Campus and facilities
Welcome to the Library
Library & Learning Services provides students, staff and external visitors with a range of library and print services on our York and London Campuses.
For services and library information for students please visit our Library pages for students.
On the University's York Campus, the Fountains Learning Centre is home to the University's collection of books and other print resources, as well as providing bookable study spaces.
We've put together a welcome guidebook to provide you with a concise overview on the services offered to you by the Library, and on how we can help you get the most out of the resources held by the University. You download the guide as a PDF or EPUB. EPUB files are compatible with most eReader devices and apps.
Library Welcome Guide (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Accessibility
Fountains Learning Centre is spread over three floors. It is accessed via the main or back entrances of the Fountains building and is accessible via either an automatic door or a revolving door. Access to all floors is via stairs or lift. A tour of escape routes and safe havens is available.
Disabled staff and students can also apply for a University parking permit which allows them to park in various locations on the Lord Mayors Walk campus. Disabled parking permit applications are treated as priority, however they are not guaranteed due to limited availability.
Welcome to the Library
Where can I find resources?
You can search for resources in our library catalogue.
We have electronic versions available of many of our resources. If an electronic version is not available you can arrange to borrow it from the Library using our Click and Collect service.
Library collections
Archives
The Library archives include the Post-1945 York Theatre Royal Archive, YSJ historical Archives and the Yorkshire Theatres Playbills and Posters.
Rees-Williams Collection
A collection of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian children's books, consisting of over 3000 volumes dating from around 1780 to the 1920s.
Northern Independent Press Collection
A dedicated archive of works published by independent presses based in the north of England, started in 2017 by the York Centre for Writing.
I AMplify project
This project brings together and organises initiatives which aim to lift the voices of marginalised peoples and communities in our library and in our curriculum.
Library policies and documents
This page brings together all of the policies and documents relating to our library.
You can find out about acceptable use of IT systems, how we are improving the accessibility of our services and read our Customer care statement.