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Help and Advice

Each Library has a Subject Advice Service where trained staff will help you find information.

The Help Zone in Bournemouth House Library and on the ground floor of The Sir Michael Cobham Library handles basic IT queries as well as providing help in using the Library.

The Libraries provide online access to a wide range of electronic information services (e.g. e-books, e-journals and databases). Most of these are also available off-campus. To use our electronic resources, go to the Library Tab on myBU, or go to the Catalogues and Resources section of our web pages.

(E-resources are accessible to BU staff and students only).

If you have any difficulties in finding information or using Library resources, please ask your Subject Librarian for assistance. You may email them direct or ask staff at the Subject Advice Desk to make an appointment for you.

You can also get one-to-one help or advice through the Library's online Chat service. Or try our virtual question and answer facility at askBU. Both available via Library Enquiry Services.

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Computers

  • Desktop PCs equipped with low-energy flat screen displays, offering internet access, a student email facility and the core software in use across the University (Microsoft Office).
  • Wireless networking and ‘blue’ network points providing flexible access for students and staff to electronic resources from their personal laptops. Wireless printing is also available.
  • Access to a range of electronic information services.
  • Some PCs in each study zone are designated for literature searching and research and are bookable, using the MyPC booking system.
  • Open Access Computing Centres at Talbot Campus and Studland House (central Bournemouth) offering 24-hour access to networked PCs, providing Microsoft Office software and access to other networked resources and email.
  • Help sheets giving advice on computer use (including email) are available via the IT Services web pages.
  • Users who are not students or staff of Bournemouth University do not have access to the computers on campus.  For further information see our pages for Visitors.

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Printers and Photocopiers

Self-service photocopiers and printers - including colour facilities - are available in each library. For guidance on their use and on how to top up your print and copying credit, please ask at the Library Help Zone or refer to the IT Services help sheets.

Copyright restrictions apply when photocopying material.  See the guidelines from the Copyright Licensing Agency, which is also displayed next to the photocopiers and scanners in the Libraries and the Library's Copyright Compliance web pages.

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Multimedia

There is playback equipment for videos and DVDs and reader-printers for use with microfilm/fiche.

Further information on off-air recordings.

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Techno Booths

Each of our 3 Libraries is equipped with Techno Booths. These technology-rich spaces are designed for groups of four or more to work on group assignments or planning presentations, using the PC and interactive touch screen or your own laptop.

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Study Spaces

There are over 1485 study spaces available in total which include silent study areas as well as social learning areas and bookable Techno Booths for group work.

In addition, group study rooms equipped with a data projector and screen are available in The Sir Michael Cobham Library.

Our large study rooms are intended for use by several groups at a time and are not bookable. The two small group study rooms DL117 and DL202 are bookable via the MyPC booking system.

Students may also book rooms elsewhere (on either campus), subject to availability. Email rbookings@bournemouth.ac.uk.

>> Listen to our Podcast about Study Spaces

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