University of Birmingham

Library Services

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Structure of the service

Library Services is one of 4 divisions within Academic Services. There are two departments within the Library:

  • Library Customer Support
  • Academic Liaison and Collection Development

Our printed collections are housed in the Main Library and eight site libraries and resource centres. An ever growing electronic collection of resources – books, periodicals, databases - is available via the campus network and externally through the Internet. By continually investing in technology, facilities, resources and people, we aim to support the high quality research and learning environment that the University aspires to.

A range of services is available at library service points, including book loans and stationery sales, and help and advice in relation to our printed and electronic collections. We cater for people who come to the library in person and also provide a one-stop-shop service for online and telephone enquiries.

Academic support teams work closely with colleagues in Colleges to provide the information resources and services required to meet the requirements to carry out learning, teaching and research throughout the University.  Academic support team members carry out a range of tasks including collections development and management, information skills training whilst maintaining a liaison role with in colleges to receive feedback on current and proposed service sand resources.

Key Contacts

  • Director of Library Services - Diane Job
  • Head of Library Customer Support- Elizabeth Warner-Davies
  • Head of Academic Liaison and Collection Development- Vacant post

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