Library Service Blog

Support over the festive break from your Library and Skills Centre

Whether you are in Sheffield or elsewhere, the Library and Skills Centre is here to support you over the festive break. 

Key points:

• Your campus libraries are open 24/7 all year round including the festive break
• If you want to study in the library, you can book your learning space in advance
• Access many resources online wherever you are, including ebooks, using Library Search
• Library Chat available 24/7
• Read more about all the activities and support over the festive break arranged by the university 

Using the library over the festive break

• Adsetts and Collegiate libraries are open 24/7 with security staff on duty at all times
• Please remember your SHUcard to enter the library
• Book your learning spaces in advance to guarantee your favourite space
• Library cafés will be closed, but there are vending machines, access to hot water and a microwave, and space to eat your own food
• We will be offering complimentary tea and coffee making facilities between Friday 20 December and Thursday 2 January 2025
• At Adsetts library, there will also be a selection of board games available at reception
• Library Chat will remain available 24/7 over the festive break to support you
• Hallam Help points will close on Friday 20 December at 4pm and reopen Thursday 2 January 2025 at 9am

Borrowing from the library 

• Self-service borrowing is available in both libraries 24/7
• Items will be due up to and including Friday 13 December before due dates are moved to fall after the Christmas and New Year period.
• This means no items will be due back on Saturday 14 December, Sunday 5 January 2025, or on any of the days in between.
• If any items have been recalled you’ll receive an email with instructions about what to do.
• Full details can be found in our FAQ What are the library borrowing due dates over the festive break?
• Document Supply Service requests will continue to be available for electronic resources where possible. Requests for physical items will not be processed between 20 December until 2 January 2025
• Find out more about the Library’s Document Supply Service

Making the most of your library off-campus

• Search for and discover resources online using Library Search
• See the dedicated guide Making the most of your library off-campus

The Skills Centre is closed from Friday 20 December at 4pm - Thursday 2 January 2025 at 9am

You can access the following resources from the Library's Skills Centre over the festive break:

• Independent study resources, including Skill Guides and e-modules on a wide range of academic skills topics
• Watch recordings of all sessions and bootcamps, including recent Digital and Assignment Bootcamps
• Get instant feedback on your citations, similarity and grammar with the Turnitin Draft Coach add-in for Microsoft Word

Planning ahead for 2025

• You can check our What’s On Guide to see our programme of webinars, bootcamps and 1-1 appointments restarting on Monday 6th January
• If you’re unsure where to start, take our online skills assessment and receive a personalised plan for your next steps

How to get help and support

• 24/7 support via chat for library help
• 24/7 Library IT support - 0114 225 2222