Getting Started at UL Library
Welcome to the Glucksman Library. Whether you're new to UL or returning for another semester, we're here to support your learning.
Our Peer Advisors will be at the library entrance to help you find your way around and answer any questions.
As a UL student, you're automatically a library member. Use your Student ID card or the Library Access Pass on the MyUL app to access the library, borrow books and laptops, and use printing services.
The library is open 7am to midnight on weekdays and every weekend during the academic year (10am to 10pm during semester). You'll find over 2,000 study spaces including:
- Quiet study areas and bookable individual study booths
- Collaborative areas like the CoLab and bookable group study rooms
- The Edge - a suite of technology-enabled spaces including Media Production Labs, a Greenscreen, the Makerspace and equipment for loan service
- Comfortable seating beside floor-to-ceiling windows offering natural light and relaxing views
HeadSpace at UL Library offers a range of student-centred features to enhance calm and encourage wellbeing:
- Energy Pods - rest for up to 20mins at a time, allowing you to take a break to rejuvenate mind and body
- Electronic height adjustable desks - study desks where students can sit or stand
- Study Bikes - stationary bicycles with an attached height-adjustable desktop, which encourages gentle movement while studying
- Coming soon - Two new dedicated wellbeing spaces: The Calm Room & Chill Room
In addition to our print books, you also have online access to over 800,000 ebooks and 150,000 academic journals through the library website, available 24/7.
If you need help with assignments or your research, explore our Brightspace toolkits. These toolkits help you develop your skills in finding, evaluating and using information. You can work through the toolkits from start to finish or dip into specific sections whenever you need.
Library staff deliver free workshops throughout the semester. Visit the Library Events calendar to view upcoming sessions and register where required.
If you need assistance, drop by our information desk, contact us at libinfo@ul.ie, visit our FAQs, and follow @ULLibrary on Instagram for updates.
We look forward to welcoming you this semester!
