Students are helped to use the resources with enquiry services and a programme of training provided by experienced librarians. In 1997, the Library was significantly enlarged and new computer facilities for students were installed, complementing the 24-hour access suites run by Computer Services. The Library offers a peaceful environment, with plenty of seating and convenient access to printed and electronic resources, photocopiers and support for learning. Computing Services Computing services are provided centrally by the Computing Services department in the newly built Austin Pearce Building. The central facilities are equipped with PCs and Apple Macintoshes, using a range of windows-based applications, and a variety of specialist computing and printing equipment.
Students have access to networking facilities, including the Internet and e-mail.
They also run a service desk providing information, help and advice to all students. The ELI also offers intensive courses in English for Academic Study each semester, and Summer Schools in June, July and August each year. As well as providing language tuition, the courses are designed to help international students integrate into the social and academic life of a British University. Students may wish to take one or more of these courses before embarking on a programme of study. The main languages on offer are French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Japanese.