Boots Library
Academic library in Nottingham, England
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The Boots Library is the principal academic library of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), located on the university's City Campus in Nottingham, England. Opened in 1998, it serves as a central study and learning space for students and staff across a wide range of disciplines.[1]
| Boots Library | |
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 Boots Library, Nottingham Trent University | |
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| 52°57′28″N 1°9′17″W | |
| Location | Goldsmith Street, Nottingham NG1 5LS, England |
| Type | Academic library |
| Established | 1998 |
| Branch of | Nottingham Trent University Library Services |
| Collection | |
| Items collected | Books, journals, digital resources |
| Access and use | |
| Access requirements | Students and staff of Nottingham Trent University; external access via membership schemes |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
The library provides access to extensive physical and digital collections, as well as a variety of study environments designed to support individual and collaborative learning.[1]
History
The Boots Library was completed in 1998 as part of the development of Nottingham Trent University's City Campus.[1] It was designed as a purpose-built academic library to support the university’s expanding student population and learning infrastructure.
Facilities
The Boots Library comprises multiple floors of study space, including silent study areas, group study rooms and flexible learning environments. The building provides access to hundreds of computers and power facilities for personal devices.[1]
The library operates a zoned study system, offering spaces for collaborative, quiet and silent study. It also includes dedicated facilities such as the Knowledge Café, which supports academic skills development and collaborative working.[2]
Additional facilities include sensory and wellbeing rooms, quiet reflection spaces, and inclusive study areas designed to support a diverse student population.[2]
A rooftop garden provides an outdoor study space with seating and wireless connectivity, offering views across Nottingham.[1]
Services
The Boots Library provides access to a wide range of academic resources, including books, journals and digital collections, many of which are available online.[1]
Library services include study support, inter-library loans, laptop loans and digital learning resources. The library also offers visitor access schemes and reciprocal borrowing arrangements through programmes such as SCONUL.[3]
Role within Nottingham Trent University
As the main library on NTU’s City Campus, the Boots Library plays a central role in supporting teaching, learning and academic development. It forms part of the university’s wider library system, which includes additional libraries at Clifton and Brackenhurst campuses.[2]