The Library at OBU

The Library at Oxford Brookes University

For those starting at Oxford Brookes, it is important to know how to make the most of the facilities on offer. in particular the Library in the Headington Building. The library is open all day, so students living on campus can do research for study even late into the night.

There are 3 levels for the Library, positioned on the second,Third and Fourth floors and is laid out like this:

The Dewy Decimal Classification system:
Definition- Every item in the Library is assigned a number between 000-999, which details the subject of the book and therefore informs where it can be found in the library.

Library Online: The Library also has a website where students and staff can search for books and articles as Ebooks or PDFs. You will need a Brookes account in order to access them. Unfortunately not everything in the Library is available as an Ebook, however the website can detail if a physical copy is in stock and you can request the copy to be held so you can collect it.

Link:
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/library/
Taking out books: Each student is issued with a Pass, they will need this when checking out books as the Librarian can scan the pass so the system is aware that you have taken out the book and when you have returned it. You are given a set number of days in which you can borrow the book, so they know if it's overdue.

Study Zones: These are areas where students are able to study quietly, with access to computers to complete electronic work. There are also help zones, where you can seek support from members of staff.
The Academic Liaison Librarian, Joanna Cooksey, is on hand to offer support to students if they struggling to find the appropriate books, articles or documentation they are looking for. She offers 1-1 appointments which can be booked by emailing her at jcooksey@brookes.ac.uk

Exploring your new environment

This blog is here to help assist those new to Oxford Brookes university and wish to have a better understanding of the John Henry Brookes and Clerici buildings.

JHB Campus exterior during construction

Following Construction 

John Henry Brookes: 1891-1976

Construction on the JHB building began in January 2011 and was completed on the 24th of February 2014
The building was the winner of multiple awards like the Royal Institute of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Oxford Preservation Trust New Building Award. 

The Clerici Building

The Clerici Building is just a short walk from John Henry Brookes, Plans for it's constructing Clerici began in 2015 and finished last year.

The Reception is the first thing you will see once you enter JHB, where someone will greet to you to answer any questions you have or direct you. 

Interior view of the ground floor from level 1 after initial constructions
and now

  

For those concerned about health and safety their are multiple fire exits for people to evacuate the building from in the event of a dangerous incident. Furthermore, there are several Bins, which divide Rubbish divided it to specific categorises to simplify recycling and disposal spread throughout the building, especially in the dining areas.
Solar Panels can be found on top of the JHB Building, they reduce the buildings carbon emissions by 4% as well as supplying electricity.
Rain water from the roof is stored in the central courtyard around 50% is recycled, either for drinking or used in the Toilet facilities. By controlling the flow of water from the roof, it decreases the chance of blocking the sewer system.

The JHB building has 5 levels which can be accessed via several flights of stairs or elevators.

                                                                                Stairs to level 2 in JHB

Lift in Clerici 

 

On the second floor is the Lecture theatre where most talks for new comers will take place. It is located at the top of the stairs next to the reception.

For study, there is easy access to Computers, in the main hall and close to the classrooms, for instance here on the 2nd floor.

 Additional information on both of these buildings can be found on 

the Oxford Brookes University official website.