What collections does the library hold, and how do I find them in the Learning Hub?

Main Print Collection

This collection is located on the second, third, and fourth floors of the Learning Hub. Items are sorted in number order by shelfmark (their classification of topic), divided between floors as follows;

• 001 to 612.99 are on the second floor
• 613 to 769.99 are on the third floor
• 770 to 999.99 are on the fourth floor.

We also have a video about finding a book on NELSON, and then on the shelves:

Oversize Collection

This contains resources that are larger than our standard print stock. These can be found after the School Experience collection, near the laptop cabinet on the second floor, next to the Health Kits.

Health Kits Collection

These models can be found on the second floor, next to the Oversize Collection, at the back of the School Experience collection.

School Experience Collection

The School Experience collection is a large collection of resources for use in teaching, they are divided into four main sections;

• Fiction books
• Non-fiction books
• Fiction kits
• Non-fiction kits.

These are located on the second floor of the Learning Hub, opposite the main collection.

Journals

Our collection of print journals are located on the ground floor of the Learning Hub, near the entrance to the Market restaurant. These can't be borrowed, but are available for reference use within the Learning Hub. 

Special Collection and Northamptonshire Collection

The library holds a special collection that comprises of rare and hard-to-replace journals and other resources.

For details on viewing the collection, visit our Special Collections pages. The Northamptonshire Collection is kept alongside this collection, and contains documents relating specifically Northamptonshire and its history. These resources are kept securely in the Learning Hub at Waterside Campus and are viewable by appointment with a member of library staff. To arrange an appointment or for more information, email librarians@northampton.ac.uk with the details of the resources you would like to view. Tutors wishing to book in sessions for their students should speak to their subject Academic Librarian contact to make suitable arrangements for access.

Illustrated Books

Our collection of illustrated books can be found on the third floor of the Learning Hub. They are located on the bookshelves at the far end of the third floor library collection. These resources are for reference only, they cannot be borrowed but they can be used within the Learning Hub.

Audio CDs

We hold a collection of audio CDs, these are located on the landing on the fourth floor of the Learning Hub.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Collection

We have an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Collection, this can be found on the fourth floor of the Learning Hub.

The Fowler Collection

The Fowler Collection is located within The Hide on the fourth floor of the Learning Hub. This collection is the personal research collection of Dr George Herbert Fowler and chiefly relates to published secondary sources for the study of history. These resources are for reference only, they cannot be borrowed but they can be used within the Learning Hub - if there is an event in The Hide please ask at the Library Help Desk on the second floor and staff will retrieve any items for you.

Leather Collection

Many of our books about leather are part of the main collection in the Learning Hub, however we also have a specialist Leather Collection.

Wellbeing Collection

We have a selection of fiction and non-fiction books that can help maintain your wellbeing, or maybe try a new hobby or activity. The are books available on the 2nd floor of the Learning Hub, next to the library desk. There is also a Reading List full of books, movies and activities for mental wellbeing and mindfulness.

I'd like some help to find what I need

We are very happy to help you find items within the Learning Hub. you can contact us by:

• email at libraryhelp@northampton.ac.uk
• our Chat service by clicking on the blue speech bubble at the bottom right of every page
• speaking with a member of library staff at the enquiry desk, located on the second floor of the Learning Hub during staffed hours
• ask us a question using our 'Submit a Question' form
• call us on 01604 89 3089

We also have a guide to explain what can be borrowed and for how long.