2019 Library news
Send us your ideas for a chance to win a £1,000 prize!
Posted on Wednesday 13 November 2019
Following the success of LibInspo 2019, the Library & Archives are hosting LibInspo 2020 | Your Library, Your Way, a student-led innovation competition.
Wonders on Wednesday
Posted on Friday 25 October 2019
Wonders on Wednesday is back for the Autumn term! Join expert Library and Archives staff to learn more about the treasures in the University collections
Reading list tips
Posted on Tuesday 22 October 2019
Your lecturers work with the Library to ensure that you have access to reading lists for your course. Find your lists to access a host of useful features.
Key research collection reclassified at King's Manor Library
Posted on Monday 21 October 2019
The Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies collection has been re-shelved and reclassified at King's Manor Library.
Open Access Week 2019
Posted on Thursday 17 October 2019
Celebrate advances in open research across the globe during Open Access Week, 21 to 27 October.
Welcome to your Library
Posted on Tuesday 1 October 2019
Our Library offers everything you'd expect - books, desks, wifi, advice - and quite a lot you wouldn't expect. Our video tour is a great starting point for all students.
Treat your shelf
Posted on Wednesday 25 September 2019
Last year’s graduates generously donated lots of text books for their successors - now you can come and take them home.
Postgraduates leaving the University in September
Posted on Wednesday 18 September 2019
If you're a postgraduate leaving us this autumn, please remember to return all your Library items and pay any charges by Sunday 6 October 2019.
Find a new home for your unwanted course books
Posted on Friday 31 May 2019
Pass your books on and raise money for charity.
Graduating this summer?
Posted on Friday 17 May 2019
Please remember to return all your Library items and pay any charges by Friday 21 June 2019.
Out of charge?
Posted on Tuesday 14 May 2019
If your laptop is out of battery, or you just didn't have room for it in your bag, borrow one of ours.
Changing provision of high demand reading materials
Posted on Friday 3 May 2019
We’re changing how we make available items which are in high demand, which will include the removal of the Key Texts Collections.
The Library: here for you - 24/7
Posted on Friday 26 April 2019
It's the busiest term, so it's good to know that when you need the Library, we've got your back.
Helping you through your exams
Posted on Monday 8 April 2019
The Library's a great place to study, but it can be very busy in the run up to exams. Sharing the space with respect for other students, making use of pop up study spaces elsewhere on campus, and knowing how to get help and advice wherever you're working will make everything run more smoothly at what can be a tricky time.
Library survey results
Posted on Thursday 28 March 2019
Thank you to all of our users who took the time to fill out our library survey earlier this year - our results are now in!
LibInspo Final Event Success
Posted on Tuesday 19 March 2019
The LibInspo Final Event, held in The Lakehouse in Ron Cooke Hub on 28 February 2019 was a huge success!
A winner from head to toe!
Posted on Friday 8 March 2019
Elizabeth Dunnett is the recipient of this year's prize with an essay inspired by her collection of works relating to historical fashion.
Full Library service over Easter vacation
Posted on Thursday 28 February 2019
Over the Easter vacation, the Library will be offering a full service and you can continue to borrow items as usual.
Digital Creativity Week
Posted on Wednesday 20 February 2019
Develop skills, explore Yorkshire's past and create digital artefacts or installations for an exhibition.
LibInspo event
Posted on Thursday 14 February 2019
The shortlisted ideas will pitch to win the £1,000 prize and have their idea introduced.
Think outside the books
Posted on Friday 1 February 2019
Your reading lists are a great starting place, but when you're preparing your assignments or dissertation, you can add value by exploring our archives, rare books collection, e-resources, and the resources held at other academic libraries.
Enjoy learning creative coding
Posted on Monday 28 January 2019
Learn to code from the basics upwards at the Library and IT Services' Digital Wednesdays sessions.
Wonders on Wednesday
Posted on Friday 25 January 2019
Join our experts to learn more about the treasures in the university collections.
Find your space
Posted on Monday 21 January 2019
The Library and IT rooms get busy at this time of year. But help is available when you need to find a space.
LibInspo
Posted on Monday 14 January 2019
Send us your ideas for a chance to win a £1,000 prize.
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