The library aims to purchase the resources you need for your teaching and research. Please let us know what you require by completing the Library Resources Request Form.

Reading lists

For information about reading lists see our webpage for staff that explains how to make sure that the readings your students need are available in the library.  You can also find hints and tips on best practices for creating or updating reading lists. 

Requesting print or e-books

To see what is already available in the library please check LibrarySearch. Please note that any copies showing as available at the Drill Hall library on LibrarySearch are not necessarily CCCU copies; they may belong to our collaborative partners: the University of Kent or the University of Greenwich.

We have a digital-first policy and will try to buy e-books to fulfil requests. However, publishers do not always make books available for libraries to purchase as e-books and they may not be available via affordable models. The library is experienced in sourcing the most appropriate format so please let us know what you need by completing the Library Resources Request Form and we will do the rest.

Other resources

The library has a large collection of e-journals and databases. If you need any resources for teaching or research that are not currently available please speak to your Learning and Research Librarian.

Scanning service

Where only a limited section of a book or an article is needed you can ask the Library to scan book chapters and journal articles under the terms of our CLA Higher Education Licence. These can then be made available to students via Blackboard. See the Scanning Services page for more details.