Libraries, IT and study spaces

The Sheppard Library

• Over 1,000 study areas with rooms for group study and over 600 computer spaces
• 350,000 books and e-books and more than 24,000 online journals
• Specialist facilities, including the Business School's Financial Markets Suite and our Teaching Resources Room.

The Sheppard Library is open from 7am to 11pm Monday to Sunday during term time, but can vary at other times.

Opening hours

The Sheppard Library is open at the following times: 

• 8am and 11pm, Monday to Sunday, term time
• 11am-6pm on Bank Holidays
• 8.30am-10pm during Summer Holidays.

Free services at our libraries

Free printing and laptop loan

Get free printing, 24-hour or 7 day laptop loans with full desktop software, and Wi-Fi to use on or off campus, even over the weekend.

Free access when you're off campus

When you're not on campus, you can access library services online, wherever you are in the world.

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Personalised study advice

Our team of expert librarians, academic advisers and IT specialists are here to support you with everything from book referencing and submitting assignments to writing essays and giving presentations. Make an appointment or turn up for a drop-in session.

The latest IT facilities

You'll use the latest computers and software at Middlesex. You can use PCs or Macs, and also use your own devices with our free, open and reliable Wi-Fi across the campus.

IT support

Our staff are here to answer your questions at the IT Specialist Desk in Sheppard Library every weekday and there are also one-to-one and group IT training sessions for you to book.

Connecting to Wi-Fi

The University is equipped with several Wi-Fi access points that allow you to connect to the internet at different locations on campus. This includes all buildings and cafes.

The University’s Wi-Fi service is free and easy to use – once you have set up a device it should automatically connect each time you are in range of a Wi-Fi access point.

There are two Wi-Fi services available to use:

1. MDXOPEN
2. Eduroam

MDXOPEN

This service is free and open to anyone on Campus who requires internet connectivity.

Wi-Fi connection guides along with various computer guides can be found here:

• MDX OPEN Windows Guide (PDF)
• MDXOPEN Guide IOS and Window (PDF)

What is Eduroam?

Eduroam is a free, global Wi-Fi service for students and University staff. Eduroam can be used to access the internet at many other universities in the UK and around the world. Visitors from other universities can also connect to it at Middlesex University.

The use of eduroam is subject to the Middlesex University Computer Use Policy for Students and Alumni and the eduroam (UK) Policy.

To connect to Eduroam, you’ll need:

1. Your University email address
2. Your University password

For further information about Eduroam, please contact UniHelp.

Libraries in London and the UK

At Middlesex, you're only a short tube journey away from the capital’s best libraries and study resources.

The British Library

Search for historical documents from every era, and access the latest information on business, industry and research.

Visit The British Library website for more details.

Our local libraries

Hendon Public Library is minutes away from our campus, with a fully searchable catalogue including excellent e-resources.

Access to other university and college libraries

Sconul Access

The SCONUL scheme gives you access, and some borrowing rights, for over 170 universities, colleges and special libraries – many in the London area.

SCONUL students can access the Sheppard library between these hours:

• 8am and 11pm, Monday to Sunday, term time
• 11am-6pm on Bank Holidays
• 8.30am-10pm during Summer Holidays.

For further information, please visit SCONUL Access.

Access25

We're part of the M25 Consortium of Higher Education Libraries that links over 125 college and university libraries in London. This allows postgraduate and staff in member libraries to use the Access25 scheme to visit other libraries in the consortium.

For further information, please visit Access25 - M25.