University of Sussex International Study Centre

Learning resources and facilities

When you join the International Foundation Year at the ISC you will benefit from a range of specialist resources designed to support your studies and enhance your learning experience.

Library facilities

The International Study Centre is equipped with all the key day-to-day learning materials and course books you will need. In addition, the University Library provides a quiet and comfortable place to study. It is open into the evening and at weekends during term time. Should you need advice when using the Library, the friendly staff are there to help. Much of the Library's information is also available over the internet so you can use the electronic library anywhere and at any time www.sussex.ac.uk/library

InfoSuss

This is a web-based tutorial to help you find your way through the many electronic resources. It will show you how to use the Library catalogue and find information online

Special collections

The Library has a unique collection of manuscripts, archives and rare books, including the papers of Rudyard Kipling, Virginia and Leonard Woolf, and the archive of the New Statesman, as well as the worldfamous Mass Observation Archive. Many of these collections are used in University courses.

IT Services

IT Services provide a range of computer facilities that are available to help you study successfully. Located across the campus, many with 24-hour access, all PCs have a customised desktop, a full MS Office suite, email and internet access. You can print and use your personal file storage from all these PCs. In addition we provide specialist software and a small number of Unix and iMac computers. There are a number of adapted PCs for students with disabilities and additional learning needs.

IT Services staff offer help and support via the web, by email, over the telephone and in person. There is also an extensive range of ICT skills training courses.

Wireless networking at the University

We strongly encourage you to bring a laptop so that you can take advantage of our extensive wireless network. As well as being able to prepare your written assignments when and where you choose, you will be in a better position to take advantage of the investment the University is making in virtual learning and access to online support and information services.

Sussex Direct

When you start your degree programme, you will be able to log into Sussex Direct for personal and secure access to information about your courses, timetables and marks. You will even have access to your timetable via some mobile phones.

University Bookshop

The University Bookshop stocks a wide range of both academic and general-interest books. Experienced staff work with degree programme tutors to keep reading lists up to date, and aim to ensure that course books for degree subjects are available.

Library facilities

Over 1,000 study places
Eight group workrooms
Electronic Library
Over 100 PCs, laptop facilities and wireless coverage throughout
Audio-visual materials including films and documentaries
Collection enquiries desk
Automated book issue and return

IT Services

450 PCs, many available 24 hours a day
Wireless network to enable laptop owners to access online resources
Free email and internet access
Access to personalised information about your studies
Help via the web, by email, over the telephone and in person
Training from beginner to advanced level
Safe storage for computer files, accessible both off and on campus
Extensive printing facilities
Adapted PCs for students with disabilities or additional learning needs

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