- Libraries:
- There are around 14 libraries...no student knows the actual figure, having lost count...and there are over 1.5 million books! The Sydney Jones Library is the largest. Reciprocal borrowing right exist between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores libraries, adding to the number of resources.
However, some students have expressed concern that many of the books are 'severely out of date', and that there are not enough key texts. Also, a word of warning, short loan fines are extortionate.
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- Computing:
- There are over 1500 computers at the university with free internet and e-mail access. Most of the workstations are quite new, but some could do with a few more megahertz!
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- Sports:
- To have access to the university sports facilities you have to join the Athletic's Union, which costs around £20 for three years. The facilities include several sports centres, one of the best university swimming pools in the country, tennis courts, squash courts and even a solarium. However, while there are a large number of sports catered for, many student believe that the quality of facilities could be improved. A plan to build a new sports centre for the students (with better facilities) was shelved by the University.
There are also acres of playing fields and even a cottage in the Welsh mountains for climbing and field studies.
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- Disabled Students:
- The University is quite weak when it comes to disabled access. However, there is currently a large investment program in hand to install ramps and lifts at some buildings. It still seems to be a bit 'hit and miss', though.
There are good provisions for students with dyslexia and hearing / sight impairments.
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- Student Welfare:
- The welfare facilities at Liverpool are good, but there seems to be a surprisingly high number of councellors for the 12,000 or so students...anyone know why??
There is a creche and nursery, but places are limited, and women have priority on the minibuses.
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- Parking:
- There is limited permit parking on campus, but first year students are encouraged not to bring cars. There are 'park anywhere' permits for students with babies.
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- University Shops:
- The Guild Shop situated in the Students' Guild sells sandwiches, chocolate, newspapers, magazines and basic household stuff. The prices are slightly more expensive than a large supermarket, but this is to be expected.
There is also a Copy Shop, an Opticians, Campus Travel and a Hairdressers, all of which are cheaper than the local area. However, we advise that you don't fax things from the copy shop...your wallet will suffer!
The Student Guild also has regular market days, where lots of useful stuff goes up for sale. It is also the best place to get you best 70s gear.
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- University Bookshops:
- There is a bookshop on campus, as well as numerous ones around town. Occationally second hand books are sold in the Guild.
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- Banking:
- There is a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland on the ground floor. But all the major banks have branches close-by.
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- Transport Policy:
- There is a bus service between the Halls in the morning and evening. Public transport in Liverpool is well organised and fairly cheap.
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- Green Areas:
- The Lancashire and Welsh countryside are nearby, but the city centre has a little less grass than one would expect.
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