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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Feb 6

Hello! We're the library at @northumbriauni.bsky.social 👋

We're here to support you to get the best from our collections and our learning spaces during your time at Northumbria! 📚

You can find us at City Campus, Coach Lane and online at library.northumbria.ac.uk.

Welcome to Northumbria Library!

University Library sign above the City Campus Library main entrance. The railings are visible, as well as clouds in a blue sky.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 2d

The Inter Library Loan Service is available to help you obtain materials not held by the University Library. The service is available to staff and students of Northumbria University with a valid University smartcard and covers a wide range of material.
More info here - library.northumbria.ac.uk/ill

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 12d

Do you need help finding key online Library resources for your studies? We have you covered with our handy guide! #NorthumbriaLibrary

library.northumbria.ac.uk/librarynews/...

[Colourful info-graphic representing online library resources, by library staff]

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 19d

Check out some of our new books!

You can find them on our 'Africa is not a country' reading list, which was created by our student ambassadors as part of last year's Amplifying Black Voices in the University Library Project: northumbria.rl.talis.com/index.html

#NorthumbriaLibrary

Four books on a black library trolley. The first cover 'Africa is not a country' by Dipo Faloyn can be seen.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 20d

Be sure to have a second breakfast today, in honour of Hobbit Day! Celebrating the birthdays of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the much-loved characters created by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Brush up on this iconic story by borrowing the book or DVD from City Campus Library.

#NorthumbriaLibrary #HobbitDay

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, on shelf at Northumbria University City Campus Library, photo by library staff

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 23d

All hands on deck! Our library be full of literary treasures just waitin' to be discovered. From swashbucklin' adventures to scholarly maps, what be yer next great read? ⚓📖 #talklikeapirateday #northumbrialibrary

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 23d

Holy comic book celebrations Batman! Celebrate Batman Day this weekend with our array of graphic novels, from the Golden Age to The Dark Knight Returns. #NorthumbriaLibrary #BatmanDay

[Batman related books and graphic novels at Northumbria University City Campus Library, photo by library staff]

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 27d

Celebrate the birthday of Agatha Christie – master of detective novels who gave the world iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. #NorthumbriaLibrary #AgathaChristie

[A row of Agatha Christie books sitting on a book shelf, by Jeremy Horvatin on Unsplash]

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Sep 5

Recommend a book!

Did you know we welcome book and resource recommendations from students and staff for new resources that support the teaching and research interests of the University? Find out more: library.northumbria.ac.uk/recommend

#NorthumbriaLibrary

Two shelves of books with various titles at City Campus Library.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Aug 7

Up, up, and away!

Fly over to City Campus Library and delve into our Graphic Novel Collection.

#NorthumbriaLibrary

Front cover of 'Superman: the complete history: the life and times of the man of steel' held up in front of a window. Newcastle Civic Centre can be seen in the background.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Aug 6

A reminder that Semester One online reading lists should be submitted for review by Friday 8th August to ensure resources are available for the start of teaching.

Please contact the Reading Lists team if you have any queries.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jul 25

The City Campus Library will close at midnight tonight, 25th July, and reopen on Saturday 26th July at 1pm. This is due to routine electrical systems maintenance.

#NorthumbriaLibrary

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jul 22

Module leaders! Please submit your Semester One online reading list for review by Friday 8th August to ensure resources are available for the start of teaching.

Once changes have been made to your list, click Publish. Contact the Reading Lists Service if you have any queries.

#NorthumbriaLibrary

Shelves of books at Northumbria University City Campus Library. The front cover of the book 'The Reading List' by Sara Nisha Adams is visible.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jul 21

Join us in the Library every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm for a focused writing zone. Bring your own refreshments and bask in the camaraderie of writing. Find out more information: libcal.northumbria.ac.uk/calendar/ski...

An open notepad with a pen lying across it in front of a laptop screen. To the right is a small vase of flowers, a coffee cup and a small container. Image by Nick Morrison on Unsplash.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jul 18

Summer is festival season, even in the Library! 😎🤘

Take a look at our new spotlight display, featuring and epic line-up of books and resources from many genres of popular music, from across the whole Library catalogue 🎸

#NorthumbriaLibrary #FestivalSeason

Books facing forwards on a shelf, the visible titles are Kerrang Living Loud, Confess by Rob Halford, and Hip-Hop Archives.

