Learning Centres

Learning Centres at the Grimsby Institute

There are two main Learning Centres at our Nuns Corner campuses. Ispace (FE Learning Centre) is located on the first floor of D Block. The HE Learning Centre is located in the University Centre over two floors. There is an additional provision at the Nunsthorpe Campus in Sutcliffe Avenue.

Staff and students may borrow from any or all of the Learning Centres.

Full details of services and facilities are available in the centres and on this website. Before borrowing items you’ll need to obtain your student identity card. By using the links to the left you will find that most of your questions will be answered.

Nunsthorpe Learning Centre

The library can be used both by staff and students at the Institute.

A student WiFi system is provided so you can work from your own laptops to research online and study. Please ask a member of staff for more information.

Higher Education Learning Centre

It provides study facilities and resources for all HE courses. There is a mixture of study areas and access to PCs and colour printing/copying on both floors. We also have a range of laptops and Surface Pros that can be taken out to use within the University Centre.

In addition, the centre has a group skills room, which can be booked by students wishing to do group work or practice presentations. The centre also has a new self-issue system so users can borrow, return and renew items themselves as well as a print credit machine.

Ella Malton is our resident Academic Achievement Coach and is available to support referencing, structuring essays, guidance on assignment writing, study skills, presentations and exam revision.

A student WiFi system is provided so you can work from your own laptops to research online and study. Please ask a member of staff for more information.

Ispace (The FE Learning Centre)

We have over 100 computers, and over 50 laptops available to use. The computer area is zoned for different curriculum areas to complete mobile learning throughout the day. Please check what computers are available or which zone you have been booked into when you arrive. Laptops can be used in the Casual Learning Area and in the Research and Recharge area. We operate self-service machines for loaning books and buying print credits.

As well as the physical stock of books we host a range of electronic resources and e-books. Details of our resources can be found in the Learning Centre Catalogue.

Our study coaches are available to support you with a range of issues such as accessing resources, writing CVs and applications, assignment help, IT issues and support, referencing and research skills and much more – please feel free to ask if you have any queries at all.

We also operate a clear behaviour policy and expect all students to be able to work in a clean, comfortable environment free from distractions and damage.

How To Borrow From Us

Before you can borrow books from the Learning Centres you will need a student ID card which you can get from Student Records. Once you’ve got your ID card your details are automatically entered into our system, within 24 hours. You must have your ID card to borrow any items.

Students and staff may borrow up to 10 books at a time and can renew books up to five times. You can renew and reserve books in person, by phone or online.

Remember don’t let anyone else use your card. You are responsible for all books and resources (including laptops) issued on your ticket.

Books are generally loaned for up to two weeks or seven days.

Renewing items which you have on loan

To renew by phone 01472 311222 ext 1322 or use any of the OPACs located in the Learning Centres.

Please note: You cannot renew a book using the self-issue system or online if you owe a fine.

Booking Computers

To book a 2-hour computer slot email [email protected] and request the time you want.

Use the title COMPUTER BOOKING in your email. You will then receive a confirmation email if the booking is accepted. You can also call 01472 311222 ext 1322 to book.

The last booking is 2 hours before closing time.

Book Loans

To request, books email [email protected] and request the titles you want.

Use the title CLICK AND COLLECT in your email and make sure you include the title of the book, author and shelved number.

You can browse the catalogue here https://circaonline.grimsby.ac.uk/HeritageScripts/Hapi.dll/search1? You will receive a confirmation email when the books are available to be collected. You can also call 01472 311222 ext 1322 to book.

Computers and Printing in the Learning Centres

Printing is available from all computers and laptops. There are several printers throughout all Learning Centres. There is also the facility to photocopy and scan.

A student WiFi system is also provided so you can work from your own laptops and devices to research online and study. Please ask a member of staff for more information.

Printing in the Learning Centres:

Fiction to the Forces

Fiction to the Forces intends to bring our expanding fiction section to staff and students. This initiative operates a mobile library service, going into offices and departments bringing our latest fiction additions, from best-selling crime thrillers to romance chick-lit. Our latest additions can be found in our reading garden and on displays in FE.

Learning Centre Opening Times

The Higher Education Learning Centre times displayed are our new revised staffed times.

Term Time

Vacation: Half terms, Easter and Xmas: