Welcome to Brunel Library

Studying at University is very different to studying at college or sixth form. 

At University there is a greater focus on independent study. This means less time reading textbooks in class and more time finding and reading books and other resources on your own. You'll then be expected to bring that knowledge to lectures, seminars and assignments. 

The Library can help you with:

• Accessing the books and resources you need for your seminars and assignments
• Developing key skills like referencing and researching
• Finding quiet study spaces where you can focus on your work
• Booking group study rooms where you can work with other students

Check out our Welcome Guide module for more information about how the Library can help you. 

To get into the Library you need your Brunel student ID card. This is also your Brunel Library card. 

It's very important to us that you have a place to study without distractions. That's why we don't let anyone in without a Brunel ID card. 

If you aren't on campus you can:

• Access eBooks
• Access articles and journals
• Access databases
• Ask for books to be delivered to your UK home address
• Post books back for free
• Ask for digital copies of chapters or articles to be emailed to you

Students with disabilities can:

• Borrow more books at once (if registered with Student Wellbeing)
• Borrow books for longer before they can be recalled (if registered with Student Wellbeing
• Ask the Help Desk for colour paper for photocopying 
• Ask for digital copies of articles
• Use height adjustable desks (ask the Help Desk for help finding one)
• Nominate somebody else to collect books for them 

You can find out more by going to our website or emailing library@brunel.ac.uk. 

Student Wellbeing also provide a range of assistive technology and services through the Assistive Technology Centre.