News and announcements
Here you will find the latest news about services, collections and facilities with the most recent news at the top.
- Borthwick Institute for Archives News provides information on their activities and new developments.
Library news
Thursday 19 April 2018
This event will explore archival material and consider connections between dialect, objects, and places in a creative way, culminating in a new digital creation.
Sunday 15 April 2018
Tell us which books you'd like us to buy for the Library between 23 April and 13 May this term.
Friday 13 April 2018
The Library's a great place to study, but it can be very busy in the run up to exams. Take a look at our tips to make the most of our resources and information about some of your alternatives.
Thursday 12 April 2018
White Rose Libraries (WRL) collaboration has been shortlisted for Outstanding Library Team in the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards (THELMA).
Sunday 8 April 2018
The Benefits of Sharing Data event is being held on Thursday 17 May from 2.00pm to 3.30pm in ARC/014.
Monday 12 March 2018
Over the Easter vacation you can continue to borrow items for the normal length of time, but recall periods will be longer. If you're away from the University, the SCONUL access scheme allows you to use resources at other universities.
Friday 16 February 2018
Donate your books to those in need!
Monday 5 February 2018
Tell us which books you’d like us to buy for the Library between 12 and 25 February this term.
Tuesday 30 January 2018
We are upgrading the functionality of the YorSearch catalogue on Tuesday 6 February.
Monday 22 January 2018
The Library's Research Support Team is here to support you with your research.
Monday 15 January 2018
A revised University Research Data Management Policy was approved by Research Committee in November 2017.
Wednesday 10 January 2018
We're working with Jisc, who provide digital infrastructure and advice to UK education, to find out more about your experience of the digital tools, environment, and support that you access at the University.
Friday 5 January 2018
Due to popular demand, a kitchen is now available to students on a trial basis.
Monday 1 January 2018
We are currently undertaking our annual book stock review, starting this year with the books on the first floor of the Morrell Library (Social Sciences). The aim of the review is to ensure that our collections continue to meet research and teaching needs across the University and that we are making best use of Library space.
Tuesday 21 November 2017
Over the Christmas vacation, borrowing times and recall periods will be longer. The Library will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. If you're away from the University, the SCONUL access scheme allows you to use resources at other universities.
Monday 6 November 2017
We have designed a new online tutorial RDM 101 to provide a bite-sized introduction to RDM.
Friday 3 November 2017
Tell us which books you’d like us to buy for the Library between 6 and 19 November this term.
Friday 27 October 2017
Dr Eric Durot of the History Department has curated a new exhibition 'England and the French Wars of Religion' which will be on display at the Minster Library until Tuesday 21 November. It displays 16th century pamphlets, held in the Minster Library, which reflect contemporary attitudes to the ongoing wars in France.