The Library isn’t just somewhere you can get books. It’s somewhere you can do your work on your own or with others, escape sensory overload and get some help with studying. This section of the toolkit will introduce our library and the services it can offer you.

We have specialist library staff who want to help you make the most out of your time at uni. They can help you with finding, choosing and using library resources, amongst many other things.

The library supports teaching, learning and research throughout the University, in collaboration with staff and students. They provide information and resources in a range of formats, with an emphasis on the electronic; environments that facilitate study and learning in a variety of ways; and support for the development of information literacy to enable students to make the best use of learning resources.

Many students in the Autism&Uni surveys mentioned the library as somewhere they really enjoyed being, whether they needed some quiet space to get away from it all or find some help or just to get some work done.

Studying in the Library

There’s a range of both walk-in and bookable study seats in the Library at Newton Park. You can choose from quiet locations within the Library with easy access to browse the book shelves, spaces with PCs, or spaces with tables and power where you can use your own device.

If you’re looking for a comfortable place to read or just some quiet reflection, walk-in spaces include some more informal seating (armchairs, sofas and pods). After you have registered as a student you will be able to book a study seat in the library.

Borrowing books

Wherever possible we aim to meet the individual library needs of users with disabilities. To achieve this, we invite you to contact us to discuss your requirements:-

David Rooney
Email: d.rooney@bathspa.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1225 876769