Library Services

Holborn College has an excellent two-level library, supporting all areas of learning and specialising in the latest law and business texts. The collection includes over 10,000 volumes and other reference resources, and numerous law and business online databases. Additionally, we have an extensive journal collection in full text as well as access to online journals via Athens (an online journal and information database for higher education subscribers). Together, these reference sources provide ample information for case study projects, assignments and research work.

The library space also contains computers with internet access, photocopiers, and private and group study spaces. Our library connection is currently being fully networked, allowing students to check publications online and book renewals can also be made by telephone. The library is run by a fully qualified librarian, and library staff are always happy to help students. On arrival at the College, a library facilities introductory session is available during induction week, and thereafter on request.
Our opening times are as follows:

IT Centre

Holborn College has a brand new computer suite, with 120 PCs for student use. The suite is primarily for students to carry out research and study-related tasks, but students are also welcome to use it for personal internet and email access. The PC's are well-equipped with MS Office and other educational and course related software. Printers are also available for student use.

Student Services

The Student Services Office is dedicated to student welfare and provides information, guidance and assistance for students in all non-academic matters including: medical, immigration, banking, part-time work and work experience, travel, and student discount issues. It also coordinates the social side of Holborn College life and produces a quarterly student magazine updating students on college activities.

Faith & Worship/Prayer Rooms

Holborn College has a dedicated student prayer room, which is open to students of all denominations. We also have four chaplains, representing Muslim, Hindu, Roman Catholic and Church of England faiths, who are available to students at regular intervals. The chaplains are happy to see all students, regardless of religious persuasion.

Careers Services

The Careers Office is located in the Student Services Office and provides a variety of services for our international students, including: individual student appointments for careers guidance, CV checking; quick queries; workshops on a variety of job-seeeking skills; and a wide range of information on careers and part-time work; information about up and coming events such as careers fairs. For further information please refer to our Career Prospects and Part-Time Work page.

Medical Services

At Holborn College we have a room dedicated to medical services and staffed by several qualified first aiders. All students on long term courses (duration greater than 6 months) are eligible for free access to the National Health Service (NHS). Student Services can provide information on how to register, and your nearest doctor. Please see our Health page for further information.

Refectory

Holborn College has a refectory on campus - The Basement. The Basement caters to a wide range of cultural cuisines and provides hot and cold food, including halal and vegetarian choices. There is outdoor seating for the summer and a barbecue.

There is also a branch of Costa Coffee located in The Basement.

Student Mentors

A particularly popular option with our new students, the Student Mentor Scheme has been developed by our Student Services team to help international students settle down quickly. Student Mentors are assigned to each new student on request, and they show new arrivals around the College and the local area, and offer invaluable advice and assistance.

The Student Body

Holborn College recognizes the importance of communicating efficiently with the student body. There are student representatives present during all Faculty Board meetings and we also have student representatives for each programme, one for each year. Additionally, Holborn College holds regular Questions and Answer sessions where all students are welcome to attend and raise any issues and ideas they may have.