Discover Oxford Brookes Library 

Location:

The library is in the John Henry Brookes Building on Headington campus. It's a multi-level, modern space that provides a variety of study environments.

Oxford Brookes is a central place for students to study and access resources. Here's a bit of guidance on what to expect inside

Making the Most of Study Spaces

The Oxford Brookes Library offers a range of study areas and resources to accommodate the needs of all kinds of students.

•  Quiet Study Spaces: The library has both silent study areas and group study rooms. There are also computer stations for accessing research databases and other online resources.

• Books and Resources: You can find a wide range of academic books and journals. It also offers a huge collection of ebooks and digital resources accessible online through the library website.

• Printing and Scanning: There are printing and photocopying stations available

• Librarian Support: The library staff can assist you with finding books, journals, or navigating the library’s online catalog. They offer research and citation help as well.

You can access Oxford Brookes University's Library homepage at 

Brookes website : https://www.brookes.ac.uk/library

This page provides information about the library's services, collections, and support.

Services Available:

• Borrowing and returning  Returning Books: You can borrow books  using your student ID card at self-service kiosks. Returning library books is easy, just put it inside the library return machine 

• Library Hub: The library has a space dedicated to help students with academic writing, referencing, and research skills.

The Study Café:

Located near the library is a café area where you can take a break, grab a coffee, and relax.

Dewey Decimal System in Brookes:

• Finding a Book: When you search for a book using the library's online catalog, you'll get a Dewey Decimal number. This number tells you where the book is located on the shelves in the library.

• On the Shelf: Books are organised in numerical order according to the Dewey number. So, books with similar topics are placed near each other.

If you're unsure about where a specific subject is located, ask the staff at the library help desk or use the library's online system to search for your book and its Dewey number.

The subject librarian:

The staff in the library are ready to assist you with and queries you might have 

If you need direct assistance or support from Ms. Joanna Cooksey, you can typically contact her via the library's contact system, or find her details through the library’s staff directory. Alternatively, she may have office hours or be available for consultations, and you can book a one-on-one meeting if necessary.

Reflection:

Libraries use systems like Dewey Decimal, which can be hard to understand at first. I overcame this by asking librarians for help and practicing searching online. 

Also, with so many books and materials, it’s tough to find what you need. I got better by using search filters and learning how to narrow down results.

The Headington campus library is a quiet and productive environment, with resources to support your studies. If you need help, just ask the friendly staff at the service desk or look for the signs guiding you around.