Student Support
Learning Resources Centre
Learning Resources Centres offer library, IT and study facilities in Neath and Afan campuses.
Opening Hours
| Afan | Neath | |||
| Library | LRC | LRC Ground Floor | LRC First Floor | |
| Monday | 9.00-6.00 | 9.00-5.00 | 8.45-7.30 | 9.00-4.30 |
| Tuesday | 8.30-6.00 | 8.30-5.00 | 8.30-6.30 | 9.00-4.30 |
| Wednesday | 8.30-5.00 | 8.30-5.00 | 8.30-6.30 | 9.00-4.30 |
| Thursday | 8.30-6.00 | 8.30-5.00 | 8.30-5.00 | 9.00-4.30 |
| Friday | 8.30-4.30 | 8.30-4.30 | 8.30-4.30 | 9.00-3.30 |
Joining the Library
All students enrolled on a NPTC course are automatically members of the Library. A valid ID card is needed to borrow the resources and use the IT facilities.
Facilities/Services
Library Resources
There are currently 40,000 items available for loan including books, DVDs and videos. Search Heritage Online Library Catalogue to find the materials you need. A wide range of journals and newspapers are available. AV equipment is available for students to watch Library/Coursework DVDs.
Electronic Library
The Electronic Library is a collection of top quality online sites and resources that have been specially selected to help you with your research and study. Available 24/7, it includes e-books, articles, newspapers, journals, statistics and images.
IT Facilities
Multimedia PCs and printing facilities are provided in each LRC. Open on a drop-in basis or use My PC to reserve a computer in advance.
Study Facilities
Individual and group study areas are available on all sites.
Photocopying and Printing
Black & white and colour printing facilities available at all sites.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Try our interlibrary loan service. If the book or journal article you require is not available from your campus library, we will probably be able to obtain a copy for you, either from another campus or from the British Library.
Search other library catalogues using Cat Cymru to find one with a copy of the title you are searching for.
Need help using the facilities?
Ask Library staff for assistance.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the service, please contact us on:
Neath: 01639 648601
Afan: 01639 648270
e-mail:libraries@nptc.ac.uk
