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Opening hours and contact details

Welcome to CU Coventry LibGuides

The Library will reopen on the 14^th of September

Due to COVID-19 there have been some changes to the way the Library will operate, here you can find all of the information you need to use the Library.

Phone: 02477 659639

Email: library@cuc.coventry.ac.uk

From the 14th of September 2020, opening hours are:

Monday	8:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	8:30 - 18:00
Wednesday	8:30 - 17:00
Thursday	8:30 - 18:00
Friday	8:30 - 17:00
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Quick links

Locate can be used to access ebooks and find print books in the Library.

Access core textbooks and search through hundreds of ebooks on Bibliu.

Referencing help and support.

Reading lists- view essential and recommended reading for each module on your course.

Covid-19 Library information

Covid-19 FAQs

Important Information

Space booking:

Due to COVID-19 you cannot study in the Library unless you have booked a study space.

To book a study space please contact the Library:

Speak to a member of staff at the help desk
Email Library@cuc.coventry.ac.uk (please ensure conformation of booking is received before attending)
Phone 02477 659639

Spaces can be booked for either 2 or 4 hours. In a single day, there is a maximum of 4 hours bookable per student, bookings can be made up to one week in advance.

Please let us know if you would like to book a desk or a desk with a PC.

All bookable spaces are at least 2 meters apart from any other available spaces. Bookable spaces should be cleaned before and after each use, sanitising equipment will be provided.

Please ensure you bring your student ID card.

To maintain social distancing, access to shelving is currently restricted to staff only.

CU Coventry has a huge collection of e-books and e-journals but there may still be some items that are only available in print.

If you need a printed copy of a book, you can request this at the Library help desk, by calling 02477 659639, or emailing Library@cuc.coventry.ac.uk

Our staff will retrieve the item for you and you will be able to collect from the Library help desk. Books will be held, ready for collection for 1 week.

We quarantine all returned items for at least 72 hours before they’re re-shelved.

Our opening hours are changing to ensure we can safely manage the Library building.

From the 14^th of September, the Library will be open:

Monday	8:30 – 17:00
Tuesday	8:30 – 19:00
Wednesday	8:30 – 17:00
Thursday	8:30 – 19:00
Friday	8:30 – 17:00
Saturday	8:30 – 14:00

We will be available to support you remotely during evenings, weekends and when the Library is not physically open.

CU Coventry Library

At CU Coventry you will find a Library with professionally qualified staff to support you throughout your studies.

The Library is available to all staff and students and provides access to electronic and print resources, as well as spaces to study. We aim to provide all essential course reading both online and in print. We also have background and additional reading materials, as well as a selection of resources to support study and language skills.

We hope that you find this information on these pages useful and look forward to seeing you in the Library.