Research postgraduates may borrow up to twenty five items for six weeks. Taught postgraduates may borrow up to fifteen items for three weeks. There are Short Loan Collections of books most in demand, and an inter-library loan service which can obtain items not in stock. Self-service photocopiers are available, and a colour copying service in the Main Library, Whiteknights, which also houses the University Photographic Service. Theses and dissertations may be bound by the Library Bindery at Whiteknights.
Instruction is provided for the online catalogue at the beginning of session.
Instruction for CD-ROM databases and for other electronic sources of information is normally arranged with departments. The Library produces a variety of leaflets and guides, including a general survival guide, to provide further information about all its services. Opening hours of other sites differ, and are generally shorter. The Library of the Rural History Centre holds 40,000 books and pamphlets covering all aspects of the history of agriculture and rural economy and society. Its facilities are available to all members of the University on application to the Centre's Librarian.