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Lancaster University Library

News and Events

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Library study space available from Monday 3rd August

The Library is delighted to announce that as of Monday 3rd August we will be opening a small number of study spaces on A floor. 
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Library Re-Opening from Monday 6th July

The Library is re-opening on Monday 6th July, offering self-service access to borrow and return books.
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Library online chat service - now available 24/7

We are extending 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.
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Library and Learning Development support online

Library and Learning Development staff are on hand to support your studies and help you find and use resources.
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Publishers make additional library resources available

Additional digital library resources have been made available during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Events in the Library

12th Aug

Endnote desktop: Reference manager and writing solution - online session

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 11:00am to 1:00pm
18th Aug

Library and Learning Development: preparing for teaching in Michaelmas term (FST)

Tuesday 18 August 2020, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
7th Sep

Library and Learning Development: Preparing for teaching in Michaelmas term (FST)

Monday 7 September 2020, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
17th Sep

Copyright for teaching staff

Thursday 17 September 2020, 10:00am to 11:00am

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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.

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Library Extension Project

An exciting new extension, due to open in January 2021

Library Extension
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