About us and our services

The library provides the following services:

  • loan of stock, reservations and renewals, reference stock
  • document supply for those occasions when items are not in stock
  • enquiry and information services to assist your search for quality information
  • and training courses in the use of databases, e-resources and the internet

To contact library staff please click here. To find out more about these services or about Paul Newcomb please click on the appropriate links to the left of this page or print out a copy of the Newcomb Library Guide.

Additionally, the following study facilities and equipment are provided:

study spaces for 32

a computer room with:

  • 10 public access computers. All computers have Microsoft Office installed and can access the library catalogues.  They also all access the internet. During busy times it is advisable to book a computer. The Library Staff reserve the right to interrupt any library user using this facility.
  • scanner – attached to 1 computer – booking advisable
  • laminator
  • photocopier/printer – anyone may use the photocopier or printer. There are two methods of payment: either purchase a rechargeable photocopy/print card (cost £3.00 (non-re-fundable and no credit applied), photocopies cost £0.05 per sheet, print-outs cost £0.10 per sheet) or insert coins in vendor unit ( photocopies and print-outs cost £0.10 per sheet).

Please note that most printed material is covered by copyright.

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