University of Surrey International Study Centre

Learning Resources and Academic Support

To support your academic study, the University provides first-class learning resources and facilities.

Library facilities

The University Library is at the heart of the campus. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays, and until 12.30am on weekdays in semester time so that you can access its resources whenever you need them. Students are able to make reservations and renewals online, and can renew books via an automated telephone service. A comprehensive programme of information skills training is also provided by experienced Academic Liaison Librarians.

The University Library provides:

seating for over 900 users, together with group work areas and seminar rooms
access to over 100 computer workstations and network access for laptops
a stock of over 500,000 books plus a wide range of periodicals
access to an ever-growing number of electronic databases and resources
a well-equipped Audio Visual room, including DVD, CD, video and vinyl playback facilities
additional support (including adapted IT facilities) for those with special needs

www.surrey.ac.uk/library

eLearning

You can use eLearning and online resources to support your degree programme learning experience both on and off campus. The University has recently invested in a leading-edge virtual learning environment, to provide efficient and easy access via the Internet.

Information Technology services

There is a comprehensive central computing service which includes Open Access PC rooms equipped with Windows XP machines with a range of software. You will have free access to most networking facilities, and wireless networking is increasingly available across campus. All of the University Courts of Residence now feature ResNet, a free broadband network service.

Other features include:

Most Open Access PC rooms are open 24 hours a day every day depending on building access
You will be given a free email account
An increasing number of degree modules are available through the University's interactive learning environment - ULearn
All areas have facilities for students with special needs

Surrey facts

24-hour access to computer labs seven days a week
Library seating for over 900 users
Internet and campus network facilities available from all residences and off campus

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