Library, Computing and printing, and Language Support

Library

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).

Library Welcome Presentation Sept 2023

PGRs should take some time to familiarise with the library and its resources:

• Library homepage

• The student experience

• Library facilities

The library also offers a range of information skills tutorials and workshops to help support learning and research.

Key tutorials include:

• Using StarPlus

• Successful database searching

• Evaluating information and critical thinking

Library Connect: The library's online database of FAQs. You can also live chat, text for help or submit a question.

Information about the Library's back-to-campus plan is available here.

Got another question? just get in touch:

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