52General Information Library and Learning Services Northumbria's Library and Learning Services are always on hand to support you; our City Campus library is open 24x7 and has a diverse range of services and support to ensure you have everything you need, when you need it. Services Well- stocked libraries at City Campus and Coach Lane provide access to more than 500,000 books, 300+ databases and over 30,000 journals, most of which are available electronically from anywhere in the world. Our award- winning search service, NORA, helps you navigate through this vast range of electronic resources to find the information you need. In addition, part- time and distance learning students can access our loan services by post. To help develop your skills, we offer a range of induction and advanced skills sessions throughout the year, tailored directly to the needs of your course. Dedicated PC's for postgraduate research students are available 24x7 in our Research Hubs. Northumbria's Digital Research Repository is available at www. northumbria. ac. uk/ nrl. It includes published research and peer- reviewed research materials. It is also a platform for authors to make their work accessible on a global scale. We also ensure we ' feed the mind' to help you make the most of your time in the Library. In ' the basement' at City Campus Library you can purchase fresh coffees and light refreshments any time of the day or night. Support Help is available 24 hours a day through a range of enquiry services - you can consult our staff in person at the library, ring us up or email us on ask4help@ northumbria. ac. uk from the comfort of your own home. As part of your induction you will be introduced to your Information Specialist who can help you to find the information you need and advise you of any further skills opportunities to ensure you reach your full potential. Success We strive to provide excellent customer- focused services and in 2008 Northumbria's Library and Learning Services achieved its best ever score in the National Student Survey, ranking us 13th across the sector for the question ' the library resources and services are good enough for my needs'. The library is at the heart of the campus and at the heart of the student experience, at the heart of the library is a first class service to help you become a first class student.

www. northumbria. ac. uk53 Student Services SupportingtheStudent Journey Step 1 Even before entry our welcoming Student Wellbeing and Disability Support can offer advice and support on practical, financial and personal matters. Step 2 As a student at Northumbria, a range of Student Services can help you make the most of your student experience and successfully complete your course. Step 3 The Careers & Employment Service can assist in securing work experience and paid employment while studying as well as planning for graduate employment and study after completing your course! Student Services are dedicated to supporting your well- being and can provide you with these resources: Welfare and International: advice on UK Student funding including student loans, benefits, scholarships, bursaries and childcare support; visa and immigration issues, working in the UK, post study work, police registration and general advice on keeping healthy and staying safe, One Planet social activities and welfare advice and information. Counselling: one- to- one, drop- in service, email counselling, workshops and seminars, group work and advice from a mental health practitioner. Disability Support: support and advice, information on additional funding, individual exam arrangements and bank of specialist equipment for borrowing. Multifaith Chaplaincy: individual pastoral and spiritual support, info on places of worship, social activities, available to everyone - all faiths or none! We also provide a Careers & Employment Service that provides: . Career planning, employment and further study . Careers Centre with wide range of multimedia resources . Drop- in and one- to- one appointments . Access to a specialist International Student Employment Adviser . Workshops on jobsearching . Advertising part- time student jobs and graduate employment . Employer presentations and career fairs . Opportunities for voluntary work and the Northumbria+ Award for Volunteering From the point you consider applying until you graduate, we are there to support the student experience every step of the way...