Preston College

Library Learning Centres

Preston College has 5 library learning centres bursting with a whole range of resources to help you learn and study. Each library learning centre specialises in different subject areas so whatever your course, subject or interest there is a dedicated library learning centre for you.

Within each centre you will find textbooks, journals, newspapers, project materials, maps, DVDs, etc and access to a huge range of E-resources, using desktop or laptop pcs. You can use a pc or laptop and connect to the Internet or the College’s virtual learning environment.

We aim to combine traditional library services in vibrant supportive environments, catering for your individual requirements. Each centre has friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff who can offer 1 to 1 support and assist you in finding the right resources to suit your needs and preferred learning style. Library staff will also help locate books and journals from other centres or libraries, if required.

Edith Rigby

T: 01772 225298
E: Edith Rigby Library Learning Centre
Located in the Languages Building first floor, Fulwood Campus.

Specialist subject areas: Accountancy and Management, Business, Education, Law, Sign Language, Counselling, Project and Event Management and other titles to support all HE and adult courses.

Michael Clegg

T: 01772 225309
E: Mike Clegg Library Learning Centre
Located in the Michael Clegg Building second floor, Fulwood Campus.

Specialist subject areas: All A-Level courses and texts.

Nick Park

T: 01772 225304
E: Nick Park Library Learning Centre
Located at Park Campus.

Specialist subject areas: Art, Design and Graphics, Music, Technology, Dance, Media and Communications.

Sir Tom Finney

T: 01772 225295
E: Sir Tom Finney Library Learning Centre
Located in the Main Building ground floor, Fulwood Campus.

Specialist subject areas: Sport, Performing Arts, Maths, Science, IT, Business, Construction, Engineering and Technology.

William Tuson

T: 01772 225310
E: William Tuson Library Learning Centre
Located in the Languages Building first floor, Fulwood Campus.

Specialist subject areas: Travel and Tourism, Catering and Hospitality, Retail, Hair and Beauty, Health, Social Care and Childhood Studies.