Reference use of Library facilities

Members of the public, and students from other HE institutions, are welcome to use the University Library, at any of its sites, to consult printed collections for reference purposes, subject to Library Regulations. The Library Catalogue is available to use but there is no access to electronic resources (eg journals or databases) or to the University computer network.

Priority is given to our students and staff. Admission is discretionary and we reserve the right to refuse entry without redress and to withdraw access where users are in breach of the Library regulations.

The following services are not available to visitors:

• use of interlibrary loans services
• use of intersite photocopying services
• use of scanners
• borrowing rights
• use of the University computer network including electronic databases and e-journals
• access to certain special collections
• booking individual or group study rooms
  

For further details see our Visitor guide to Library services (Word or PDF format).

Please note that the Headington Library has a card controlled entry system

• Visitors from higher education institutions in the UK will need to show their card from their home institution and complete a Day pass application form on arrival at the Library.
• Other visitors will need to provide ID plus evidence of their home address and complete a Day pass application form on arrival at the Library.

• In order to help to ensure that there is sufficient space for Oxford Brookes students in the period before and during examinations, we regret that visitor passes will not be issued after 20.00 on weekdays. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

• It is possible to apply for a one year Visitor Reference pass for Headington Library for which there is a £10 charge. You can download the Visitor Reference pass application form (Word or PDF format) or ask for the form at the Headington Library enquiry desk.

Enquiry services

Staff at enquiry desks will be pleased to provide directional help in finding Library material; Subject Librarians may also be able to offer subject specific help but this service depends on their availability and other commitments.

A number of guides to Library resources and services are freely available.

Photocopying

Card operated photocopiers are available in the Library. Rechargeable cards may be purchased from vending machines. We do not provide receipts for money spent on photocopying cards issued from the card dispensers and rechargers. You can photocopy from library items subject to copyright law. Visitors to the Library doing research for commercial purposes should consult Library staff before copying anything.

We offer a photocopying service for external users for certain material from our special collections.

Opening hours

Check details of our opening hours and contact details.

Borrowing books

Borrowing rights are not generally available to members of the public, but we do offer an External Borrowers Scheme for certain groups of Library user, including Oxford Brookes Alumni and students from other UK higher education institutions.