Resources
The Library holds a vast range of resources to help you with your studies. Here you will find out about our collections and how to access them.
Archives and Special Collections
Our archives and special collections are rare or unique, such as original letters and artwork, with particular strengths in arts activism, animation and photography. For inspiration and research, we are open to all by appointment, whether you fancy taking a look at Roobarb in the animation archive of Bob Godfrey, our art school archives, or our activist collections, including work by photographer Tessa Boffin.
Artists' books
These are art works using text and image which take the form of books or other objects. These collections include ‘zines and student work.
Books
We stock all the core texts needed for your studies, in addition to a large number of books and ebooks across the arts spectrum.
Databases
The Libraries subscribe to a large number of databases - collections of electronic content around a topic area. These contain electronic book chapters, articles and images. These may be found in the catalogue.
Dissertations and theses
Selected dissertations and theses from previous UCA students may be found in the catalogue.
Journals
Journals contain up to date articles in your area of research. Both print and electronic journals are listed in the catalogue.
Moving images
The libraries contain a large number of DVDs. Streaming video is available on eStream, our streaming player. All of these materials may be found on the catalogue.
Reading lists
Recommended reading lists for your course are all currently listed on the Library catalogue.
Research
UCA Research Online is the University's research repository, providing a digital archive of research outputs produced by its researchers. See our page for more on open access and how we can help researchers.
Subject guides
Subject guides listing ejournals, databases and books recommended for your course may be found on myUCA in the Library resources sections.
Still images
Selected databases that focus on image collections.
Times Higher Education
UCA subscribes to Times Higher Education. Register with your @uca.ac.uk email address to gain free access.
VADS
The national image repository hosted by the University consists of 140,000 items and associated metadata from 300 collections, brought together online to enhance learning, teaching and research in the visual and creative arts.
Contact Gateway
For information on our services, please contact the Gateway.
New Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3AN
Telephone: +44 (0)1227 817 314
Email: gatewaycanterbury@uca.ac.uk
Find out what is happening at Canterbury:
Library Opening Times update Tuesday 22nd September
COVID-19
In order to provide a safe environment for our staff and students, the Library has adjusted some of its services for the autumn term.
Opening Hours
The Library will be open for -
- Click & Collect, Returns and Bookable Study Spaces from 14 September - Monday to Friday 10:00 till 16:00
- Click & Collect, Returns and Bookable Study Spaces from 28 September - Monday to Friday 09:00 - 20:00; Saturday 10:00 - 17:00; and Sunday 13:00 - 17:00
Dates and times are subject to change depending on staffing, local lockdowns and cleaning requirements.
Ashley Road
Epsom
Surrey
KT18 5BE
Telephone: +44 (0)1372 202 461
Email: gatewayepsom@uca.ac.uk
Find out what is happening at Epsom:
Library Opening Times update Tuesday 22nd September
COVID-19
In order to provide a safe environment for our staff and students, the Library has adjusted some of its services for the autumn term.
Opening Hours
The Library will be open for -
- Click & Collect, Returns and Bookable Study Spaces from 14 September - Monday to Friday 10:00 till 16:00
- Click & Collect, Returns and Bookable Study Spaces from 28 September - Monday to Friday 09:00 - 20:00; Saturday 10:00 - 17:00; and Sunday 13:00 - 17:00
Dates and times are subject to change depending on staffing, local lockdowns and cleaning requirements.
Falkner Road
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7DS
Telephone: +44 (0)1252 892 709
Email: gatewayfarnham@uca.ac.uk
Find out what is happening at Farnham:
Library Opening Times update Tuesday 22nd September
COVID-19
In order to provide a safe environment for our staff and students, the Library has adjusted some of its services for the autumn term.
Opening Hours
The Library will be open for -
- Click & Collect, Returns and Bookable Study Spaces from 14 September - Monday to Friday 10:00 till 16:00
- Click & Collect, Returns and Bookable Study Spaces from 28 September - Monday to Friday 09:00 - 20:00; Saturday 10:00 - 17:00; and Sunday 13:00 - 17:00
Dates and times are subject to change depending on staffing, local lockdowns and cleaning requirements.
Fort Pitt
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1DZ
Telephone: +44 (0)1634 888 734
Email: gatewayrochester@uca.ac.uk
Find out what is happening at Rochester:
Library Opening Times update Tuesday 22nd September
COVID-19
In order to provide a safe environment for our staff and students, the Library has adjusted some of its services for the autumn term.
Opening Hours
The Library will be open for -
- Click & Collect, Returns and Bookable Study Spaces from 14 September - Monday to Friday 10:00 till 16:00
- Click & Collect, Returns and Bookable Study Spaces from 28 September - Monday to Friday 09:00 - 20:00; Saturday 10:00 - 17:00; and Sunday 13:00 - 17:00
Dates and times are subject to change depending on staffing, local lockdowns and cleaning requirements.