• Fast and convenient access to course reading material, in print or online
• Access to a wide range of electronic resources, including full text e-journals, e-books, newspaper archives, databases and reference works. They're online, so you will be able to access whatever you want from wherever you are
• Unique archives and collections of rare, historic and specialised material relevant to a wide range of subject areas
• Integrated search tools including the Library catalogue, reading lists and virtual learning environment to help you discover and access the best resources for your studies
• Self-service options to make it easy for you to borrow, recall and renew items, and to request material from other libraries
• Long opening hours throughout the year, to make sure the Library's services are available at times that are convenient for you
• A wide choice of study spaces and facilities: a social learning zone with café and IT facilities, bookable group study or viewing rooms, silent and quiet study zones, and hundreds of student PCs
• Wireless access throughout the Library, and laptops and netbook you can borrow for use within the building
• Specialist subject librarians who can help you find the most relevant material and develop your skills to enable you to make effective use of information resources
• Staff who are dedicated to helping you get the most out of the Library and IT – in person, by telephone or online.

Special collections and archives

• The Templeman Library provides access to rare, historic and specialised material relevant to a wide range of subject areas:
• Special Collections holds archival, manuscript, photographic and rare books collections, especially relating to Victorian and Edwardian theatre, Kent local history, literature, politics and the history of science.
• The British Cartoon Archive is a national collection and unrivalled source for the study of cartoons as a reflection of British history and society.
• The holdings of the Canterbury Cathedral Library are searchable from the University’s Library catalogue.