WELCOME!

MEMBERS

The WELCOME! Scheme links a number of organisations across Kirklees and Calderdale, all offering information and facilities to help you in your studies and research.

Frequently asked questions.

What are the aims of the project?

Who do I contact for further information about the project?

How do I know which library will best be able to help me?

How can I find out about courses held at the different colleges?

Can I borrow from the libraries within the project partnership?

I work in the area, but don't live in Kirklees or Calderdale - am I entitled to access the libraries in the WELCOME! partnership?

Why do I have to make an appointment at some libraries but not others?

Can I access IT facilities at member libraries?

 

What are the aims of the project?

 

• To improve access to learning for all adults within Kirklees and Calderdale.
• To provide a network of local libraries offering reference access and study facilities for all.
• To encourage wider participation in Higher and Further Education.

Who do I contact for further information about the project?

Contact the project coordinators - Andrew Walsh & Stephen Kee
Tel. 01484 472052
Email a.p.walsh@hud.ac.uk

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How do I know which library will best be able to help me?

Check through each organisation's pages on this web site. For further information please contact the libraries directly where staff will be happy to advise you.

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How can I find out about courses held at the different colleges?

Check our web pages which have links through to the college web sites. You can then check course information online, or contact the colleges who will be happy to provide you with a prospectus.

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Can I borrow from the libraries within the project partnership?

Yes. Items can be borrowed from Kirklees and Calderdale Public Libraries and the University Library.

All members of Kirklees Libraries may borrow up to 10 books free of charge.

Audio-visual items may also be loaned for which there is a hire charge.

The University runs a low-cost public membership scheme, allowing anyone to borrow items for a yearly fee.

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I work in the area, but don't live in Kirklees or Calderdale - am I entitled to access the libraries in the WELCOME! partnership?

Yes- for the public libraries and university.

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Why do I have to make an appointment at some libraries but not others?

Some of our libraries have only limited study space and may be very busy at certain periods of the week. By phoning beforehand, the librarian can ascertain whether they are best placed to answer your query and can arrange an appointment time when they know staff will be on hand to help.

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Can I access IT facilities at member libraries?

Some of our member libraries allow access to PCs and the internet. Kirklees and Calderdale Public libraries allow PC access in all branches (but may require booking ahead), Calderdale College allows access to learning zone computers with a small charge, and the University of Huddersfield allows access to PCs and a wide range of subscription databases (for a full list of databases click here) when you register with two forms of identification.