Libraries, media and computing

Although libraries are closed until further notice, library staff continue to be available to provide support and advice via Microsoft Teams or via email 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.

We will respond to any queries and requests for one-one support Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (not Bank Holidays).

Returning books

Existing loans will be renewed and no fines charged until we reopen.

Please keep your books and return them to the library once university buildings reopen.

If you are Leaving the university and need to return your library books before university buildings reopen, you can:

Deliver books in person to: Watts Building, Moulsecoomb campus, Unicard access only 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday with social distancing measures in place. Please wrap and seal books, a carrier bag sealed with tape is acceptable
Or contact your site library for advice.

Any returned books will remain on your library account until the university buildings reopen and will continue to automatically renew and no fines will accrue.

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.

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

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.

Laptop loans

There are laptops available for loan from self-service lockers in various locations around the university.

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