Libraries, media and computing

Opening hours - Libraries and open access computer rooms - December 2020 and January 2021

University of Brighton libraries and open access computer rooms are currently open to students and staff Monday to Friday 09.30 – 18.00

They will be closed on December 16 and between 23 December to 3 January 2021 and will reopen on 4.

Update to PC bookings

We’ve doubled the length of time you can spend in the library and computer rooms.  You can now book up to 4 hours per day for individual study or to use a PC.   Part of this 4 hours can be on a PC set aside to participate in remote learning and Teams sessions on campus – just search for Open Access when you are booking

Update - Renewal of library items

Unless someone has reserved your library loans they will renew until Monday 11th January 2021. If you need advice on returning reserved books or if your books have not renewed please contact: library@brighton.ac.uk.

Access to libraries

Please note that due to measures that have been put in place to help everyone stay as safe as possible, access to library books, study spaces and PCs require pre-booking using the My Brighton app. For more information see our brief guide or click on your subject guide tile on the My Brighton app.

There are Perspex screens on our library help desks so that staff can continue to provide face to face support if you’ve booked to study in the library. If you are studying remotely then we can respond to your questions by email – contact us at Library@Brighton.ac.uk and we can also arrange remote support and advice via email or Teams on the following:

  • Literature searching
  • Finding and evaluating information
  • Finding and using images legally
  • Systematic reviews
  • Understanding referencing and using EndNote.

The online library collection has been enhanced by increasing the selection of eBooks accessible through your subject guide. If there is a book you need or we only have a print copy, then email us to see if we can purchase an electronic version.

Returning books

  • Return books in-person to any of the four campus libraries.
  • If you are unable to return books in person, please contact us at library@brighton.ac.uk.

Accessibility

We aim to provide the same level of access to our services for all staff and students. Staff at all our service points would be happy to advise further.

Accessing our wifi

Select eduroam from the list of networks on your device. Enter your university user name, @ and the university domain:

  • your user name is the one you were given when you enrolled online, which usually consists of your initials and a number to make it unique, for example abc1
  • the domain is brighton.ac.uk
  • for example abc1@brighton.ac.uk

Click continue/connect/trust/accept if asked.

Find out more about connecting to the university wifi (to access this info, log-in using your university email)

IT support

For IT support on any campus, contact the Service Desk on 01273 644444, or email them at servicedesk@brighton.ac.uk.

Services available

Software and support 

Information Services offer a range of IT and computing facilities that you can access once you are enrolled. For more information please visit IT services for students (login required).

Free Microsoft Office for your computer

As part of our Office 365 subscription, University of Brighton and BSMS taught students are entitled to download Microsoft Office ProPlus on up to five devices (Windows and Mac computers) plus any mobile devices for free.

Mobile support

We provide support for iOS devices predominantly within the university. We provide limited support for Android devices but are unable to provide support for other operating services (although our services may work with them).

This is because the majority of mobiles devices accessing university services use iOS and so our main focus of support is for these devices.

Online library 

OneSearch

Searches the most content in one go and covers a wide range of subjects. Search results will include references to books, book chapters, journals, journal articles, newspaper articles, our institutional repository items and more.

You can access OneSearch directly

Subject Guides
Resources specifically for your area of study and help with your research​.

Library Catalogue
A catalogue of physical items located in our libraries; also includes online books and journals. All items in the library catalogue are included in OneSearch.

Online Journal Finder
A catalogue of online journals. Online journals are also included in OneSearch and the library catalogue so this tool is best for quick access to a particular journal.

CORE
Can't access the full text you want? CORE allows you to search for and access freely available content held on publisher websites and in institutional and subject repositories all over the world.

Media services 

We produce teaching and learning media content and manage production studio facilities for the use of all University of Brighton students and staff. Our facilities include a TV studio, photography studio, editing suite, media streaming service and video conferencing facilities.

Library contact details

You can email any of the libraries at Library@brighton.ac.uk or you can telephone them on the following numbers.

Aldrich Library

01273 642770

Falmer Library

01273 643569

Queenwood Library

01273 643822

St Peter's House Library

01273 643220

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