Library Services
Introduction
Our mission is to inspire and empower lifelong learning by providing accessible, inclusive, and innovative resources and information services. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages educational excellence, removes barriers to social mobility and equips students for their onward destination.
Through collaboration, technology, and a commitment to the college values, we aim to be a cornerstone of knowledge and a catalyst for success in our students’ educational journeys.
Our libraries are situated in all four of our main sites, each holding an extensive collection of resources. We have a friendly and knowledgeable team of information resource technologists based in all locations who provide excellent support. With over 24,000 books, over 16,000 eBooks and free access to a wide selection of subscriptions giving our students access to high quality, credible information to support their studies.
Our resources are subject specific and industry relevant, and are available through online collections, databases, books, maps, audio-visual material, and journals. Librarians work with teaching staff to regularly review and update the library collection so that students always have access to the information needed throughout their time at DCG.
We aim to:
- Support a positive student experience through a welcoming physical environment and engaging digital spaces.
- Provide an efficient and helpful service to all our users.
- Continually develop and improve library and information services to meet user needs.
Whether you are a full-time student, an apprentice or adult student, the library is here to support you to reach your potential.
Library Services
No matter where you study, our hybrid library is available to you, both virtually and on site.
Virtual Library Content (available 24-7)
We offer –
- A comprehensive collection of databases in a range of accessible formats.
- e-book’s available for instant access.
- A fully searchable library catalogue enabling users to search, renew and reserve items.
- The library information hub provides access to our digital and study skills hubs along with up-to-date advice supporting all information needs in a range of formats.
- A live chat function during staffed hours.
Physical library space
We offer –
- A diverse collection of books including curriculum material and wider reading for your studies, available to loan.
- A regularly updated stock of current fiction which circulates across the sites.
- Support with IT queries.
- 1:1 guidance in accessing resources to support studies including referencing and study skills.
- Computers and laptops with internet access.
- Printing services.
- Self-checkout facilities at three of our sites allowing loan services to extend beyond staffed hours.
- A range of study spaces to suit all students.
Find out more about each site library –
The Roundhouse
The Roundhouse library is centrally located within proximity to most of the teaching spaces. It is on the ground floor with easy access to all on site. Specialised collections for the vocational and technical fields are housed on site. The large, flexible space allows for collaborative and individual study.
Joseph Wright Centre
The library at the Joseph Wright Centre is on the ground floor, close to all amenities, offering easy access for all college staff and students. It offers a much-valued quiet study space with a suite of PC’s available for continued study. This site holds collections that support our A-level students and some of our vocational courses. There is also a wide selection of leisure reads available.
Broomfield Hall
The library at Broomfield Hall is on the first floor above the main reception and cafe. The are lift facilities enabling access for all. We have 6 PC’s and a large laptop bank available to use within the library space. The collections reflect our land based and animal studies as well as much of our higher education resources.
Ilkeston
The open plan library space at Ilkeston offers a warm welcome to all site users at Ilkeston. Situated on the ground floor adjacent to the cafe area. Our students can use the area for group work and individual study. A bank of laptops are available to use within the library. We house our adult student course content along with our creative and leisure reads.
Contact us
Email: learningresources@derby-college.ac.uk
Phone: 01332 334848
Opening hours
When can you access the library?
During Term time Library access hours and Library customer service support and assistance is provided Monday-Friday at the times shown below.
The Roundhouse library:
| Days | Library access | Customer support |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
The Joseph Wright Centre library:
| Days | Library access | Customer support |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
The Broomfield Hall library:
| Days | Library access | Customer support |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
The Ilkeston library:
| Days | Library access | Customer support |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am – 9:00 pm | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am – 9:00 pm | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
