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Welcome to 2023: study spaces, resources and support services

4 January 2023
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As we approach the start of Epiphany term 2023, we've put together the following information about accessing our services and resources to help you get the most out of our libraries and collections this term.

Study spaces 

We have a variety of study spaces across campus to cater for all types of learning, including bookable options at Bill Bryson Library for those of you who like to plan ahead. Whether you want to study quietly on your own, work with others from your course, or make use of our IT and connect to the University network, we have a space for you! 

Where can I find study spaces? 

We have study spaces available at our three libraries:  

  • Bill Bryson Library, the main library on Lower Mountjoy 
  • Barker Research Library, located in the historic Palace Green Library where our archives and special collections are held 
  • ISC Library in Stockton-on-Tees, for use by staff and students living in the area.    

Not only can you study in our libraries, we also have a number of designated study spaces available across the city, including: 

Other study spaces across campus are also available, including Dunelm House, Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science Building, Calman Learning Centre and of course, within your College library.  

 
Using Discover 

You can search our library catalogue, Discover, to: 

  • find items on your reading list  
  • search our printed and online resources including journals, eBooks and databases 
  • find details of items held in our museums and special collections. 

Our getting started pages include a range of “how to” videos to help you search for resources on Discover. These will show you how to:  

  • understand how to do basic searches  
  • find and use eBooks   
  • access your online reading list. 

There are many more helpful videos and tutorials available on our Develop Your Skills webpages to help you to get the most out of our resources and develop the skills you need to research your assignments and dissertation effectively. 

 
Library Services guides 

Our Library Services guides include details and information that will be useful to you throughout your time at Durham as you use our various services and develop your learning skills. 

Our Welcome guide includes lots of information about accessing our libraries and study spaces and the support services we have available to you. You can also visit our Getting started with the Library guide for helpful information, how to videos and top tips! 

Other guides (to name but a few!) include:  

You can browse all our Library Services guides to search for specific information. 

 
Virtual Enquiry Desk, Ask DULib 

If you have any queries, you can contact us by email or live chat through our Virtual Enquiry Desk, Ask DULib.