Easter vacation
The Sheppard-Worlock Library will be closed during the Easter vacation except for the collection of requested books from the vestibule which will be accessible Monday - Sunday 9am - 5pm. Please bring your Hope ID card to swipe into the library vestibule.
Please note that the book request function on OneSearch will be unavailable over the following holiday period:
- Thursday 1st April - Monday 5th April inclusive
Trinity Term from Monday 19th April
Following the further easing of lockdown restrictions on the 12th April it is planned to reopen The Sheppard-Worlock Library for pre-booked study spaces and the collection of requested books. Study space opening hours will be confirmed as soon as possible after the 12th April and are planned to be:
- Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
- Saturday - 10am - 3pm
Requested books can continue to be collected Monday - Sunday 9am - 5pm.
The main entrance to The Sheppard-Worlock Library is swipe entry only, please being your Hope ID card for access to the Library.
Please check library social media channels or email askaLibrarian@hope.ac.uk for the most up-to-date information.
Books can be returned through the Out-of-Hours Book Return bin outside The Sheppard-Worlock Library.
We apologise for the inconvenience these reduced opening hours may cause.
The Gateway Foyer is open 24/7 for students who need a PC but please check with the University before making any journey as the situation may change.
Mentor services
The Writing and Study Skills Mentors will be able to provide support and feedback by email. For academic writing support please contact writingmentor@hope.ac.uk and for Study Skills contact studyskills@hope.ac.uk
Please be aware that the Mentor services operate during term time only.
There are lots of resources available from the Study Skills and the Mentor webpages
Note: Mentor appointments will not be available over the Easter vacation. Last appointments will be on Friday 26th March and will resume on Monday 19th April.
The Cornerstone Library will remain closed until further notice with a twice weekly retrieval service in operation on Tuesdays (requests should be made by 5pm on Monday) and Fridays (requests should be made by 5pm on Thursday). Books can be collected from the Security Lodge. You will be emailed when your books are ready to collect. Alternatively, you can collect your books from The Sheppard-Worlock Library, please select when indicating your preferred collection point when making your request.
Library staff continue to be available to support you. For general library queries, please email askaLibrarian@hope.ac.uk or for subject specific queries email Angela Duckworth (duckwoa@hope.ac.uk).
Books can be returned through the Out-of-Hours Book Return bin which is located in the Student Success Zone. If you are unable to access the Returns bin please speak to staff at the Security Lodge.
We apologise for the inconvenience these reduced opening hours may cause.
Socially distanced PCs are available for use in the Student Sucess Zone.
Mentor services
The Writing and Study Skills Mentors can provide support and feedback by email. For academic writing support please contact writingmentor@hope.ac.uk and for Study Skills contact studyskills@hope.ac.uk
Please be aware that the Mentor services operate during term time only.
There are lots of resources available from the Study Skills and the Mentor webpages
The Capstone Library will remain closed until further notice with a twice weekly retrieval service in operation on Tuesdays (requests should be made by 5pm on Monday) and Fridays (requests should be made by 5pm on Thursday) Fridays. Books can be collected from the Security Lodge. You will be emailed when your books are ready to collect. Alternatively, you can collect your books from The Sheppard-Worlock Library, please select when indicating your preferred collection point when making your request.
Library staff continue to be available to support you. For general library queries, please email askaLibrarian@hope.ac.uk or for subject specific queries email Angela Duckworth (duckwoa@hope.ac.uk).
Books can be returned through the Out-of-Hours Book Return bin which is located in the Student Success Zone. If you are unable to access the Returns bin please speak to staff at the Security Lodge.
We apologise for the inconvenience these reduced opening hours may cause.
Socially distanced PCs are available for use in the Student Sucess Zone.
Mentor services
The Writing and Study Skills Mentors can provide support and feedback by email. For academic writing support please contact writingmentor@hope.ac.uk and for Study Skills contact studyskills@hope.ac.uk
Please be aware that the Mentor services operate during term time only.
There are lots of resources available from the Study Skills and the Mentor webpages
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, physical access to the collections is restricted to Liverpool Hope staff and students only.
Access to the collections is currently restricted but we are open online. Contact our Special Collections Librarian and she will endeavour to fulfil your research requirements virtually, and if possible, provide digital scans.
For all enquiries please email: specialcollections@hope.ac.uk.
