Library and Learning Services
Welcome to UEL Library Services
Our library services
Library and Learning Services is at the heart of the University. We have an excellent range of resources and facilities to help you with your studies, and are committed to offering you a first-class student experience.
We have new, modern library facilities on both campuses offering inspirational environments for study and research. Libraries contain resources in print and digital formats, a range of study spaces and expert staff to advise and assist with your learning.
Our Library services
Docklands library
Docklands Library, located at our Docklands Campus, University Way, offers a first-class learning experience. Overlooking Gallions Point Marina, it provides a stimulating space for study and a comprehensive collection of resources. With helpful and friendly staff, 24/7 opening hours during term-time, and different study spaces to suit all needs, the library is the heart of the university.
Docklands Library
Stratford library
The newly built award-winning Stratford Library provides an inspirational setting for study and research. Situated at our Stratford campus in Water Lane and open 24/7 during term-time, the library has a range of study spaces including group study rooms, quiet study areas and individual silent study carrels. It also offers a high-quality collection of resources and a knowledgeable team of friendly specialist staff who are always happy to help.
Stratford Library
Our Vision and Values
Our Vision: To empower our users to unleash tomorrow's possibilities through critical and innovative, and inclusive learning, research, and digital engagement practices that drive them to boundless achievements in employment and in life.
Our Values:
- We celebrate our richly diverse population of users through respect for individual rights, opinions and identities.
- We provide intellectually safe but challenging, engaging and inclusive learning and research environments to foster independent learning, creativity and innovation.
- We believe in equitable access to information and are committed to supporting our users toward information and digital literacy.
- We empower our users to positively impact the development of our local communities and the world.
Opening Hours
Building Open
Monday 30th September - Monday 23rd December
Building Open
Monday - Friday 24 hours
Saturday 24 hours
Sunday 24 hours
During non-staffed 24/7 opening you can borrow and return books using self-service
machines, print and photocopy and use collections and study spaces and PCs.
Security staff will be in the building at all times.Staffed Service
Monday 30th September - Monday 23rd December
Staffed Service
Monday - Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday Self-service
Important notice:
Friday 20th December from 2pm Docklands and Stratford Library will be SELF-SERVICE only.
During non-staffed 24/7 opening you can borrow and return books using self-service machines,
print and photocopy and use collections and study spaces and PCs.
Security staff will be in the building at all times.
Christmas opening hours
| DAY |
BUILDING OPEN |
STAFFED SERVICE |
| Monday 23rd December |
24 hours |
9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday 24th December |
until 5pm |
9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th December |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
| Friday 27th December - Sunday29th December |
9am then 24 hours |
Self-service |
| Monday 30th December |
24 hours | Self-service |
| Tuesday 31st December |
until 5pm |
Self-service |
New Year opening hours
| DAY |
BUILDING OPEN |
STAFFED SERVICE |
| Wednesday 1st January |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
| Thursday 2nd January - Friday 3rd January |
9am then 24 hours |
9am - 5pm |
| Saturday 4th January - Sunday 5th January |
24 hours |
Self-service |
| Monday 6th January - Friday 10th January |
24 hours |
9am - 8pm |
| Saturday 11th January |
24 hours |
12pm - 5pm |
| Sunday 12th January |
24 hours |
Self-service |
Library access for current students
Library intranet
UEL has an internal website for all current students. Click on the link below to access the Library site.
Search the Library's collections
Library search
Useful links
External visitors
To find out about access to UEL libraries for Sconul, Alumni and other external visitors, click on the link below
Infoskills
Welcome to Info Skills. Identifying, finding, evaluating and referencing information are vital skills for your Degree and Career success. Info skills is designed to help you develop your expertise in these areas.
Write it right
Welcome to Write It Right, an online resource to help you develop the essential writing, reading skills and critical thinking skills you need for success both during your degree and in your professional life.
Archives -UEL's archives and special collections
Library and Learning Services hold important archival collections related to academic disciplines including theatre studies, refugee and forced migration studies, and sports science. Our collections include the British Olympic Association Archive, Hackney Empire Theatre Archive and the Refugee Council Archive.
ROAR - open access repository
ROAR is UEL’s open access repository of research outputs. It provides free access to research and scholarly work created by UEL staff and PhD students.
Data.uel - research data repository
Data.uel is UEL’s repository for research data. It contains data generated by academic research by members of UEL. Data.uel ensures that our research data is preserved, and where possible, is made available to all on an open access basis.
Last updated: 28/06/2018
The help I received from Library services was second to noneNasra Al-Hubesh , BA (Hons) Business Management
Contact us
General Library Enquiries
library@uel.ac.uk
Your email will be answered within one working day.
Docklands Campus Library
Docklands Campus
University Way
London E16 2RD
Tel: 020 8223 3434
Stratford Campus Library
Stratford Campus
Water Lane
London E15 4LZ
Tel: 020 8223 4646
