ILT and Learning Resources

Lambeth College - Clapham Campus

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) at Clapham Campus provides resources and study spaces to support your learning.

Facilities include:

Books and other learning resources.
Individual, group and quiet study areas.
Computers with Microsoft Office and other specialist software.
Printing and scanning facilities.
Wi-Fi and power points for personal devices.
Support with research, information and digital skills.

LRC staff can help you find and use resources for assignments, develop your study skills and access the digital tools you need for your course.

London South Bank Technical College - Nine Elms Campus

The London South Bank Technical College (LSBTC) features the Digital Spine, providing students with access to digital resources, study spaces and learning support throughout the building.

The Digital Spine Library is located on the second floor in Room A02.22, where students can access books and electronic resources for study and research. A dedicated quiet study room is also available on this floor.

Desktop computer rooms are available on the 6th floor (Room A06.10) and 8th floor (Room A08.10), with additional flexible study spaces located throughout the building.

The Digital Spine team can support students with library enquiries, IT support, finding learning resources, accessing college systems, and developing research and study skills. Self-service machines are available for borrowing and returning books, while Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) can be used for printing, scanning and photocopying.

Students receive £5 of printing credit each term in September, January and April, with additional credit available from the Print Credit Kiosk. [Confirm which students this applies to before publishing.]

Students can borrow up to six books at a time for a standard loan period of three weeks. Loans are automatically renewed unless another student has requested the item.

Headphones are available to borrow for use during the day and must be returned at least 15 minutes before closing at 5.00pm. Laptops are also available for on-site day use within Digital Spine rooms and must be returned by 4.00pm.

The Digital Spine team is available to help if you have questions about borrowing resources, accessing digital facilities or finding a suitable space to study.

London South Bank University Hub - Elephant and Castle

South Bank Colleges students also have the exciting opportunity to access the outstanding library facilities at South Bank University's award-winning Hub at the Elephant and Castle campus. This partnership enables eligible students aged 18 and over to expand their learning experience with a wider range of academic resources.

Eligible students can access additional study spaces and library resources and may be able to borrow up to 20 books.

Facilities include:

Library and study spaces.
Books and academic resources.
Visitor Wi-Fi.
Printing facilities.
Computer and collaborative study spaces.

To access the service, eligible students need an LSBU ID card.

You may be asked to provide a passport-style photograph as part of the application process.

Staff at the Learning Resource Centre at Clapham or the Digital Spine at Nine Elms can help you find out whether you are eligible and explain how to apply.

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

As the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) tools becomes increasingly common across the UK, South Bank Colleges has introduced updated guidelines on how students and staff should use these systems in coursework and learning activities. Please take a moment to read our A.I. framework guide.

Need Help?

If you need help finding learning resources, accessing digital systems, using the Virtual Library or finding a suitable study space, speak to a member of staff in the: