Lancaster University Library

Welcome to the library

The Library sits at the heart of the Lancaster University. The library building is located at the centre of the Bailrigg campus, providing a welcoming, open and inclusive place for library and university activity. Integrating our in-person provision with a strong digital presence extends the library's reach well beyond campus, so our resources, facilities and support are available wherever you are.

Our approach is based on a library vision Towards 2025, that expresses our firm commitment to be innovative and inclusive in all we do, and a desire to connect with and bring people together.

A look back at 2022

We've continued to make progress towards our Library vision for 2025. Here are some of our achievements in 2022:

• In February we announced members of the public and other community members can now join Lancaster University Library free of charge.
• We've continued to develop our support for researchers carrying out Systematic Literature reviews.
• We've hosted a range of School and College visits for students at all levels of study.
• We've continued to develop our Lancaster Digital Collection.
• We renovated our Post-graduate study space.
• We've continued to contribute to the research infrastructure of the university, including installing a SafePod in our Library.
• We've delivered a range of events and exhibitions, including our Library Festival.
• We became a member of Research Libraries UK, ensuring that our library plays a leading role in shaping the future of research libraries and the policies and cultures that surround them.
• Our Learning Development team won a National Teaching Excellence Award for its outstanding work in supporting the academic development of students.
• In November we were awarded the Outstanding Library Team Award at the Times Higher Education Awards.

Find out more about our achievements in 2022 and how these are contributing towards our Library Vision towards 2025.