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Welcome, new students: Welcome to the library!

Welcome to the University of Northampton, and to the UON library! The library is more than just books and we will be here to support you and your studies throughout your time here. 

Where can I get help in the library?

There are lots of ways you can contact us, any time of the day or night:

Library Services

Joining the library

You are automatically registered as a library user when you start your course and your student ID card is also your library card.

Opening hours

The Learning Hub at Waterside is open 24/7, 365 days a year (the building is on access control (student ID card) between 8pm and 8am). Library staff are based at the Library Help Desk on the second floor. Visit our website for the latest information and to see daily staffed hours library.northampton.ac.uk 

Library Help

If you have a library related query

Visit: askus.northampton.ac.uk

Email: libraryhelp@northampton.ac.uk

Phone: 01604 893089

Support for additional needs

We appreciate that some of you may find using library services overwhelming, particularly if you have a disability, medical condition, specific learning difference or are experiencing personal or mental health issues. Our staff are consistently welcoming and highly knowledgeable. Their primary aim is to enable, support and enhance your use of the library and our range of resources, facilities and services, so please ask if you need any help.

If you feel your needs are complex and you require more tailored support in order to make the best use of our library resources and services, send us an email libraryhelp@northampton.ac.uk

Finding e-books, books and other resources

  • NELSON (Northampton Electronic Library Search ONline) provides you with free access to thousands of e-resources, including e-books, videos, newspapers and online journal articles, as well as letting you know which books we hold in print. You can search NELSON at nelson.northampton.ac.uk You will need to use your University account to access the online e-books and online journal articles
  • There’s no limit on the number of e-resources you can use. For print books and physical library items, you can borrow up to 20 items from the library stock in the Learning Hub. You will need your Student ID Card to borrow print material
  • You can find your reading lists within each of the NILE courses for your modules. You can also find your reading lists by searching for your tutor’s name, module code or module title at readinglists.northampton.ac.uk
  • You can borrow a laptop for use on campus from the self-service lockers. You will need your student number and library PIN.

Academic Librarians

  • If you need help finding information and literature searching, or you want guidance on referencing, you can book an appointment to see your Academic Librarian or send us an email librarians@northampton.ac.uk

Learning Development Team

Learning Development work with students to enhance and foster independence in academic, study, maths and statistical skills.

You might like some guidance on how to approach your assessment and you can talk to a Learning Development Mentor (a student) or a Learning Development Tutor via drop-in or a bookable tutorial. 

We also have a range of study packs available online at Skills Hub.

NILE (Northampton Integrated Learning Environment)

NILE is the University’s digital campus. It is a collection of online tools provided by the University to support your learning and assessment. NILE is an essential part of your studies and you will find yourself using it frequently during your time with us.

Each of your modules has its own NILE course, and you will also have a NILE course for your programme. The NILE courses for your modules contain all the key information about the modules you are taking, including information about your assignments. In your NILE courses you will find module guides, resources which have been uploaded by your lecturers, and online activities for you to take part in. You will also find other important information in your NILE courses, including reading lists, and, importantly, your assignment submission points. The NILE courses for your modules contain information about each specific module, whereas the NILE course for your programme has wider information about the programme of studies you have enrolled on.

You can access NILE through the link or the Student Hub.

And you can find out all about NILE, including how to access help and support from the Learning Technology guides.

Hours

Contact Us

mail  Library Help Email

comment  Library Enquiry Form 

phone  +441604893089

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