Where is the Sheppard Worlock Library?
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Where is the Sheppard-Worlock Library?
The Sheppard-Worlock Library is located on the Hope Park Campus of Liverpool Hope University, specifically at:
Taggart Avenue, Hope Park Campus
Liverpool
L16 9JD
Getting to Hope Park Campus
Hope Park Campus is situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Liverpool city centre, and the library is located within the heart of the campus on Taggart Avenue.
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By public transport: The campus is accessible by bus services from Liverpool city centre and surrounding areas. Several local buses run routes to Hope Park, and there is a bus stop on Taggart Avenue close to the campus.
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By car: The campus can be reached via the A562 from the Liverpool city centre, with parking available on-site.
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Walking: Once on campus, the Sheppard-Worlock Library is marked on campus maps and is centrally located near student services and key campus buildings.
About the Sheppard-Worlock Library
The Sheppard-Worlock Library is the main library for Liverpool Hope University and offers the largest collection of physical and online academic resources in the university's library service. It supports a wide range of academic disciplines including Arts and Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, and Education.
The library also houses the university’s Archives and Special Collections, containing over 75,000 books, manuscripts, journals, newsletters, and rare materials in a dedicated environmentally controlled vault.
Facilities include:
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Bookable and drop-in study spaces
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Dedicated postgraduate zones
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Private study rooms with PCs
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Collaborative group rooms with presentation facilities
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Various zones designed for silent, quiet, group, and social study styles
Opening Hours and Contact
During term time:
| Day | Opening Hours | Library Staffed Hours |
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| Monday | 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | No staffed hours |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | No staffed hours |
Library access is available outside staffed hours for students with a valid university ID card.
Library Help Point: 0151 291 2000
General Email: askalibrarian@hope.ac.uk
Additional Services
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Self-service machines: The library has self-service machines for book checkouts, allowing you to borrow or return books independently.
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Subject Support: Academic Services Librarians are available for detailed research help, referencing assistance, and resource support.
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Special Collections: The Archives and Special Collections, accessible by appointment, provide access to rare and unique materials for research.
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Virtual Tour: The Sheppard-Worlock Library can be explored through a virtual tour available on the university website.
For the latest updates and online support, the library can be contacted using LibChat or you can follow the library on social media: @LivHopeLibrary on Instagram.