Barnes Library

The Barnes Library occupies three floors in the central block of the Medical School.  The library supports staff and students in the subject areas of medicine, biosciences, health sciences and sport.

Facilities

Collections

Current editions of books are in the High Demand Collection on the ground floor. Older editions are in the Stack Collection on the first floor, or in the Research Reserve.

Study spaces

The Barnes Library has nearly 250 study spaces. Individual study spaces can be found on the first floor, and group study spaces are on the second floor.

The library's ground floor entrance is next to the College’s Doug Ellis Learning Hub, providing PCs and spaces for individual and group study, along with laptops which can be borrowed.

Computers

Networked PCs for individual study are available on the first floor. 

Photocopying and printing 

There are two Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) on the first floor and one in the High Demand Collection on the ground floor, all of which allow printing, photocopying and scanning to University email addresses.

Our managed print system allows you to collect your printing from any of our MFDs, and to print from your own laptop or mobile device. 

Anatomy Resource Room   

This room contains a full set of anatomy models, and can be booked by Medical students as individuals or in groups. Please ask at the Information Desk for details. 

Accessibility

The following equipment is available:

  • Bar magnifier
  • Coloured overlays
  • Magnifying glass
  • Magnifying sheet

Find out more about the accessibility of our services.