Check what's coming up in your library by clicking the Events link on our website.
Find the schedule of weekly Academic and Library Skills drop-ins as well as Maths & Stats Help (MASH) available to all students from the Universities at Medway
You can also see any other events and activities that are coming to the library that can support your wellbeing and improve your student experience.
You can also find us on YouTube!
Find a number of Library Help Videos there whenever you need them!
Watch how to find books in the library or how access e-books and online databases, referencing as well as useful study skills tips.
The Lifestyle Collection includes books such as fiction, cookbooks, exercise manuals and self-help books. It is available for anyone from the Medway campus to use and can be found in the Group Zone of the Drill Hall Library. It is intended to support your relaxation and wellbeing. Some examples of books from this collection can be seen at the top of this page.
We at the library understand that the topics listed here can be difficult things to discuss, and you may not want to ask about them. See below where you can find them in the library.
Topic | Classmark | Topic | Classmark |
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Abuse | 363.46 | Menopause | 618.17 |
Alcohol | 362.29; 613.81 | Mental health | 616.89 |
Bullying | 303.69 | Miscarriage | 618.39 |
Cancer | 616.99 | Neurodiversity | 616.85882 |
Death | 155.9; 306.874 | PTSD | 616.85 |
Dementia | 616.831 | Pregnancy | 618.2 |
Depression | 616.85 | Rape | 362.7 |
Divorce | 306.89; 346.7 | Self-esteem | 158.1; 305.23 |
Drugs | 362.29; 616.8 | Sexual Health / STDs | 306.7; 613; 616.95 |
Eating disorders | 616.85 | Suicide | 362.28 |
LGBTQ+ | 306.76 |
If you are looking information about these topics because you are going through emotionally difficult times or are in crisis, we encourage you to reach out immediately to your university well-being services or another appropriate crisis service. Find information in this guide under "Other campus services" or "Beyond the campus".
Please email dhlhelp@medway.ac.uk with your queries. Or Tweet the Drill Hall - @drillhalllib. Or contact us via Facebook or Instagram. We will try to answer your query by email /Twitter /Facebook /Instagram, but we can also offer online tutorials, which will allow you to share your screen with us.
We cover enquiries as a team and we are very keen to help you.
In addition to the support provided by your university, Medway students from all 3 universities can book online appointments with Clare Chambers. Clare is a Royal Literary Fellow and a published author, who can help with academic writing. To book an appointment, email clare.chambers@rlfeducation.org.uk - appointments are available on Mondays.