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 9 August 2018
Following a successful trial period, the kitchen for student use in the Library’s Fairhurst building has now been made permanent.
Wednesday 18 July 2018
We've launched more loan laptops, this time in the Library@Piazza.
Friday 22 June 2018
White Rose Libraries (WRL) collaboration, including the Library, has been declared Outstanding Library Team in the Times Higher Education Leadership & Management (THELMA) Awards.
Monday 11 June 2018
With the summer vacation on the horizon here is some key information for academic staff about what’s happening with Reading Lists.
Monday 21 May 2018
Please remember to return all your Library items and pay any charges by Friday 22 June 2018.
Monday 14 May 2018
Pass your course books on and raise money for charity.
Thursday 10 May 2018
We are delighted to announce that, following a very competitive selection process, Masud Khokhar has been appointed to the post of Director of Library and Archives.
Tuesday 1 May 2018
The Library and IT Services offer training every Wednesday afternoon to help you make the most of digital technologies. This term we will be focusing on managing your project and the dissertation process.
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.