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Library Support for Students

Loan Allowances and Borrowing

  • Borrow up to 20 physical items using the self-service machines
  • There is no limit to the number of electronic resources you can use
  • Education students may borrow an additional 10 School Experience items
  • Foundation Level Teacher Training students have a standard loan allowance of 20 items

Renewals

Log in to NELSON to manage your library account.

Most items can be renewed up to 15 times unless requested by another user.

School Experience items:

  • Standard students – 1 week loan, renewable twice
  • Education students – 1 term loan (12 weeks), renewable twice

If you have any problems renewing your items contact libraryteam@northampton.ac.uk

Reserving a book that's out on loan

  • Log in to NELSON, search for the book select Reserve

  • If an eBook is available, you’ll see it under Available Online and can access it straight away

Requesting books not included in our collections

If you cannot find the book you need for your academic studies, simply request it and if budgets allow, we'll buy a copy for the library.

Request a book to be purchased