Welcome to the Glucksman Library

We would like to wish a warm welcome to all new and returning students to the Glucksman Library.   

Our student Peer Advisors are situated at the library entrance to help you find your way around and answer any questions you may have.   

All UL students are automatically library members. Your Student ID card is your membership card, so always bring it with you when you are coming to the library; you use it to swipe in, to borrow a laptop, to print, and to borrow books. 
  
In addition to being able to borrow print books, you have access to almost 500,000 electronic books and 60,000 academic journals online through the library website, 24 hours a day.  

Students can reserve a group study room or individual study booth in the library and avail of the technology rich spaces including the i-Zone with a smart screen television, bookable Media Production Labs where you can create audio & video content, and the Makerspace which offers 3D printing, laser cutting and a selection of equipment which can be borrowed for free.  

To help you get started with your assignments, the library’s Academic Success Toolkit: Assignments is available in UL’s virtual learning environment (VLE), Brightspace. The Assignment Toolkit is an online module designed to guide you through each stage of preparing a written assignment. It’s not just a guide but a comprehensive package, with lots of interactive and user-friendly resources. You can access the Assignment Toolkit using Discover in Brightspace. Work through the Toolkit from start to finish or skip to any of the sections you need most. 

Librarians give classes throughout the semester, and you can reserve a space at any of these free classes by visiting the Library Events calendar.  

HeadSpace at UL Library offers a range of student-centred features enhance calm and encourage wellbeing:  

• Energy Pods - rest for up to 20mins at a time, allowing students 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.   
• Health and Wellness Library Guide – offering information and recommended reading that provide practical support strategies to help improve health and wellness.  

You can contact the library by email at libinfo@ul.ie or consult our Frequently Asked Questions if you have a query. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, TikTok or X.  

We are open from 7am to midnight on weekdays and are open every weekend during the academic year.  

Library staff look forward to welcoming you this semester.