Northumbria University is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence.
The University Library exists to support the University’s mission to create and apply knowledge for the benefit of individuals, communities and the economy, and achieves this by developing and delivering a comprehensive range of academic library services to support learning and research across Northumbria as part of the University’s Corporate Strategy and Vision 2025.
Northumbria University Library is one of the best University Libraries in the UK, achieving some of the highest levels of satisfaction and has held the Government Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard since 2010.
Visitor access
Visitors are welcome at City Campus and Coach Lane Libraries to use the University Library for reference only access to these collections. Colleagues in Ask4Help can provide you with a temporary visitor pass valid for up to one week and you will need to show this card and sign in at the Ask4Help desk on each visit. You will need to show two forms of official ID, one with your current address and one form of photographic ID; acceptable forms of original photographic ID include:
Visitors can access City Campus and Coach Lane Libraries during our core hours, which are usually 9am - 8pm, Monday - Friday and 9am - 5pm at weekends. Access may be restricted during exam periods and during University vacation periods - please check our opening times before making your visit.
Students and staff from Newcastle University and Sunderland University can visit the library during core hours, on production of your home institution ID (non-digital format). You will need to sign in at the Ask4Help desk.
If you are likely to be a regular visitor to our libraries on a reference-only basis, you can apply for a reference-only Smartcard. Alternatively, if you may prefer to apply to join the library; where you can also apply for borrowing rights (which may be subject to a charge).
The Library offers a range of different study environments that visitors are welcome to use. There are silent, quiet, collaborative and social spaces. If you have a laptop, you can take advantage of our extensive provision of plug points. Consider the needs of other Library users, if you are using a laptop, please do not sit in front of a PC.
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Group and social learning spaces |
City Campus Library: Basement and collaborative area of the Reading Room on Floor 1 Coach Lane Library: Ground Floor |
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Quiet study space |
City Campus Library: Floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Coach Lane Library: Floor 1 |
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Silent study space |
City Campus Library: Floors 2, 4 and 6 Keyboard-free silent study: City Campus Library: Floor 6 Coach Lane Library: Floor 2 |
| Ask4Help provides a central point of contact for help and support to access a range of University services including accommodation, careers support, University Library, disability and welfare support. You can contact Ask4Help in person at any of our Student Central locations (at City Campus Library or at Coach Lane Library) or by phone (0191 227 4646). |
You can keep up to date with what’s going on at the Library on social media:
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@NULibrary |
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