Library essentials

Search the Library

See how to make the most of Oxford Brookes Library, and find the materials, study spaces and support you need.

Learn about the libraries

See the opening hours and the facilities available at both Oxford Brookes libraries:

Take a virtual tour of Headington Library

Find and use books in the library

  • Use a reading list or LibrarySearch to see which books are in the library
  • Note down the call number of each book
  • At Swindon, use the call number signs on the ends of the shelves to find your books
  • At Headington, use the library map and the signs by the stairs to find the right floor. You can then use the call number signs on the ends of the shelves to find your books
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Borrow, renew and return your books

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Find ebooks and digital resources

  • Use a reading list or LibrarySearch to find ebooks and articles
  • Select the ‘view ebook’, ‘view full text’ or ‘view pdf’ button to go directly to the resource
  • You will be prompted to log in using your Oxford Brookes username and password
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Print or get online

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Get help and support from the library

  • The friendly library team are happy to answer your questions about finding resources, referencing and anything else to do with using the library. There's no such thing as a silly question!
  • Find out how to get help and support from the library
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