Welcome to the AFBI Library
We’re here to provide you with valuable information, resources and research materials to help support your work. There is a wealth of online and print resources freely available to you as well as access to expert advice and training.
If you have any questions about using the Library, your training needs or what resources are available to you, please do not hesitate to contact us either in person or online via afbilib@qub.ac.uk
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Membership
Membership
All AFBI staff and postgraduate placement students, authorised by their Head of Branch, are entitled to join the Library. Access the online membership form here. After signing up, you will receive your library card and login details, allowing you to access information resources from any location and device.
You can also borrow books and use the Library facilities at the two main sites of Newforge and Stormont.
- Training and Support
All members of the Library can take advantage of the training and support provided by our specialist librarians. They can help you to make the most of the resources and services available from the Library.
Individual and group training programmes are available and include support on search strategies, using databases and EndNote. We also welcome any queries on publishing, copyright or Open Access.
With our knowledge and experience in providing research support, we can provide you with training and support to help you effectively navigate library resources and improve your research outcomes, through:
- One-to-one training on using information resources
- Group training sessions
- Literature searches from expert specialist librarians
- Advice on copyright and Open Access
- Support in use of databases and EndNote
- Online Services
Our range of online services and resources enable you to use the Library remotely, making it easier for you to use the Library at any time, from any location, including
- Access to an extensive collection of digital resources: databases, e-books and e-journals
- Online requests
- e-delivery of journal articles
- New journal alerts
- Online book renewals
- Online account management
- Online literature request form
- On-site Library Services
We also provide a range of library services to aid and support your work. Our staff are on-hand to answer any questions you may have on:
- Book loans
- Book request service
- Advice on literature searching
- Printing, photocopying and scanning facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Study rooms
- PCs
- Our locations and collections
The Library provides research facilities to all AFBI sites. Staffed libraries are located at Newforge and Stormont, with smaller unstaffed collections at Loughgall and Hillsborough.
Newforge
Specialties: Fisheries, Marine, Plant Health, Agriculture, Economics
Stormont
Specialties: Veterinary Science
Loughgall
Specialties: Plant and Genetics
Hillsborough
Specialties: Animal science and agriculture.