The North Reading Room is used to read books and journals and original copies of newspapers. Access to the North Reading Room and the Library’s collections is dependent on a valid reader's ticket.

 

The North Reading Room offers the following facilities:

 

■ Free wireless internet service

■ Additional spaces available for the use of laptops including greater power provision

■ Group study areas and private study areas

■ Comfort/relaxed reading area

■ Enhanced lighting and heating provision

■ Facilities for accessing multi-media materials

■ Dedicated area for reading rare books

For more information visit our Wi-Fi services page.

Reference collection on the open shelves

 

■ Welsh and Celtic journals - small size (8vo)

■ Welsh and Celtic journals - Large size (4to)

■ Welsh and Celtic reference collection

■ General reference collection

 

We are continually developing our open shelves collection and appreciate any suggestions from our readers. Suggestions can be sent via our online enquiry system.

Accessing print material

The printed books, journal and newspaper collection can be accessed via the online catalogue. Pre 1986 books unavailable on the online catalogue may be available through a microfiche catalogue, and journals pre 1986 may unavailable online may be listed in an old fashioned card index.
Both the microfiche catalogue and card index are situated in the Reading Room near the issue counter.

All materials are ordered via the online catalogue and can be collected from the North Reading Room counter.

Enquiries

Any enquiries regarding the North Reading Room during your visit should be directed to the staff servicing the North Reading Room counter. Any enquiries prior to a visit to the North Reading Room should be sent to the Enquiries Team.