Research Reserve
Newcastle University Library has access to state-of-the-art off-campus storage facilities, meaning we can hold less-used material for much longer than some other academic libraries.
Newcastle University Library has access to state-of-the-art off-campus storage facilities, meaning we can hold less-used material for much longer than some other academic libraries.
The Research Reserve currently houses back-runs of journals and books which haven't been consulted for over 5 years (longer in some subject areas).
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Request and scan services
Requesting journal articles
Scanned copies of journal articles from the Research Reserve are available via the Desktop Delivery Service. To make a request follow the Request Scan/Borrow link within the journal record in Library Search.
Copies will be made available for you to download if you have a Newcastle University campus ID and password. Other customers can request a printed copy and will need to pay for this at 4p per page.
Desktop Delivery Service – Help and frequently asked questions
Borrowing journals
To borrow a journal from the Research Reserve complete the request form or follow the Request Scan/Borrow link within the journal record in Library Search which will take you to the journal request form.
Borrowing books
To borrow Research Reserve books, place a request using Library Search. You will need to log in first.
Consulting theses
To request a thesis, follow the Request to Consult this Thesis link within the thesis record in Library Search which will take you to the Thesis Request Form. Theses are available for consultation in the Library only.
When will my request or scan be available?
Books and journals will usually be available within 24 hours at the location you chose when placing the request, however any requests placed after 9.00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be available by Monday afternoon.
Access to the Research Reserve
Access to the Research Reserve can only be made by prior appointment using the contact details below.
Archaeological collections may only be accessed by prior arrangement with the curator, Andrew Parkin.
Contact details
The Research Reserve team can be contacted Monday to Friday between the hours of 10.00 and 15.00.
Email: researchreserve@ncl.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 7760 998031
Newcastle University Research Reserve
Unit 1
Dukesway Court
Dukesway
Team Valley
NE11 0QX
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Research Reserve FAQs
- What is the Research Reserve?
The Research Reserve consists of several stores, including a state-of-the-art off-campus storage facility. It allows us to keep our less-used material for much longer than some other academic libraries do.
The facilities provide us with over 29 kilometres of storage space, which we use to house back-runs of journals and books which haven't been consulted in the past 5 years (or longer for some subject areas).
Books, journals and journal articles can all be requested from the Research Reserve via Library Search. A courier service runs between the Research Reserve and the various libraries (Mondays to Fridays only) and requests are usually fulfilled within 24 hours. Items requested on Friday or at the weekend will be delivered on the following Monday afternoon. Scanned journal articles can be downloaded at your desktop.
The Team Valley Research Reserve can be visited. To do so you will need to book an appointment.
For a map and directions visit the Research Reserve pages on the Library website.
Email the Research Reserve team at lib.store@ncl.ac.uk or telephone on 0191 208 6986 (at Philip Robinson Library) 0191 440 3606 (at Team Valley).
- How do I request a thesis that is held in the Research Reserve?
Follow the instructions in the attached document to request a thesis from the Research Reserve.
Service Standards are as follows:
- Requests received by 9:30 am on Monday to Friday will be received by 4:00 pm same day.
- Requests after 9:30 am on Friday will be received by 4:00 pm on Monday.
Files to download
- How do I request an article to be scanned?
There are two ways to request a scan.
Log in to the Desktop Delivery Service if you know the journal is available in the Research Reserve or the Old Library.
or
Request a scan using Library Search. Login to your account and search for the journal, if the journal is available in the library the catalogue record will feature a 'REQUEST SCAN/BORROW' button which will directly link to the Desktop Delivery Service.
Please complete the request form as fully as possible to ensure the Stores Team can locate the article and fulfil the request without requesting further information.
Copies of articles can be delivered electronically to staff and students of Newcastle University via email, whilst external members can collect a printed copy of the requested article from the Philip Robinson or Walton Library at a cost of 4p per sheet.
Requests are usually satisfied within 24 hours (Monday – Friday, excluding bank holidays). However, this may be longer during busy periods.
If further assistance is needed please contact the Stores team.
- How can I request items that are kept in the Research Reserve?
Requesting journal articles
Log in to Library Search with your University ID, search for the article and select "Request Article Scan". Complete the form with your details.
We will send you an email with a link to access the article you requested.
You will have 30 days to access the file.
Borrowing books
To borrow Research Reserve books, make a reservation using Library Search. You'll need to log in first.
Visit the borrow, reserve and return page for further information.
Borrowing journals
To borrow a journal, complete the journal request form or follow the Borrow links within the journal record in Library Search.
Thesis requests
Theses are available for consultation in the Library only.
To request a thesis complete thesis request form or follow the Request to consult link within the thesis record in Library Search.
Service standards
Requests are usually satisfied within 24 hours (Monday – Friday, excluding bank holidays), however this may be longer during busy periods.
Reference only
Readers who use the Library for reference only can make any of the requests detailed on this page in the Philip Robinson Library at the Service Desk on Level 2, or Walton Library main desk, during staffed hours.