Explore UWS Library

UWS Library has an extensive collection of relevant resources that support learning, teaching and research. Each of our five campuses has its own library, and students can access resources held throughout the UWS Library network and online. Our Library Guides and Library Skills Online Programme will develop your information and research skills and ensure you get the most out of the UWS Library.

Find out more about Finding Books, Articles & More
Finding Books, Articles & More

Search, read and borrow from thousands of academic and non-academic titles, in print and online.

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Find out more about Using the Library
Using the Library

Information on how to use the Library at UWS.

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Find out more about Subject Support
Subject Support

UWS Library provides UWS staff and students with access to a wide range of subject-specific online resources and support

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Find out more about Research Support
Research Support

UWS Library provides support, advice and guidance to UWS researchers on a range of services and systems related to research.

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Find out more about Locations, Opening Hours & Facilities
Locations, Opening Hours & Facilities

Find out where your UWS Library is, when it is open and what facilities you can access.

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Find out more about About the Library
About the Library

More information about UWS Library, including our library teams and our public task statement.

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Library Skills

Our Library Guides and Library Skills Online Programme will support you in your study and research journey at UWS and beyond. We will help you develop your skills to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use the information you find.

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Self Service Portal

All students and staff members have access to an online Self Service Portal to search through the answers to FAQs, log calls or place service requests and review the progress of any submitted requests.

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One search

Use One Search to find, read and borrow resources in the UWS Library collection. Resources include books, e-books, journals, electronic journal articles, maps, DVDs and much more. To get the most out of One Search, sign in using your student / staff username and password.