Libraries and study spaces

Our Libraries

The Sheppard-Worlock Library offers bookable and drop-in study spaces, dedicated postgraduate and Honours PC spaces, private study rooms with PCs, collaborative group rooms with presentation facilities, and a range of zones to study in including silent, quiet, group and social spaces.

The Creative Campus has two small libraries in the Cornerstone and Capstone buildings. The Cornerstone building offers a 24-hour PC study space called the Student Success Zone, a large quiet Reading Room with PCs and a dedicated Honours space with PCs. 

Library staff are here to help and support you with your studies at Liverpool Hope. The Library is staffed by Subject Librarians and Library Assistants during core opening hours.

Library Help Point

Library Assistants can help you with finding books in the Library and any issues with your library account. There will be a member of staff at the Library Help Point during core opening hours to answer or refer to any questions you may have.

Student Ambassadors, identified by their red top, work at the Help Point during non-core, extended opening hours and can help with basic enquiries such as opening hours, using the self-service machines and directions.

Subject Support Point

Subject Librarians are available for detailed subject enquiries and research techniques. They can offer support face-to-face or online via Zoom.

Contact us

For general library queries email AskaLibrarian@hope.ac.uk

The Sheppard-Worlock Library

Hope Park
Liverpool Hope University
Hope Park
L16 9JD

Help Point 0151 291 2000
Subject Support Point 0151 291 2079

The Creative Campus Libraries
Creative Campus
Liverpool Hope University
Creative Campus
17 Shaw Street
Liverpool
L6 1HP

Cornerstone Library

Help Point (located rear of the library): 0151 291 2099
Subject Support Point: 0779 370 9259

Capstone Library

Help Point (located at the front of the library): 0151 291 3910
Subject Support Point: 0779 370 9259

Twitter: @LivHopeLibrary

Instagram: @LivHopeLibrary

	Stephen Bird  Customer Services Coordinator E: birds1@hope.ac.uk  T: 0151 291 2004
	Susan Murray Director of Student Learning E: murrays@hope.ac.uk T: 0151 291 2002

IT support

The ITS Help Desk is located on the first floor of The Shephard-Worlock Library and is open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm during term time.

E: itshelp@hope.ac.uk
T: 0151 291 2100

Staff at the ITS Help Desk can help with technical issues with PCs or laptops, ID cards, changing your password, printer/copiers, or for a 24-hr laptop loan for use within the Library.

Find out where the PCs are located around the whole University on the IT website.

Staff at the Library Help Point can help with laptop loans for 1 week or more. Please note that you will be required to sign an eligibility agreement to take a laptop off-campus/home.

Library study spaces

The Sheppard-Worlock Library has the largest range of study spaces in the University, offering a range of zones from silent, quiet, group and social for you to use. The Library has just under 160 PCs, black and white and colour printing, photocopying and scanning facilities. For a more detailed view of the library, click on the floor plans below:

The Sheppard-Worlock Library Ground Floor Plans

The Sheppard-Worlock Library First Floor PlansThe Sheppard-Worlock Library First Floor Plans

For more detailed information about the study spaces and loanable items, please visit the Library Moodle page.

Kitchen and Social spaces

If you need a break or something to eat and drink, visit our Student Kitchen Space. You can refill your water bottle, warm up your food in one of the microwaves, or make yourself a hot drink with the kettles provided. Bring your own refreshments and don’t forget to use a lidded mug. There are also cold drinks and snack vending machines (cash only).

We have put together several resources, activities and ideas to help you maintain a good study/rest balance. It may seem counter-productive to take time out when a deadline is looming, but research shows that it’s a really effective investment of your time. So why not take time out to play a game of Scrabble, read a well-being book, or just take a break? There are comfy seats in the Kitchen, in the Group space next to the Kitchen and at the top of the stairs up to the IT Balcony.

We run and promote a range of well-being activities throughout the year, such as the inspiration tree, desk yoga and remind you of the best local outdoor walking areas. Details are advertised on the Library Moodle.

How to book a study space

Private Study Rooms, Postgraduate Rooms, Group Study Rooms (with display screens) and specialist rooms can be booked in advance. To book a study space in the library please log into MyHope and then select the ‘library room booking’ spot box. Please check our opening hours before booking a space.

PCs

Bookable PC spaces are in the Postgraduate Rooms and Private Study Rooms. Drop-in PCs are located in the Honours Space, Accessible Study Room, IT Balcony and our first-floor quiet zones.

We also have drop-in Study Pods with display screens in the Group Zones, Group Study Rooms and the Student Kitchen. You can bring your own laptop to use in the Pods or borrow one from the IT Help Point.

You can find out which PCs are available within the Library and across the campus by downloading the University app HopeUni. 

All PCs on the ground, first floor, and private study spaces are now loaded with Inspirations, SPSS, Sibelius and Read & Write software. 40 PCs on the first floor (rear) and SWL124 have now been loaded with Jamovi and PsychoPy. The different types of software are clearly identified on each PC within these spaces.

Other software:

• Private study space 006 and 007 are loaded with Microdiet software.
• Private study space 007 is loaded with Transcription software.
• Private study space 109 is loaded with Eikon and Refinitiv software.
• Private study space 110, 112, and 113 are loaded with Arcgis software.
• Private study space 110 and 111 is loaded with Bibleworks software.
• All private study spaces with PCs are loaded with SmartBoard Software.

For more information about other PC locations on campus, check the IT pages which also give detailed information about the specialist software packages available in these areas.

