Hugh Owen Library

Information Services support and service levels

Core hours: 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday

Information Services offers a range of services and support between 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday during term and vacation times (except when the libraries are closed).

There are a variety of silent, individual and group study spaces available in the Iris de Freitas Room and on Level D and Levels E & F of the Hugh Owen Library. 

• More information on Study Zones and the Noise Alert Service
• Safety information

Please note:                                                                You must bring your Aber Card to use the Library and the study spaces

Levels E & F 

There are a range of study spaces, individual and group study rooms and a computer room (EL6) on Levels E & F. Our collections of books are also kept on these levels.

Access

You do not need to book to access Levels E and F and you are able to browse the collections. However, you do need to book the group study rooms and individual study carrels in advance. 

How to get to Levels E and F 

Come into the Library through the main entrance and up the stairs at the far end of Level D

Iris de Freitas Room

The Iris de Freitas Room has a mix of individual and group study rooms, study spaces, a printer/photocopier/scanner and a vending area. 

Access

You do not need to book to use the Iris de Freitas Room but you do need to book to use the study rooms. 

How to find the Iris de Freitas Room

Come into the library through the main entrance and go to Level E. From the stairs, turn right, go past the two study rooms and you'll see the entrance to the Iris de Freitas Room through the next door on your right

The Hugh Owen Library offers:

• Aber Card collection
• Binding
• Desk lamps for use in the library can be requested from the Enquiry Desk
• DVD Viewing facilities
• Help and support
• Group Study Rooms
• Individual study rooms (Carrels)
• Lost property
• Maths and Stats Support drop in sessions 
• Printing, photocopying and scanning
• Sale of consumables
• Self issue machines
• Self return machine (on level D)
• Hydrachill Water refilling station (Level D)
• Wi-Fi

The Hugh Owen Library's collections cover the humanities, business, law, social sciences, biological and earth sciences and also include:

• Celtic
• Contemporary fiction
• Diplomatic Documents
• DVDs
• Effective Study
• European Documentation Centre
• Newspapers
• Official Publications
• Palaeography
• PGCE
• Rare books
• Reference
• Statistical Publications
• Theses
• Wellbeing Collection - Read Well

Information on borrowing from the library's collections can be found on this page.

• Hugh Owen Library - Level D Floor Plan
• Hugh Owen Library - Level E Floor Plan
• Hugh Owen Library - Level F Floor Plan
• Iris De Freitas Room

Here's an online tour of the Hugh Owen Library:

To protect yourself and others we ask that:

• You sanitise your hands on entering, and regularly while using, the library.
• You wipe work surfaces, keyboards, mice, printers etc before and after use.
• You use your own Aber Card to swipe to enter and exit the library.
• You wear a face covering at all times, unless exempt.
• You do not come to the library if you are unwell.

We will ensure

• The numbers of users in the library at any one time are strictly limited.
• Staff working in the library are following recommended hygiene practises.
• Regular cleaning is carried out.
• There are hand sanitising stations at the entrance.

• Accessible toilet facilities are available on Level D
• An integrated hearing induction loop is available at the main Enquiry desk.
• Magnifiers and coloured overlays are available to borrow from the Enquiry Desk
• The main entrance on level D is accessible from the Piazza
• The Fire Alarms are both the Klaxon and bell types. Deaf alerters are avialable from the enquiry desk
  It is essential that the lift should not be used when the fire alarm is in operation.
• Please contact Student Support Services and Health, Safety and Environment Office to arrange a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) for the Library if relevant.

If you would like a guided tour of the facilities, or to discuss any specific requirements you have, please contact us.