The library has dedicated study spaces for students to study independently, research and work on coursework. This quiet zone provides laptop power points and college Wi-Fi. Twelve designated study spaces are available throughout the week.

Books and other materials can be borrowed through self-service checkout or at the library help desk. Students and staff must use a valid CSA ID and contact the Resource Officer when borrowing books, journals or other resources.

Use your e-Library account to see current loans, place a hold and renew items. You may also visit the library to borrow, renew or return items and collect requests made through the online catalogue.

Items may be renewed before their due date if they have not been reserved by another borrower and your library record is not due to expire or blocked because more than £10 in fines has been incurred.

Renewal emails confirm whether the renewal succeeded and show the new due date. Items can be returned at the help desk or self-returned online while in the library, before being placed on the return shelf.

Note: Teaching-practice items can be borrowed for 12 weeks.

Overdue items that are on hold are charged at £0.50 per day, per item, up to a maximum of £10 per item. If charges exceed £5, you will not be able to borrow more items until the fine is reduced to £5.

The borrower must replace lost or damaged material or pay the full price shown for the item.

The library will sign a clearance form only when all borrowed items have been returned.

The library aims to provide a safe, secure and appropriate study environment. All users must treat facilities, library staff and fellow users with dignity and respect. Unacceptable behaviour may lead to withdrawal of access and referral under Student Disciplinary Procedures.

Visitors may use books, periodicals, databases and other material on site where this does not conflict with the library’s primary responsibility to CSA students and staff. Official identification is required.

Electronic databases are limited to authorised CSA students, faculty and staff. Users must sign in, follow fair-use requirements and comply with provider licence agreements. Material is for personal, non-commercial use.

Automated crawling, downloading whole e-journals, printing numerous copies or republishing database material is improper use and may result in access being withdrawn.

Library records and information about an individual’s use of resources are confidential. Library staff may consult this information only while carrying out library business.

Collections are developed to meet study, teaching, accreditation and learning needs. Priority is given to current material supporting courses. User needs are evaluated annually with the Learning Resources Advisory Committee.

Students, faculty and staff can submit library and reference enquiries during opening hours or by email at any time. Replies are normally provided within 48 hours, excluding holidays.

Enquiries can include item availability, library services, citations, publisher details, catalogue/database support, Harvard referencing and partner resources.

Referencing acknowledges the authors and creators whose work informed your assignments or portfolio.