Spaces in the JF Allen Building
JF Allen library
The JF Allen library is located in the Physics and Astronomy building and contains hard copies of relevant books. Some books are also available as e-books.
If you have suggestions for additional physics and astronomy books that you think should be in the Library, please email morebooks@st-andrews.ac.uk.
The Library's online reading list service enables you to find and access books, journal articles, and other resources you are expected to use for your module. By clicking links in online reading lists you can find the location and availability of books in the Library and get access to online resources. By logging in you can use the features which allow you to record what resources you've used, plan ahead, and create personal study notes. You can also export citations to Endnote from reading lists.
The Library subscribes to a large number of journals, most of which are available electronically. There are printer/photocopier/scanners in the Library, operated by your matriculation card. You can make payments to your account online.
To find out if your module has a reading list check the module in MMS or Moodle, or check on the Library website via the link to Reading Lists on their main page.
Online resources and information about books available can be searched from the Library's Physics and Astronomy webpage.
Main Library staff can offer assistance by email, phone or chat (contact details).
Vicki Cormie (vhc1@st-andrews.ac.uk) is the Academic Liaison Librarian for Physics and Astronomy and is happy to be contacted for any help in using the Library resources.
Work spaces
The J F Allen library is one space in the building in which students may study; this it is intended to be a quiet area. Please check its availability.
The main concourse of the Physics and Astronomy building has group-study tables behind the cafeteria. These are equipped with large screen computer monitors. The main part of the concourse may be used as a study and/or social area.
The University Library is another study space.
If seminar/tutorial rooms in the building are not booked out for teaching or meetings, it is normally possible to use these for work. In all cases, please adhere to any rules on room capacity. The School office staff can provide information on availability.
Computing facilities
The Physics and Astronomy PC classroom, which is next to the main entrance of the building, contains 32 PCs, a data projector, and Uniprint facilities. IT Services operate other clusters of computers and provide training in the use of hardware and software as well as the username and password required to log on the computers and for email.
Many computers in the honours laboratory will be used by students during their lab/computational sessions, and may often be used outside laboratory time by students in the School for more general work-related activity.
Lockers
The School has a limited number of lockers available for rent (£10 annual fee plus £10 deposit). Initial priority is given to those in their honours years.
Contact the Building Manager, Dr Andrew Bunting, asb8@st-andrews.ac.uk.