Library Facilities

IT Facilities

Background: Bookcase on the left filled with books, then a large window, then another bookcase filled with books. Foreground: 4 computers back to back

Ormskirk
There are PCs available in the Sanderson Library Resource Room. There are also printing and scanning facilities available and NHS wifi connection.

Southport
The IT Suite is an IT training facility within the Hanley Library, with PCs and an interactive white board. When it is not booked it is a drop-in facility for staff and students to access a computer.

In addition to the IT Suite, there are also PCs in the main library area. There are also printing and scanning facilities, NHS wifi connection and 2 docking stations for laptops.

Whiston
The library in Nightingale House has 22 PCs plus spaces for you to use your own devices. Printing and scanning facilities are available along with wifi connection.

On the wall is a row of 4 panels in a landscape view with a clock in between the centre two. Below is a row of desks with 5 computers on them and 5 chairs under the desks.

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is free on all sites. Select NHS Wi-Fi or Govroam and follow the on-screen instructions to register. Alternatively, you can connect to the Eduroam network with your university details.

Library Pods

Acoustic pods are available in the Southport and Whiston libraries. Please go to our Library Pods page to see how many pods are at each site, when they are available, and how to book.

Study Space

All libraries offer space to study and work quietly away from busy clinical areas.

Wellbeing Space

Image shows 2 chairs in the foreground, with a small round table in the corner, there is a shelf with books on it on the wall facing. On the left wall there are some pictures and in the corner going from top to bottom is a string of lights The Hanley Library at Southport has a wellbeing room. This is a bright, relaxing, calm space which is available 24/7 on a drop in basis. There is a selection of wellbeing reading material and comfortable chairs, offering a quiet space to have some private time out for yourself. It is also available if you would like to have a Wellbeing Conversation with a colleague away from busy clinical or office areas.

Book shelves filled with books, with study desks to the left and behind it. In front of the book shelf is a table displaying 5 books and in the foreground is a round coffee table with some chairs The Whiston Library has a small comfortable seating area alongside the Leisure Reading section and a hot drinks vending machine.