The Library team
University Librarian: Susannah Waters
The Library is the heart of the University's information services...
The Library’s collections, dedicated study spaces and experienced team of staff form a vital part of the student learning experience and ensure students and researchers receive the right support they need throughout their time at LJMU. We hold the Customer Service Excellence quality mark demonstrating our commitment to putting students and staff at the heart of everything we do.
We have a comprehensive collection of resources for study and research available in our two library buildings and online, supported by a team of expert librarians and dedicated subject specialists who can help with finding, evaluating and referencing resources. We also have a team of tutors who support academic skills development such as maths and statistics, critical analysis, planning assignments and academic writing.
Our two libraries provide a range of extensive study spaces, so whether you want space to concentrate, collaborate, or get creative, you should find what you need. We also offer comfortable seating areas and Leisure Reading collections for when users want to take a break from their studies. The libraries are open seven days a week during term-time and help is available 24/7 via our online chat service.
The Library manages special collections and archives and makes these available to anybody who wants to consult them. Post-war popular culture, particularly relating to Liverpool, is strongly represented. Our archives include papers from playwright Willy Russell, McCartney biographer Barry Miles, Jon Savage’s punk archive, and the Everyman Theatre. We also hold a growing collection of Periodicals of the Victorian Era, including The Strand and Punch magazines.
We are the custodian of the collected outputs of all the university’s researchers, including articles, data and doctoral theses. In addition, The Library provides training, support and systems for researchers to enable them to achieve their full potential and create a global impact.