Library

OneSearch is the library’s discovery service via which you can search across not only the physical collections in our libraries but will also give our students and staff access to eBooks, eJournals and articles drawn from our vast array of online resources. To access the full range of resources University staff and students need to remember to login.

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In addition to those resources accessible via OneSearch, the library also has extensive access to online resources providing a range of text and media content. For each course area we have a number of subject specific resources and tools which will support students with their learning and development. These are detailed on the Subject Guide pages of the Library’s Intranet Site.

Our printers are multifunctional machines that can photocopy and scan. Please ask for directions to them when in the building.

The library has a range of online services to support distance and flexible learners who live on mainland United Kingdom, outside the county of Hampshire or the Isle of Wight.

To use the online resources please log in to the University Intranet and visit the library's intranet pages by clicking on the 'Library' tab. You should be able to access the various resources to which we subscribe, including e-books and online articles. Please see the ‘Subject’ pages for your particular course.

The library participates in the SCONUL Access scheme, which may entitle you to borrow items from other participating university and public libraries. You can apply online. For anyone based in and around London, the British Library is well worth a visit

The School Resources Centre (SRC) – located on the middle floor of the library – provides a wide variety of books and resources to help with planning and delivery of activities for children in the classroom. The collection is especially aimed at students following teacher training courses, but all students and staff are welcome to use it.

Alongside children’s fiction and information books we have multimedia, teaching packs, posters and active learning toys and artefacts.

Staff, students and researchers from other universities who have applied for SCONUL Access will be granted access to the library and borrowing rights if entitled. Please bring your University ID card, SCONUL access e-mail (or card, if you still have one) and a passport-sized photograph to the main library desk along with the SCONUL application form.

Please be aware of the processes for Sconul users. Please access the SCONUL website for more information.

If you are eligible to borrow from us, you may borrow up to 5 items at a time from the Main Library collection. Your loans will auto-renew unless they have either been requested by another user or there is an issue with your account. If you do not return requested items by the due date, you will incur fines. Fines are charged at £2 a day per item, up to a maximum of £20 per item on standard and 7 day loans.

Auto-renewal will continue for up to 60 weeks (with the exception of the reasons outlined above). At this point, if you still need to use the item, you will need to bring it in to one of the libraries to return and re-issue to restart the renewal process.

Any library items which are overdue for more than 4 weeks are considered Lost and attract a standard charge of £90 per item plus overdue fines. This is automatically applied and takes into consideration the disruption of resource provision to our users, the cost of replacing with a suitable item, staff time and administration. Any items reported lost or damaged by a user will attract the same charge.

We do not accept replacement copies under any circumstances and if you do find the item at a later stage, we can't accept it in lieu of the charge, as we will have already taken action to replace the resource.

There is no access to our libraries for members of the public, as we manage our spaces for our current students and staff.

All visitors are only allowed access when the Martial Rose is staffed. There is no access to the West Downs Library for visitors. Please email library@winchester.ac.uk, if you have any questions.

The Sybil Campbell Collection is no longer housed at the University of Winchester. A significant element of the Collection is now at Goodenough College, Mecklenburgh Square, London. It is not yet catalogued but can be visited by arrangement. Please contact: library@goodenough.ac.uk. A revised website on the Collection is in progress. For further enquiries about the Collection, please contact Professor Carrie de SIlva, Chair of the BFWG Sybil Campbell Collection Trust, carrie@carriedesilva.co.uk.

For visitor Wi-Fi access please follow the steps in the guide here: ACCESS VISITOR WIFI.

Members of staff from the Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust and the Southern Health Foundation Trust are welcome to use the Martial Rose Library and borrow materials. Please bring your NHS ID card and a passport-sized photograph to the main library desk along with the External visitors application form.

The library is committed to the University's accessibility policies. We aim to make the building and services inclusive for all. All comments and suggestions regarding the accessibility of our services are welcomed.

There are several designated disabled parking spaces in the King Alfred Quarter on Sparkford Road. Please contact Reception on 01962 841515. Parking is generally difficult here, so if you anticipate problems either with parking, or with entering and leaving the library, please contact Service Desk on 01962 827654 for advice.

The library's main entrance is situated on the same level as reception, opposite the chapel. The entrance has automatic doors, with a lift to all three levels.

West Downs Library entrance is on the ground floor.  After staffed hours the entrance is University card controlled via the upper floor which can be accessed by the lift.  The West Downs library is on two floors which are also linked by an internal lift. There is an Assistive Technology Room with assistive technology and a height adjustable table.

Please email libsupport@winchester.ac.uk or phone the library desk on 01962 827306.