University of Sussex Library brighton

Decent library. Wish there were more places to work but it is pretty spacious. Nice cafe with lots of natural lighting. Good range of resources for student and convenient that most days it’s open for 24 hours. Can be hard to get a seat when demand is high but overall I’ve enjoyed working here and can always find what I need or request books outside of the library.

As a student of the University of Brighton, reading an MA Photography, I studied for a year under the assumption that the arts library at St Peter’s House would be a sufficient resource for my research needs. This was correct until I dropped the book making module (waste of time, a sop to a now departed and rather vain lecturer) in favour of a module on aesthetics and cultural theory. While this turned out to be an exciting and rewarding choice, it also demonstrated the limits of St Peter’s to support the endeavour. Many of the books I needed seems to be in stock at Sussex, so I used a SCONUL application to secure temporary membership of that library. Wow - my experience was extremely positive. The library has a huge lobby with plenty of space to sit, check in/out books and helpful staff. The stacks are spacious and easily navigated and groaning with a huge variety of texts. The periodical selection is excellent and includes some pretty esoteric publications. There is plenty of space to sit in either groups or alone. There are even quiet corners for solitude. The building is magnificent, austere and light. There is a cafe. What’s not to love?

...the place where I met the love of my life! Keep your eyes and hearts open, you never know when love is reaching out to you

Area for families or student parents to bring their kids during study hours.

It’s January and it’s exam time for everyone. The heating system is down in the library for a week now. It’s like an ice box in there and it’s ridiculous how they tell you the university is not responsible for this.

Lovely range of books, and a facility I often use in my studies. However, the building desperately needs more electrical sockets for laptop/phone chargers, and a wider range of study space as it is too small in peak periods. The café, like most on campus, is too expensive.

A huge building full of books, computers and study space so perfect for a library.

Too noisy to concentrate. No consideration for others whatsoever by a select few who ruin the experience for the majority. Staff must be more heavy handed implementing quiet learning spaces. Feels like a public library at times. Staff are friendly enough, good wifi and plenty spaces. But not ideal with noise temperament.

Very busy, a good ground for spreading diseases, entrance door s aren't sliding and automatic! Other facilities are excellent with very helpful staff

Numerous references, journals and articles. Neat and tidy