Library
All Department of Lifelong Learning students on accredited modules are entitled to use the University’s library facilities. DLL, in conjunction with the Library’s Distance Learning Unit, is dedicated to providing quality library resources for a widely dispersed student body. All DLL students are welcome to visit the library, and those on credit-bearing modules are also entitled to borrow books and journals.
The Library provides a comprehensive website for students containing an excellent selection of electronic resources including databases, e-journals, and approved web site links. Students may check their library records and the library catalogue from wherever they are, using the University Library Website.
Distance Learning Support Services
The Library runs a dedicated Distance Learning Unit (DLU) to assist those who study accredited modules outside of Exeter or via distance learning. One way in which it helps such students is by providing a service which entitles students to have a set number of 28-day-loan books and photocopied journal articles sent to them by post. See the Distance Learning Unit for further details.
University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus Library
Cornwall-based students studying accredited modules can benefit from a modern, well equipped library located at the Tremough Campus, near Falmouth. In addition to the usual stocks of books, maps, electronic resources, and journals, the library is well linked to the University of Exeter’s Library-by-van service, and provides 24 hour access to computing facilities. For more information, please visit the Tremough Campus Library Website.
Library Partnerships
The University of Exeter is part of the UK Libraries Plus scheme in which students can register to use their local University’s Library. In many cases, students studying accredited modules will be permitted to borrow books from participating libraries. To find out more, visit UK Libraries Plus or contact Lesha Fossey on 01392 263878 for an application form.
Other Arrangements
Most Programme Leaders manage small departmental collections of books, which may be borrowed by students on relevant modules. For those students studying online, the tutors have taken great care in providing support material in electronic format, thereby reducing the need for conventional library resources. Additionally, distance learning students on certain modules may borrow photocopied articles that are relevant to their module from the Distance Learning Office (postage is payable by the student).
Students may also take advantage of Inter-Library Loans. These loans can be accessed at both of the University of Exeter Libraries as well as local Libraries. There is a charge for this service, but at a local Library this should be minimal.