Psychology Library

The Psychology Library space with wooden bookshelves, desks and potted plants.
Portrait photo of Alina Wanitzek.
Portrait photo of Anna Piper-Thompson.

Welcome to the Department of Psychology Library

The Psychology Library offers a cosy study space and print collections covering core subject areas on the first floor of the department building. Anna Piper-Thompson and Alina Wanitzek work in a job share arrangement providing librarian and webmaster services for Psychology – find us at the information desk Mondays to Fridays, or email psychology@lib.cam.ac.uk with any questions.

Library Services

Services provided by the Psychology Library include:

  • Support with enquiries (in person and via email or Teams)
  • Support for Reading Lists Online
  • Undergraduate study skills training
  • One-to-one support with literature searching, referencing and troubleshooting
  • Research support, including open access and data management
  • Copyright support

Digital Services (e-resources)

Digital Services are currently offered by the Biological Sciences Libraries team. 

Print resources

See Searching & Borrowing in the Psychology Library.

Library space

Our library holds print collections covering material on undergraduate reading lists as well as research topics relevant to the department. For more information, visit the Psychology Collections page. We have twelve desk spaces and a sofa corner for more relaxed study. The MacCurdy Room, which is separate from the main library space, can be booked for group study or meetings for up to six people. Printing and PC facilities are available in the computer room next to the library. More details on our spaces can be found on the Facilities page.

Access

The library is open to students and staff in the Psychology Department, as well as other University members. External users can contact the library to arrange a visit. Department members with card access have 24 hour access to the library.

Access hours by user group:

  • Psychology Undergraduates Part IA & IB - Access to the library during reception opening hours, from 9am-12:30pm and 1:30-5pm Monday to Friday.
  • Psychology Undergraduates Part II - 24 hour card access.
  • Psychology Postgraduates and staff - 24 hour card access.
  • Cambridge students and staff - Access to the library during reception opening hours, from 9am-12:30pm and 1:30-5pm Monday to Friday.
  • Visitors - On request, depending on space and staff availability.

Contact information

Librarian: Anna Piper-Thompson & Alina Wanitzek (job share)  Academic Librarian: Dr Greg Davis
LibGuide:https://libguides.cam.ac.uk/psychology-guide
E-mail: psychology@lib.cam.ac.uk
Phone: 01223 333554
Postal address: Library, Department of Psychology, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EB

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