Page 11 - English for Librarians

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Giving Information about the Library

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Read the following passage and match each paragraph with the right heading.

Sheffield Library

1. A supportive environment

2. An outstanding library

3. Access to the world’s knowledge

With a world of knowledge and expertise at your fingertips, you’ll find the library’s place at the
heart of your university experience. It’s a place to explore new horizons, a place to discover
your passion, and a place to respond to world-challenges. We continually invest to create the
right environment for you. And whatever your level of study or area of research, we're here to
help you succeed. If you choose Sheffield, you’ll have access to rich resources, outstanding
facilities and support – and the freedom to do things your own way.

You will have access to an extensive collection of digital and print resources - including over
one million e-books, 60,000 journal titles, open access material and 1.1 million print volumes.
These collections support learning and research, both on-and off-campus. Covering the full
range of academic subjects, our collections span everything from accounting to zoology and
architecture to popular culture. You can access our digital collections from anywhere. We take
your future ambitions seriously. That’s why we invest every year in the right e-books, journals,
databases, and books, making sure you have all the resources and inspiration you need.

Our libraries aren’t just about books, although we do have a lot of them. We’re also about
people. You’ll develop your knowledge in our environment, with the approachable library staff,
available virtually or on-campus. The library has a great team of dedicated, professional staff
who are highly regarded in their fields of expertise. All of them are committed to helping you.

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