level 1 for help using the library, finding materials for your course, or for help with your computer or laptop.
The Diamond is also open 24 hours a day, and has four floors of study space. Visit the top floor (Level 4) to speak to Library and CiCS staff at the Information Desk or to use the collection of reference books.
Western Bank Library is a good place for quiet study or research, with books and journals on all subjects and a large reading room overlooking Weston Park. It has long opening hours and a variety of study spaces.
The Health Sciences Library, based in the Medical School at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, has books and journals covering medicine, dentistry and health.
Visit the learning spaces page (www.sheffield.ac.uk/learning-spaces) to check how busy each library site is before you go and explore the other study spaces available across campus.
Finding books, articles and other items
StarPlus is the Library’s online search tool. Use it to find books and ebooks, online journals, articles, and much more. Log in to MUSE and open StarPlus from the link in the ‘My Services’ menu - this will give you personalised access to the Library’s online resources. Use StarPlus to:
request material that is out on loan and the Library will notify you when it’s ready to collect
view your Library account, including a list of your current loans
save the details of useful books, journals and articles so you can refer to them later (useful when referencing)
Developing your skills
The ‘Study’ web pages provide links to the following:
lists of useful online resources for your subject (subject guides)
guidance on how to find information for your studies and assignments, avoid plagiarism, and cite/reference correctly, and more (information and digital literacy online tutorials)
details of workshops to support your learning (information and digital literacy workshops)
Help and support
For general enquiries, contact the Library Help Desk (by email library@sheffield.ac.uk, by phone 0114 222 720, by Live Chat http://libraryhelp.shef.ac.uk/), or speak to a member of library staff
Each department has a librarian and you can find the name of yours here. Contact them for advice about finding reading for your studies or with any other questions you have relating to library support for your course
If you’re looking for a book or article the Library doesn’t have, complete the InterLibrary Request form (available from the ‘My Services’ menu in MUSE). If you’d like to suggest a book for the Library to buy use the book recommendation form.