Library and Computing Services

Our LCS team offers everything from study spaces and resources, to digital skills and support. Check out everything they do here.
Access ebooks in accessible formats Find accessibility features for University ebooks and alternative ways to access digital content in a format that works for you.
Access Library resources off campus Find out how to access University Library e-books, e-journals and databases off campus, and what to do if you are asked to sign in with OpenAthens.
Access O’Reilly ebooks and online learning Access ebooks, videos, courses and other online resources to develop your technology, digital and business skills.
Books and library resources Find books, e-books and reading lists, borrow and return library items, reserve books, request scans and access library support.
Box of Broadcasts (BoB) Access Box of Broadcasts (BoB) to watch and request TV and radio programmes and create clips and playlists for study or teaching.
Convert files into accessible formats with SensusAccess Use SensusAccess to convert PDFs, images and other documents into accessible formats including Word, audio, eBooks and braille.
Find books and eBooks using Library Search Find out how to search for books and eBooks, request a scan, and get help with advanced searching
Find free academic articles not available through Herts Can’t access an article through the Herts Library? Use Unpaywall, CORE or Lean Library to find free, legal open access versions of academic research online.
Find journal articles using Library Search Use Library Search to find and read journal articles, search for articles on a topic or find a specific journal.
Find past exam papers Find past exam papers for your modules using Library Search and learn what to do if a paper is not available.
How to find theses Find University of Hertfordshire, UK, Irish and international theses online or in the Library.
Inter Library Loans (ILL): request books, articles and theses Can't find the book, journal article, book chapter, conference paper or thesis you need in Library Search? You can use the Inter Library Loan (ILL) service to request items that are not available from the University of Hertfordshire Library.
Library resources for your subject Access subject-specific databases, journals, e-books, reading lists and study support. Find your Subject Toolkit, online library resources and research skills guidance
Library search Search for books, ebooks, journal articles and other library resources using Library Search, the University's online catalogue. You can also access your module reading lists and tools to help you find resources more easily.
Reading for pleasure and the Libby app Find Reading for Pleasure spaces in our LRCs and use Libby to access free eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines.
Request a scan of a library book chapter or journal article Request a scanned chapter from a library book or an article from a print journal for your private study or non-commercial research.
Request books, articles and other resources not available at Herts Can’t find the book, article, thesis or other resource you need? Find out how to request it through the Library, suggest a purchase or request an alternative format.
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