UCA Library & Student Services Canterbury

UCA Library & Student Services Canterbury Library & Student Services at University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury

The Canterbury Library offers:
A Wide range of books on fine art, art theory, applied arts, illustration, contemporary art, history of architecture, architectural theory, contemporary architecture, interior design and landscape and building design. Some 40,000 monographs including exhibition catalogues, artists' books and technical literature
Over 2000 multimedia items (off-air recordings, DVDs &

audio)

We have specialist staff located at Canterbury who can provide information and assistance with financial and welfare issues including student loans, budgeting and managing your finances, disputes with housemates or landlords, access to local faith services and external support agencies and services. We also provide specialist information and guidance to international students as required.

If you have recently started following this page, you may like to head over to our new UCA Libraries page for a...
28/05/2020

If you have recently started following this page, you may like to head over to our new UCA Libraries page for all the latest news and updates

This January we are streamlining our presence on Facebook and will start using just one page for all of our campuses. Follow us at UCA Libraries in order to get all the latest Library and Gateway updates in one place.

This January we are streamlining our presence on Facebook and will start using just one page for all of our campuses. Fo...
20/01/2020

This January we are streamlining our presence on Facebook and will start using just one page for all of our campuses. Follow us at UCA Libraries in order to get all the latest Library and Gateway updates in one place.

Fashion textile trends for the next season are matched to botanical specimens in the featured article this week: “Womens...
15/01/2020

Fashion textile trends for the next season are matched to botanical specimens in the featured article this week: “Womenswear fabric preview”. Vivid scarlet nasturtiums inspire woven florals, whilst lacy weaves relate to the delicate intricacy of the Indian Pavetta Flower. The message comes with a caution: “In order to save our plants and majestic greenery in the environment decline that we face, we need to produce less, purchase with great consideration and cherish what we have.” The article can be found in Textile View Magazine 128 pp. 128-141.

Registration for the next Mood Boost course at Canterbury is now open!
13/01/2020

Registration for the next Mood Boost course at Canterbury is now open!

Are you a first year student at UCA? Have you signed up for U@UCA free messaging service?Don’t worry it’s not to late, y...
11/01/2020

Are you a first year student at UCA?

Have you signed up for U@UCA free messaging service?

Don’t worry it’s not to late, you can still sign up now.

U@UCA is a free messaging service and your essential companion for all first year students.

U@UCA sends you expert, confidential advice, straight to your phone every Sunday.

This weekend our Canterbury and Rochester libraries will have extended opening hours. Saturday 11 January - 10.00 - 19.0...
11/01/2020

This weekend our Canterbury and Rochester libraries will have extended opening hours.
Saturday 11 January - 10.00 - 19.00
Sunday 12 January - 10.00 - 19.00

Glass can be a fascinating and innovative medium for artistic expression. The featured article this week is “Playing wit...
10/01/2020

Glass can be a fascinating and innovative medium for artistic expression. The featured article this week is “Playing with fire”, which explores the techniques and creative vision of working with glass through the work of artists who will be exhibiting at the Collect International Art Fair for Modern Craft and Design at Somerset House, London from 27th February to 1st March 2020.
The article can be found in Crafts 282 pp. 38-46.

09/01/2020
Late Night Tuesdays & Thursdays: the Library will be open until 10pm and selected technical resource areas will be open ...
06/01/2020

Late Night Tuesdays & Thursdays: the Library will be open until 10pm and selected technical resource areas will be open until 8pm.

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New Dover Road
Canterbury
CT13AN

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+441227817314

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The aim of Library & Student Services is to support the learning, teaching and research functions of the University. This is delivered through the provision of a dedicated University Library at each campus which also serves as a ‘Gateway’ to a variety of services including: the University Library’s collections at four campuses, computing and printing facilities, Learning & Teaching support (including language and literacy development and research support), Disability & SpLD (Specific Learning Differences) support, Careers & Employability advice and guidance, counselling services and Advice and Student Finances.

The University Library at Canterbury is one of four campus libraries at UCA providing one of the most comprehensive visual arts resources in the region.