A great big traditional library in the centre of town. The main room caters mostly for fiction…read morewhile there are smaller specialist rooms covering local history and social sciences. The staff are always courteous and helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them. One thing to note: there's an old ghost story about one of the lifts being haunted if you believe that sort of thing. I always take the stairs, just in case!

This is Sheffields main library, Its entrance doesn't do it justice as the entrance hall is grand…read morebut could do with some tender loving care. The main library is large and split into sections such as media is in a seperate room just off the main area. There is plenty of choice, with new best sellers being available for one week loan, with most books being three weeks. If its a certain book you are after you can register online and order the book in for collection and also online you can renew. The staff are friendly and helpful too. It does need a little bit of tlc as the interior is a bit dated but it kinda adds to the charm of the place. Also if have time go upstairs to the art gallery asits worth a ponder too.

This is a very small library and it seems mostly focused on children. However they do offer limited…read morecomputer use and can order DVD's for you to check out. Books are limited as well, but the library system allows you to order books for checkout and have them delivered to the library for you. There is no parking because it's in the middle of the park. But it's a nice place to bring your kids, and there is a childrens library located next door. Make sure you check the hours on the web if you have never been, sometimes they are closed for lunch or on odd days. It is a nice educational activity for kids and adults alike.

A good selection of books for both adults and children, set in a historical building in a lovely…read morepark. Hillsborough library is set in a historical building and split into two sections - adult section including dvds, books, jigsaws etc. and childrens section. The childrens library also have many events in the school holidays for children to take part in which promote books and learning, as well as a term time toddler group for younger children.

A lovely little library with really great, friendly and helpful staff. My 4 year old loves this…read moreplace! Great selection of books, and the local information on the board is really helpful too.

I studied at Sheffield Hallam University (or SHU as it' referred to) between 1997 and 2001. I was…read morebased at the city campus and really enjoyed my time there. The addsetts centre (Library) is huge and had a full offering of every book you were likely to need on your course. As well as computers you could use to do your assignments and research. There are some lovely places to eat on campus and their instore blackwells bookstore is really well stocked too (could get busy at the start of each term). The lecture theatres were all good too. The university is often seen as the less stuffy of the two universities based in Sheffield. I enjoyed my student days there and would definitely recommend it to others.

Sheffield Hallam University (or SHU as it refers to itself) was formed from the old Polytechnic…read moreUniversity in Sheffield and covers a number of campuses. It likes to think of itself as the cheeky younger sibling of the high brow Sheffield University while offering good facilities for students. Some of the halls of residence have seen better days as have some of the tutorial rooms on the Ecclesall Road campus but there's plenty to get involved in for students and most people enjoy their time here.