Hope Park

Student Success Zone (24-hour access)

The Student Success Zone is located on the ground floor of the Gateway Building next to the main reception and the Employability Hub. This is a relaxed space where students can drop-in and use the 6 PCs available. A printer is available, select print queue GWB-0-

The Frances Mary Lescher 

There are over 125 PCs available for student use within this building on the third and fourth floors. FML 300, 311B, 400, 409, 411 and 413 are computer labs that can be used when there is no teaching scheduled. Check the University app HopeUni to check PC availability across these floors.

Located on the ground floor next to the entrance to the chapel are group study spaces with presentation screens. The presentation screens allows groups to view presentations, videos and documents. There are also PCs within this space and printing facilities. There is also relaxed social flexible seating located within this area.

Fresh Hope 

There are 6 PCs available within Fresh Hope at the rear of the cafeteria. These are based within a social area and can be used on a drop-in basis for students who are surfing or browsing the internet. The nearest printer is located in Frances Mary Lescher.

Eden Building

The Eden learning spaces are located on the ground and the first floor of the building. Based on the ground floor is a reading area with group study spaces, which is located opposite the lecture theatre Eden 036. Students and staff can also borrow and swap books within this space.

Based on the first floor are large group study pods available for social and group work. There are also low and high tables available for group work with plug sockets available for laptop use.

The Eden Building has over 30 PCs available within the Eden 002. These machines can only be used when there is no teaching scheduled in the labs.

Creative Campus

Reading Room

The Reading Room is located on the ground floor of the Cornerstone Building (west wing) and is open during term time Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm. It contains 16 wireless PCs, 7 PCs that have access to the Milapfest collection and colour printing facilities. It also contains a range of group and individual study spaces.

Honours Study Space

SCONUL Access

SCONUL is a scheme which allows University students to visit other academic libraries who are part of the scheme. Please the SCONUL Access webpages for more information and how to apply.

Public libraries

As a student at Liverpool Hope you can join the public library to borrow from their physical collection and gain access to their online resources and e-books via the Read Liverpool scheme. You will have access to Central Library as well as some of the smaller branch libraries.

Local libraries

The Athenaeum is a subscription library located in Liverpool founded in 1800. The collections mainly cover history and literature. Membership is free, but each visit costs £10 (please contact the Athenaeum Library directly if you need to make several visits).

The North West Film Archive cares for over 50,000 items from the pioneer days of film in the mid 1890s to video production of the present day. If you are interested in using the collections please take a moment to browse the NWFA's Film & Video Catalogue - you can make an enquiry by contacting a member of staff.

See Using other libraries - full instructions for accessing these external resources.

Inter-library loans

Books or journal articles that are unavailable in the Library can be requested via the Inter-Library Loan service using the forms below. Please remember to check the Library catalogue before submitting a request. Although all requests are actioned immediately please allow at least two weeks for requests to be satisfied.

Inter-library loans are free up to the following limits per academic year;

• Undergraduates - 5 items
• Postgraduates - 10 items
• PhD - 20 items
• Staff - 30 items

Please see the Inter-library loan webpages for full details and how to apply.

Feedback and suggestions

Tell us what you think of the Library Services and Learning Spaces. Feedback from our users helps us plan and develop our services. If you have any comments, complaints or commendations, please fill in the form below. Feedback can also be provided via a comments card in the library, or in person to staff at service points or your Subject Librarian.

Library staff take all complaints seriously and where possible we try to resolve any problems straightaway.  If this is not possible, your complaint will be referred to the appropriate member of staff who will investigate the issue. You will receive a response at the earliest opportunity, normally the next working day.

If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive you can contact Susan Murray, Director of Library and Learning Spaces (murrays@hope.ac.uk) who will respond within one week of receipt.

Purchase suggestions

Has a book changed your life and you want to encourage others to read that book? Have you wished the library stocked a book that you’d like to read? Then why not recommend the library purchases a copy? This can be fiction or non-fiction, leisure or academic for your own research. Use the form below to make a request and we’ll keep you posted.

Unfortunately, we may not be able to purchase every book as factors such as availability and price need to be considered, and we need to ensure a balance across all subjects, but we will notify you of the decision. Please do allow plenty of time as the process can be lengthy, especially during vacation times.

The Library and Learning Spaces Charter

Library staff are committed to providing all our users with high quality services and facilities, but we can only achieve this in partnership with you. Please help us to help you make the most of library services and facilities. The charter describes the expectations and responsibilities of both parties.

The Library and Learning Spaces Charter

Library Rules and Regulations

The Library rules and regulations cover the expected conduct of everybody who uses the library.

It details our rules in relation to;

• Accessing the library and using it's resources
• Respecting your learning environment
• Protecting and updating your data
• Financial and legal matters
• The use of IT facilities
• Our notice on inappropriate behaviour

Library Rules and Regulations

The Library Donations Policy

The Library welcomes donations from staff and students under certain circumstances. Please read our donations policy before contacting us to donate books.

Library Donations Policy

The Library Development Plan

Working with Library Steering, the Library team have created a Library Development Plan to cover the period 2021-2026. The plan provides the vision, values and key themes that will shape the development and enhancement of Library Services.

The key themes are;

• Developing, enhancing and exploiting collections
• Enhancing the library experience for all
• Facilitating and supporting skills development
• Providing high quality learning spaces
• Enhancement through technology
• To advance support and facilities for researchers

Action plans have been devised to operationalise these targets and regular process reports will be presented to Library Steering.

Library Development Plan