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Lanchester Library
Coventry University
Frederick Lanchester Building
Gosford Street
Coventry
CV1 5DD
Telephone: +44 (0) 24 7765 7575
Email: customerservices.lib@coventry.ac.uk
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Important Information
Re-opening the library
The Lanchester Library will re-open to all University staff and students from Monday 3rd August 2020. We’ve missed you all and we’re looking forward to welcoming you back and supporting your work and studies. We’ve had to make some changes to how we operate to ensure our spaces are as safe as possible so please read the following information displayed in the tabs carefully.
Access - You will only be allowed into the Library past the entrance gates if you have pre-booked a study space or have requested books via our Click and Collect service (see below). You must have your ID card and booking confirmation to enter. Please note there is no drop-in printer access.
If you have lost your card please report it to Access Control straight away. You can order a new card online. You will need to scroll right to the bottom of the page to the area for re-odering replacement documents, ID cards are at the bottom of the list.
Click and Collect Coventry University 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 place a booking through the library online catalogue, Locate. Available 'on shelf' item requests will normally be ready for collection within 24 hours, items 'on loan to another user' - you will be notified once these items become available. You will be able to collect your requests from our collection area at the main entrance to the Library. Items will be held for a maximum of one week before being returned to the shelves. The LibGuide on click and collect gives more information on what to do.
Study Spaces – to enter the Library you need to pre-book a study space. Spaces are available for 1-4 hours per booking and you can book once per day. The number of spaces will be limited but we will increase availability to ensure we are at the maximum we can safely operate at whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines before the start of Semester 1. The booking system is now live just click on the purple space buttons .
Returning Books – from Monday 3rd August, please return books to the Welcome area at the Main Entrance to the Library.
Please see our working in the Library guidance for the specific safety measures in place and also our COVID FAQs for general information on our services at this time.
Opening Hours
Our opening hours are changing to ensure we can safely manage the Library building:
3rd August – 28th August:
Mon – Fri: 09.00 – 16.30 (CLOSED Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holiday 31st August)
LibChat support available through LOCATE 09.00 – Midnight, all week including weekends.
1st September – onwards
Monday – Sunday: 08.00 – 22.00
LibChat support available through LOCATE 09.00 – Midnight, all week including weekends.
Finding Resources
Search Locate for books:
Select a guide on library resources for your subject:
Select a general purpose guide:
Find all of our research databases in one place.
Study Spaces in the Lanchester Library
Library Events & Workshops
Come along to a Library event or workshop to help you improve your academic and study skills. Check the calendar to see what’s on and book your place.