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A view of individual study spaces on B floor of the library extension, with the living wall in the background.

Our Library extension is open

We are delighted to announce the opening of our library extension this week.

The variety of spaces and facilities in the extension will benefit all our University communities, providing additional space to study, connect and collaborate right at the heart of the campus.

Students studying in the Library

Lancaster University Joins the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Publishing Program

Lancaster University has joined the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses publishing program and will now contribute its graduate students’ research to the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global (PQDT) database - the leading global source of emerging graduate research from universities around the world.

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Library study spaces

All spaces in the Library are now Bookable

Lancaster University Library entrance

We are Open

The Library re-opened on Monday 6th July, offering self-service access to borrow and return books.

Library online chat service - available 24/7

We have extended our live online chat service. It's now available 24/7, so there is always a member of library staff on hand to help.

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Find the library resources you need online

Library digital resources are available wherever you are.

More News

Events in the Library

18th May

Effective searching for information: planning your search strategy - online session

Tuesday 18 May 2021, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

27th May

Endnote desktop: Reference manager and writing solution - online session

Thursday 27 May 2021, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

2nd Jun

Endnote desktop: Advanced session for Systematic Reviews: Online session

Wednesday 2 June 2021, 3:00pm to 4:00pm

9th Jun

Endnote Web: Introduction to Reference Management - online session

Wednesday 9 June 2021, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Library services

Faculty Librarians

Supporting you to develop information skills such as planning a search, using subject databases and evaluating the information you find.

Learning Development

Supporting you to develop a range of academic skills such as critical thinking, academic writing, English Language and Maths & Stats.

Library Research Services

The Library supports you throughout the whole research cycle, no matter what stage you are in your research career.

Learn Independently

Explore resources and online learning material to develop your writing, referencing and information skills.

Resources for Teaching

A range of Library resources and services to support teaching.

Architects' impression of the interior of the new building showing break-out area and living wall.

Library Extension Project

An exciting new extension, due to open in January 2021

Library Extension

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