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Graduate book returns

​​If you are graduating or leaving the university this academic year please return all your books to the library.
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Leisure Reading eBooks and audiobooks via OverDrive / Libby

The Library has added OverDrive to its Leisure Reading service
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National Geographic Virtual Library (1888-2015)

The Library has now subscribed to the full-colour archives of the National Geographic, from 1888 to 2005
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New Research Collection: Nineteenth Century Collections Online, Science Technology and Medicine 1780 - 1925

​​Now available from the Library is a brand new research collection from Gale Primary Sources. 
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Are you a Community Member of the Library? Would you like to join?

We are delighted to announce that Members of the Public and other Community Members can now join Lancaster University Library free of charge
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Library study spaces

All spaces in the Library are now Bookable

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Events in the Library

23rd May

Drop-in with the MASH Coordinator

Monday 23 May 2022, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
24th May

Advanced Information Literacy Pathway: Advanced search techniques - In-person

Tuesday 24 May 2022, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
24th May

Yoga session

Tuesday 24 May 2022, 6:00pm to 7:15pm
26th May

Taiji session

Thursday 26 May 2022, 12:10pm to 12:45pm

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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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