British Library Boston Spa Minibus
| The Library runs a regular free minibus service to the British Library Document Supply Centre at Boston Spa to give staff and students of the University the opportunity to use the extensive collections housed there. Visits are scheduled each semester and some during vacations. Posters are displayed around the Library giving the dates. Bookings are taken on a first-come-first-served basis and, as there is usually a full waiting list, we charge a fine for failure to turn up without prior notice. |
| The BL Bus is provided for academic staff, researchers and students of the University of Sheffield carrying out research in relation to their course or employment at the University. External borrowers, and staff and students carrying out personal research, may use the bus when places are available and may not order items in advance. Priority will be given to those pursuing work for the University of Sheffield. |
What material is available at the British Library at Boston Spa?The British Library (BL) at Boston Spa is the national document supply centre and contains about 8.5 million books and serials. English language books, wherever they are published are acquired comprehensively. Foreign language material is bought on a selective basis. In addition to the books and serials, the BL aim to collect all worthwhile conference proceedings regardless of subject or language. U.K. and U.S. thesis are held on micofilm or fiche. |
What services can I use at the British Library at Boston Spa?Direct access to the collections at the British Library is restricted so you can order the items you require in advance and they will be ready for you when you get there. Please ask for details. Photocopying facilities are available and you can get coffee and lunch in the cafe. There are freely available electronic resources, but please note that to comply with publisher licence agreements, the British Library require photographic proof of name & address when signing in to this service.
In addition, users will be asked to sign a declaration form to state that their use of these resources is for non-commercial private research purposes only. |
How do I trace material in the British Library at Boston Spa?All the British Library catalogues are available on the web, see the link above. |
How do I book for a minibus trip?If you would like any further information or wish to reserve a place on the bus, please telephone (0114) 222-25097 or call in at the Western Bank Library. Staff and students can also book online |
When are the next minibus trips?This current minibus schedule will be updated regularly, see the link above. |