Library staff are here to help and support you with your studies at Liverpool Hope.
The staff
The Library is staffed by Subject Librarians, Library Assistants and Student Ambassadors; please ask them any questions you may have whilst in the library.
Student Ambassadors (identified by wearing a red top) can help with basic enquiries such as opening hours, using the self-service machines and directions.
Library Assistants can assist you with issues relating to your library account and help with finding items in the library.
Subject Librarians are available for detailed subject enquiries and research techniques. Subject Librarians can be found on Subject Support points (when operational) or you can ask at the Library Help Point for the on-call Librarian. Subject Librarians can also offer support online via Zoom or Hangouts.
Contact Points
The Library Help Point is the desk immediately inside the main entrance of to The Sheppard-Worlock Library. At the Creative Campus Libraries, the Help Point is located at the rear of the Cornerstone Library and at the front of the Capstone Library.
The Subject Support Point in The Sheppard-Worlock Library is clearly sign-posted. The Creative Campus Subject Support Point is based in the Cornerstone Library near the library entrance. Here you can find the Subject Librarian on Mondays and Fridays during term time.
The Sheppard-Worlock Library
Hope Park
Liverpool Hope University
Hope Park
L16 9JD
Library Help Point: 0151 291 2000
Subject support points: 0151 291 2079 / 0151 291 2007
The Creative Campus Library
Creative Campus
Liverpool Hope University
Creative Campus
17 Shaw Street
Liverpool
L6 1HP
Library Help Points:
Cornerstone: 0151 291 2099
Capstone: 0151 291 3910
Subject support point: 0779 370 9259
Email for all general library queries
AskaLibrarian@hope.ac.uk
Social Media
Twitter: @Hope_Library
Instagram: @livhopelibrary
Read our Special Collections blog here
IT Services:
Located on the first floor of The Sheppard-Worlock Library.
ITShelp@hope.ac.uk
Contact details for the Subject Librarians
Your Subject Librarian can offer you support with finding resources for your assignments and exams.
Robert Cunningham
Department of Geography and Environmental Science
School of Health and Sport Sciences
School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Psychology
Email: cunninr@hope.ac.uk
Angela Duckworth
Business School
School of Creative & Performing Arts
Email: duckwoa@hope.ac.uk
Call: 07793709259
Fiona Hair
School of Social Sciences
Email: hairf@hope.ac.uk
John Miller
School of Humanities
School of Law
Email: millerj1@hope.ac.uk
Philippa Williams
School of Education
Email: williap@hope.ac.uk
We aim to make your library experience the best it can be. Please contact one of our specialist staff if you have an enquiry relating to their area.
Susan Murray
Director of Student Learning
Susan takes the strategic lead for Library Services, Learning and Teaching, Learning Spaces around the campuses and Learning Resources. Susan welcomes feedback from students and staff on any of these areas so please do get in touch.
Call: 0151 291 2002
Email: murrays@hope.ac.uk
Jayne Burgess
Director of Library Services
Jayne is responsible for the strategic development and operation of library services and collections. Working closely with the Directors of Student Learning and Learning & Teaching and the Student Learning team, she is committed to Hope's wider enhancement strategy to ensure staff and students receive the very best library and learning experience during their University journey.
Call: 0151 291 2004
Email: burgesj@hope.ac.uk
Matthew Adams
Research Support Librarian
Matthew provides support to academic staff and PGR students from all schools and departments across the university. He is responsible for Hope’s Institutional Research Archive (HIRA) and can provide advice and information on open access publishing and copyright.
Email: adamsm2@hope.ac.uk
Mandy Ducker
Collections Librarian
Mandy oversees the acquisition of library materials in all formats. She is also responsible for content discovery and maintaining links to relevant resources.
Call: 0151 291 2022
Email: duckera@hope.ac.uk
Karen Backhouse
Special Collections Librarian
Karen oversees Archives & Special Collections and can help with any queries you have regarding our special collections and archives.
Call: 0151 291 2027
Email: backhok@hope.ac.uk
Nadia Donaldson
Learning Skills and Spaces Coordinator
Nadia oversees our learning spaces as well as our team of writing and study skills mentors.
Call: 0151 291 2013
Email: mahernn@hope.ac.uk
Stephen Bird
Customer Services Coordinator
Stephen oversees the front of house services, this includes the Library Help Points and is your contact for library procedures including access/loan issues.
Cal: 0151 291 2056
Email: birds1@hope.ac.uk
