Library News

SurreySearch is now back up and running for access to online resources and availability of books in the library. Apologies for the disruption.

We’re aware of problems with SurreySearch which mean you are currently unable to search for books in the Library or access online resources. The company who manage our search service are working to resolve the problem as a matter of urgency so we hope that it will soon be working again. We’ll update as and […]

This video explains how to request an item that is currently out on loan: Find more SurreySearch tutorials here  

As we move into one of our busiest times of the year, we appreciate that lots of you are spending longer hours in the Library and may need to take a break from time to time. We strongly encourage you to study healthily and take regular breaks, but at the same time, with desk space at […]

When you borrow a book (or indeed any other item, eg a DVD or a CD) from the Library, you can keep it out for as long as you need it as long as no one else requests it. Because we automatically renew items for as long as they are not requested by someone else, the […]

There will be a limited staffed service in the Library today, although you will still be able to borrow and return books as usual using our self-service machines on Level 1. If you require any further assistance, please speak to a member of our Security team at the desk who will be able to help.