Library Search is our Library’s catalogue. You’ll find Library Search touchscreens in all the library buildings that you can use to search for a book. You can also access Library Search via your own mobile device.

Most of your key textbooks can be found in the Philip Robinson Library, giving you 24/7 term-time access to the books you need for your studies. The books in the Law Library can be used as research materials and further reading. 

Our books are arranged by subject and each subject is represented by a number known as a shelfmark, e.g., land law is 347.31. You will find all of the land law books here. You can use the shelfmark and the location on Library Search to help you visit the right library (for example, the Philip Robinson Library) and then help you to find the book on the shelf. 

Top tip: when you’ve identified a book you would like to read, make a note of the full shelfmark including the number and letters - write it down or take a photo of the number as you can guarantee the moment you’re in the shelves you’ll forget it!

Have you noticed our Be Well@NCL Collection?

These are books to help you understand and manage your mental health and wellbeing. They have been chosen in partnership with the University's Student Health and Wellbeing Service and other health professionals.

These books are available to be borrowed by anyone in the University to help understand and manage their mental health and wellbeing.

Walk through the power-assisted door and look for pause point Law 8 - Borrowing and Returning a Book