UCD Library : An Leabharlann, An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath

Welcome to UCD Library. Based in five locations, we provide access to a large range of print and electronic resources. We also provide a range of services to support your studies such as our group study rooms and our laptop loan service.

Getting to know the Library will ensure you get the most out of our services and resources. Just click on the tabs to find out more.

There are no tours of the James Joyce Library available at this time. Click on the Need Further Assistance? tab for other ways to get to know the Library.

Find out:

• How to gain admission to our libraries.
• About the different services and resources available across our five libraries.
• How to borrow and return books.
• How to use PCs, laptops, printers and photocopiers in our libraries.

The key to getting the best out of our resources is knowing how to search both our print and online collections. The following pages will help you do this:

• Our online search tools
• How to find books
• How to find journals
• How to search databases
• How to access our resources off campus.

You can also view our video tutorials explaining how to find books, e-journals and items from your reading list on our YouTube channel.

Several video tutorials to help get you started in the Library are available, including:

• Finding a book in James Joyce Library
• Finding a book in Health Sciences Library
• Finding a book using UCD catalogue
• Finding an electronic journal article
• Finding items on your reading list
• Finding a chapter in a book

Getting to know the Library is an ongoing process and support is available to you throughout your time at UCD.

• There are information desks in our libraries where trained staff can help with your queries.
• We can help you search, evaluate and correctly cite information used for your studies.
• Our liaison librarians can help locate information needed for your assignment.
• You can view our video tutorials explaining how to find books, e-journals and items from your reading list on our YouTube channel.