Research Reserve
Unlike many academic libraries, Newcastle University library has access to state-of-the-art off-campus storage facilities, meaning we can keep less-used material for much longer than some other academic libraries.
Our recently refurbished facilities provide us with 29 kilometres of storage space, which we're currently using to house back-runs of low use journals and books.
For more information on visiting the Research Reserve and the facilities and services we offer please visit the Research Reserve contact page
Any items held in the Research Reserve can normally be made available within 24 hours (Monday to Friday) by following the links below.
Borrowing books
To borrow Research Reserve books, place a hold using Library Search - you’ll need to log in first. Read our instruction on making hold requests.
Books will usually be available within 24 hours at the location you chose when placing the request, but please note that any requests after 9am on Friday – Sunday will be available by Monday afternoon.
Borrowing journals
To borrow journals complete the request form or follow the Borrow links within the journal record in Library Search (within the Locations/Request tab).
Journals will usually be available within 24 hours at the location you chose when placing the request, but please note that any requests after 9am on Friday – Sunday will be available by Monday afternoon.
Electronic copies of journal articles
Electronic copies of Research Reserve journal articles are available via the Desktop Delivery Service. Copies of the article will be sent to you via email if you have a Newcastle University campus ID and password, other users can collected a printed copy from the library.
To make a request follow the Request Article Scan links within the journal record in Library Search (within the Locations/Request tab).
More help and frequently asked questions are available at Desktop Delivery Service .
Thesis requests
To request a thesis complete the request form or follow the Request links within the thesis record in Library Search (within the Locations/Request tab).
Readers who use the library for reference only and do not have a Smartcard or an email address can make any of the requests detailed on this page in the Robinson Library at the Service Desk on Level 2, during staffed hours.
For more information contact the Research Reserve team at lib.store@ncl.ac.uk.
