Getting a library card
How to get a new or replacement University of Bath library card to join the Library.
Library Support for Staff
University of Bath Library Services to support academic staff in teaching, study and research.
General information
Advice about library services for academic staff or to refer students toward.
Borrowing from the University Library
Advice for Library users about borrowing, returning, renewing loans and reserving items from the Library with information about checking your borrower account.
Information about Library fines and charges
Advice about the fines charged for the late return of University of Bath Library items and methods of payment available.
Understanding copyright and keeping your copying legal
All types of printing and copying must follow copyright law. This library page describes limits on copying for different types of printed materials and images.
Accessing resources
Advice about how to access and exploit resources and services provided by the University of Bath Library
Using the Library catalogue
Find books, journals and online articles using the Library Catalogue - a guide to searching the catalogue to find what you need for study, teaching and research
Library subject resources
The library provides a section for each department highlighting key resources and services that are most relevant to staff and students in the subject area.
Help with access to online Library resources
Advice to help Library users access online resources on and off campus and how to confirm if items are available online from the Library or not.
Linking to Library Resources within Moodle
This is a link to a short Moodle course that explains how academic staff can create links to library e-resources within their Moodle courses.
Links to online images, videos and sound resources
The Library recommends the following resources to help you find images, videos and sound recordings to support your work.
Using other libraries
How to join the SCONUL Access scheme and a summary of advice and procedures for visiting and applying for membership of other UK libraries.
Liaising with the Library & requesting items
Contact your Subject Librarian to discuss reading lists, order new material, make a suggestion or request guidance in using Library resources. Subject Librarians are qualified information professionals who are responsible for services to your department.
Library Staff
This page lists library staff supporting research, study and teaching for staff, students and visitors at the University of Bath.
Ordering Library resources: Information for academic staff
Advice for academic staff who want to suggest new items for the Library collections to support research and teaching.
Research Services
We work closely with the University’s research community providing publishing and citation analysis, showcasing the University’s research publications and curating our University’s archives, institutional records, research data and research collections.
Open Access Publishing
We aim to support University researchers to publish your work in line with open access policies to increase visibility and impact.
Research Data Service
The Research Data Service can provide advice on writing Data Management Plans, organising, storing, archiving, and sharing your data.
Research Analytics Service
The Research Analytics Service supports researchers and Departments/Schools in accessing and interpreting publications, citations and collaboration data.
Index of Archives and Research Collections
An alphabetical listing of the Library's Archives & Research Collections.
Records Management Service
The Records Management Service aims to ensure that recorded information across the University is created, maintained and disposed of as effectively as possible.