A photo of 5 bookshelves with books facing forwards.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jul 10

It's the Durham Miners' Gala this Saturday. ‘Hame’ is a collection of writings set against the backdrop of mining life in County Durham. Find more local literature on the ‘Exploring the Culture and History of the North East’ reading list: northumbria.rl.talis.com/index.html

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Someone holding a copy of 'Hame' by Sid Chaplin. Behind this are two different titles of Sid Chaplin's other works.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jul 8

Celebrate the mining history & heritage of the North East this month and visit our glass cabinet display on floor 1 of the Library, featuring items selected by staff from our main and special collections. #NorthumbriaLibrary

Books and ephemera relating to mining and North East history on display at City Campus Library, photo by library staff.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jul 4

Where does ‘old book smell’ come from? As a book ages the chemicals in the glue, paper and ink break down, and release compounds. Wood based paper in particular, can give an old book a faint vanilla scent. Explore our collections. #NorthumbriaLibrary

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Damaged cover of a vintage book, photo by library staff.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jul 2

Sarina Wiegman leads England's Lionesses in their defence of the Women's Euro title in Switzerland. Enrolled students can access our 'Sport Leadership and Organisation Behaviour' reading list. It's perfect for those looking to break into the industry: northumbria.rl.talis.com/index.html

Two books side by side. The book on the left is 'The history of women's football' by Jean Williams. The book on the right is 'Leadership: contemporary critical perspectives' by Brigid Carroll, Jackie Ford & Scott Taylor.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jun 25

Today marks 122 years since George Orwell’s birth. A dystopian view of the perceived future, Nineteen Eighty-Four was first published in 1949. You can find it on the ‘Crime, Technology and Surveillance’ reading list: northumbria.rl.talis.com/index.html

Someone holding a copy of the book ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ by George Orwell. In the background, there is a large CCTV camera to the left and a smaller one to the right.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jun 23

Yesterday was Windrush Day, which has been held on the 22nd June since 2018. It celebrates the contribution Caribbean migrants and their families, known as the Windrush generation, have made to the UK. Explore their stories via your Library collection. #NorthumbriaLibrary #windrushday

Cover of Homecoming - Voices of the Windrush Generation by Colin Grant, via Penguin Books UK

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jun 20

Tomorrow is World Music Day, an annual celebration of music! Listen to all your old favourites, or if you’re feeling adventurous, start exploring music from different cultures. Our music subject guide may provide some inspiration. #NorthumbriaLibrary #worldmusicday

library.northumbria.ac.uk/music

[Music room, with posters and a mic stand, by Paulette Wooten on Unsplash]

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jun 19

Today is #Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the USA. Our latest blog piece explores the Library's Amplifying Black Voices project and special collections relating to the history of the fight for Black freedom: library.northumbria.ac.uk/librarynews/...

#NorthumbriaLibrary

A group of paperback books relating to Black literature and decolonisation lying face-up on a table.

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jun 16

If you’re completing your studies and leaving the University; we need your library books back so other students can use them. If you return everything you currently have on loan by 31st July; you will be entered into our Big Book Return Prize Draw!
#BigBookReturn #NorthumbriaLibrary

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jun 12

'Here are the pioneers, the iconoclasts, the brave.' From landmark LGBTQIA+ portraits to the next generation of queer classics from the BFI Flare festival. From the icons of queer cinema to lesser-known treasures. #NorthumbriaLibrary #Pridemonth2025

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[Cinema tickets, by igorovsyannykov on Pixabay]

Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · Jun 11

Summer's here and so are we!

Join the Learning Skills drop-in sessions, online or in person, for help with academic writing skills, referencing, and much more.

Sessions are available through the summer break. No appointment necessary!

For more information: libcal.northumbria.ac.uk/calendar/ski...

A woman sitting in a field with a laptop open on her knee. Overlaid text is the same as the caption.