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Library

Study, Research, Explore. You’ll find everything you need to take your studies further in the Norwich University of the Arts Library.

Housed in the Duke Street Building, a 19th century school building updated to make it fully accessible, the Library houses approximately 38,000 printed volumes, mainly devoted to arts, design, architecture and media.

Finding your way around

When you register as a student at Norwich University of the Arts you’ll receive a Library account, enabling you to borrow books, DVDs and games, renew items and make reservations online. You’ll also be given a Library Welcome Talk, for an overview of everything the Library offers.

Throughout the year, information literacy sessions will be made available to you, covering topics including research skills, using online resources and referencing support. You can also book a one-to-one tutorial with your dedicated subject librarian.

General support is available during Library opening hours via the first-floor helpdesk and library staff office.

What’s in our collection?

Alongside a vast collection of books and subscriptions to over 400 journal titles, the Library is also home to a variety of media including:

  • Exhibition catalogues
  • Special Collection items
  • Graphic design yearbooks
  • Computer games
  • Feature films (including a collection of animated films)

To find out more visit the library website. Guests and visitors can also search our catalogue online.

Printing, Photocopying and Scanning

Colour and black and white printing and copying facilities are available, as well as A4 and A3 flatbed scanners.

Computers in the Library

The Library has a mix of PCs and Macs, with more Macs available for use in the adjacent Mac Room. The Duke Street Building is WIFI enabled, so you’re welcome to use your own laptop.

Who can use the Library?

Access to the Library extends to all registered Norwich University of the Arts students and staff, as well as users registered within the SCONUL Access Scheme, alumni and certain categories of educational users and artists/designers.

To join the Library as an external member, or if you have any queries, please contact the Library team on 01603 751469 or email library@norwichuni.ac.uk.

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Find the Norwich University of the Arts Library

Library and Learning Support
Norwich University of the Arts
4 Duke Street
Norwich NR3 3AJ

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Our collection

Alongside a vast collection of books and subscriptions to over 400 journal titles, the Library is also home to a variety of media including:

Exhibition catalogues
Graphic design yearbooks
Computer application guides
Computer games
Feature films (including a collection of animated films)

Facilities

Printing, Photocopying and Scanning
Colour and black and white printing and photocopying facilities are available, as well as A4 and A3 flatbed scanners.

Computers in the Library
There are 18 computers in the Library reading and study areas, with a further 28 in the Library computer room. The Duke Street Building is WIFI enabled, so you’re welcome to use your own laptop.

Who can use the library?

Access to the Library extends to all registered Norwich University of the Arts students and staff and to users registered within the SCONUL Access Scheme. In addition alumni, certain categories of educational users and artists/designers are eligible to use the services. For more information and to join the Library as an external member, please visit the Norwich University of the Arts online shop.

If you have any queries or require further information, please contact the Library team on 01603 610561 or email library@norwichuni.ac.uk.

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Norwich University of the Arts
Francis House
3-7 Redwell Street
Norwich
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