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University of Sunderland Library

Library Essentials

A guide to help you with the basics of using your University Library.

Beige background with blue text saying Library Essentials computers and wifi

Open access PCs and Macs and borrowable laptops are available to current students who are eligible to access campus services.

Use your own device with the University's WiFi

Current students can use the eduroam WiFi network on their own devices with our Library spaces.

Borrow a laptop

Laptops are available to borrow from lapsafes in our Library spaces and the Gateway. Lapsafes are completely self-service machines, so there is no need to ask the building helpdesk staff to release the laptops. To borrow a laptop, you will need your campus card and your PIN.

Where to find our lapsafes

Campus: Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's

Building: Prospect Building

Location: Upper level of St Peter's Library 

Total number of laptops: 66

Campus: Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's

Building: David Goldman Technology Centre

Location: Level 3 in Library at David Goldman

Total number of laptops: 36

× Library at Murray Transformation: From summer 2025 to early 2026, Library at Murray will be closed for a complete refurbishment to bring you more space for individual study, improved heating and lighting, and more power outlets. For more information on how to access our print collections and support on City Campus, current staff and students can view our Library Spaces Project area on SharePoint. All Library users, including guests, can view our FAQs on Library Talk.

Campus: City Campus

Building: Murray Health

Location: Level 1 in Library at Murray

Total number of laptops: 84

Campus: City Campus

Building: Pasteur Building

Location: Ground floor in Library at Pasteur

Total number of laptops: 24

Campus: City Campus

Building: Gateway Building

Location: Level 2

Total number of laptops: 84

Use a fixed PC or Mac

There are PCs and Macs in all our spaces, which you can use by logging in using your University user ID and password. Each PC and Mac accesses the student desktop, providing you with access to the same software on all machines.

There are PCs and Macs available throughout the building. There is one printer located on the upper floor. Learn more about printing here.

View of PCs on desks

There are PCs and Macs available throughout the space. There is one printer located opposite the lift. Learn more about printing here.

Library at Murray Transformation: From summer 2025 to early 2026, Library at Murray will be closed for a complete refurbishment to bring you more space for individual study, improved heating and lighting, and more power outlets. For more information on how to access our print collections and support on City Campus, current staff and students can view our Library Spaces Project area on SharePoint. All Library users, including guests, can view our FAQs on Library Talk.

There are PCs and Macs available throughout the space. There is one printer next to the vending machine. Learn more about printing here.