Library and IT support

Library facilities

The University's library and computing services are designed to support you as much as possible during your studies. There are 10 branch libraries, situated in or near the relevant faculty or school. They offer access to thousands of electronic books, journals and databases, and they house over 1.4 million volumes of printed books and journals. The libraries also have rich holdings of rare books, manuscripts and artefacts, with special archives devoted to - among other topics - theatre and performance history, geology, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Penguin Books. If you need a place to study, the libraries provide more than 2,500 reading places and group study areas to cater for individual and collaborative work.

Several branch libraries have recently undergone major refurbishment and now boast improved facilities and redesigned space to enable individual study, group problem-solving activities, presentation work and resource sharing. Developments include self-service facilities, additional power sockets for laptop use, designated spaces for eating and drinking, more use of natural light and comfortable furnishings.

You can find out more about the library and the range of services it offers on the Library website.

IT Services

Whether it's email, the Internet, file storage, software, hardware or access to MyBristol (the University Portal), IT Services is here to help. IT-equipped study spaces are located across the University, with both quiet and social spaces available. Over 2,000 PCs (some of which are available 24 hours) are available for student use. Wi-Fi is available across campus and in University accommodation, so you can use your own device with ease.

The IT Service Desk is available to help with any problems or to provide advice on the support available. Dedicated IT teams are located across the University to support teaching and research activity. We also offer training in many key skills, from researching online to using IT packages such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Photoshop. Advanced courses are also available to suit specific student needs.

There is a wide range of facilities, equipment and services to support disabled users, along with specialist staff to provide help and advice

More information about the range of computing services is available on the IT Services website.