The University of Sheffield
The University Library

Places to study

Information Commons (IC) Other library sites

The IC is open 24/7 and offers:

  • Western Bank Library houses books for Arts and Humanities, Science and Social Sciences, print journals, maps and other special collections
  • St. George's Library houses material for Economics, Engineering, Computer Science and Information Studies
  • The Health Sciences Library, Royal Hallamshire Hospital holds material for Medicine, Dentistry, Health and Nursing. There is also a small branch of The Health Sciences Library at the Northern General Hospital
  • Always check StarPlus the Library catalogue for specific locations
  • See individual library site web pages for specific facilities, opening hours, and food and drink policy
Computer rooms Help and advice
There are over 1,600 computers around the campus in various locations.
HSL Computer room

If you need any help, please ask any member of staff at an information point, or the student ambassadors who are on hand to help you for the first couple of weeks of semester.
You can also contact the helpdesks:

Or you may be able to find the answer for yourself using the CiCS Self Service Helpdesk