Studying at LJMU: get to know The Library
For this academic year, our libraries have been renamed to City Campus Library (formerly Avril Robarts) and Mount Pleasant Campus Library (formerly Aldham Robarts).
The libraries deliver all services, including academic writing support and IT support from these two campus locations.
The Student Life Building will still be open 24/7 and offers study spaces and IT support.
For all in person Library services and Academic Success support, head to the City Campus or Mount Pleasant Campus Libraries. You can find out more on the LJMU Library website.
Library opening hours
All Library opening hours for the City Campus Library and Mount Pleasant Library are available on the LJMU Library website, including weekday and weekend opening hours.
Book a study space, PC or loan laptop
The Library website also allows you to view live PC and loan laptop availability, book PCs and study spaces, and reserve print books.
Library services, resources and support
The Library is here to support all our students throughout your time at university at our Library sites, and online. We provide a huge range of resources and services to help you to maximise your study time and achieve your full academic potential.
Academic Success and assignment support
The Academic Success team of tutors and librarians provide expertise in searching and referencing library materials, academic writing, and maths & statistics. Find out more about Academic Success support including classes, drop-ins, appointments, self-study resources and teaching resources.
Library resources
The Library provides access to a wide range of resources to help you in your studies and research. We also provide expertise in using those resources both online and face to face.
Use our Discover tool to find books, journals and articles, or access LinkedIn Learning and other databases and resources.
IT support
The IT Engagement and Customer Service team is available in both Library sites and in the Student Life Building to provide expert IT Support on a range of topics including your LJMU account, Wi-Fi, the digital studio, multi-factor authentication, getting locked out of your account. You can also view our frequently asked questions to find your answer online.
Special Collections and Archives
Explore our unique archive collections and rare printed materials for study and research.
LJMU Special Collections and Archives (SCA) manage the university’s collections of historical, rare, and unique archival and print materials, including photographs, manuscripts, books, video and audio resources.
Bibliotherapy: reading and writing for wellbeing
Bibliotherapy - using reading and writing to manage your wellbeing and to support self-development - is proven to be an effective way to support your mental health.
Our Counselling team, together with Library colleagues, have put together a collection of therapeutic books which you can access throughout your studies.
They also run both online and in-person group events throughout the year focusing on a particular book or subject. There are a series of reading and writing for wellbeing events already planned for semester one during October, November and December 2025 – sign-up from the Student Advice and Wellbeing webpages.
Contact the Library
If you’ve not found what you are looking for or want to speak to a member of the Library team for further support, contact the Library.
