Using the Library

Due to essential building work that needs to take place in the main library space will be closed until further notice.

However, we have put a number of steps in place to make sure our users still have access to an OPEN library service: 

1. The library team are still on site on the first floor in Villa 8, in the Library Office, Mon-Fri, 9-5. 
2. The library team can still be contacted at anytime Mon-Fri, 9-5 at library.services@esneft.nhs.uk or by telephone 01206 742146 / Extension 2146.
3. We have opened up a new 24/7 study room in Villa 8.  It is located on the first floor, the first door on the right at the top of the stairs (see images below).  To access out of hours you will need to make sure you have your staff ID badge.
4. Our two study rooms remain open Mon-Fri, 9-5.
5. Books can still be returned to library staff or the blue drop box outside Villa 8. 
6. Books can be accessed via library staff - Mon-Fri, 9-5. 
7. Users can still access our online resources at anytime.

These measures are subject to change and we will update our users as soon as any changes occur. 

Colchester Hospital Library is located on the first floor of Villa 8, in the Postgraduate Medical Centre.

Turn left when you enter the building and go up the staircase ahead. Go through the doors at the top of the stairs.  Turn right at the top of the stairs for our 24/7 study space. 

: library.services@esneft.nhs.uk

: 01206 742146

: Internal Extension 2146

Deborah Lepley - Head of Libraries, Education and Training (Acting)

Agi Hajnal - Library Lead (Acting)

Julija Norkuviene - Assistant Librarian

Tom Saye - Library Assistant

See the Library Team page for more information

The Library is Open 24/7

The Library is staffed Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Out of hours access to the main library and study room annex is via hospital ID badge. 

Facilities available:

• Self-service machine to issue and return books
• Book drops - one in the library (next to the self-service machine) and one located in the education centre corridor (see gallery)
• Photocopying / printing / scanning (via ESNEFT networked machine)
• A binding service (there may be a small charge for this)
• Study space
• 7 networked computers 
• Study room annex (2 networked computers and study space)
• Annex office - this can be booked for quiet study / online activity - please book via Library staff. Please note this room is not a suitable meeting space and can accommodate no more than 2 people. This room does have a networked computer. 

Toilets are located in the Education centre.

A café is also available within the Education Centre.

Ipswich Hospital Library is located in the Education Centre, ground floor of the hospital.

: hospital Library@esneft.nhs.uk

: 01473 702544

: Internal Extension: 1544

Deborah Lepley - Head of Libraries, Education and Training (Acting)

Agi Hajnal - Library Lead (Acting)

Janet Bayliss - Assistant Librarian

Kathy Moll - Library Assistant

See the Library Team page for more information