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