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💜 Amazing resources, fantastic spaces and friendly staff
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Website: durham.ac.uk/library
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💜 Amazing resources, fantastic spaces and friendly staff
💬 Not monitored 24/7
Website: durham.ac.uk/library
Linktree: linktr.ee/DULib
DULib was delighted to welcome colleagues from the Arqus ‘Libraries of the Future’ Community of Practice earlier this week. (1/3)
January 20, 2026 at 9:57 AM
DULib was delighted to welcome colleagues from the Arqus ‘Libraries of the Future’ Community of Practice earlier this week. (1/3)
Beat the Monday blues on a Blind date with a Book! 📖💜
Our books are waiting patiently on our Blind Date bookshelves at the Billy B to be taken on their dates – simply choose a book, check it out, unwrap it and enjoy! 📚
Our books are waiting patiently on our Blind Date bookshelves at the Billy B to be taken on their dates – simply choose a book, check it out, unwrap it and enjoy! 📚
January 19, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Beat the Monday blues on a Blind date with a Book! 📖💜
Our books are waiting patiently on our Blind Date bookshelves at the Billy B to be taken on their dates – simply choose a book, check it out, unwrap it and enjoy! 📚
Our books are waiting patiently on our Blind Date bookshelves at the Billy B to be taken on their dates – simply choose a book, check it out, unwrap it and enjoy! 📚
Call into the Billy B on Blue Monday (19 January) and visit our dating scene bookshelves for our Blind Date with a Book event. Our books will be there, dressed in their finest brown paper, just waiting to be taken on a date!
January 16, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Call into the Billy B on Blue Monday (19 January) and visit our dating scene bookshelves for our Blind Date with a Book event. Our books will be there, dressed in their finest brown paper, just waiting to be taken on a date!
We're so lucky to have such fantastic views from our study spaces! 🤩 This amazing view of Durham Cathedral from the Billy B never gets old 💜 #DULib #DurhamCathedral
January 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
We're so lucky to have such fantastic views from our study spaces! 🤩 This amazing view of Durham Cathedral from the Billy B never gets old 💜 #DULib #DurhamCathedral
Welcome to Epiphany term 🎉
Here’s what’s happening at the BBL this week. We've got various ongoing support sessions running, including Chat With Us and Academic Skills sessons 🗓️
Here’s what’s happening at the BBL this week. We've got various ongoing support sessions running, including Chat With Us and Academic Skills sessons 🗓️
January 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Welcome to Epiphany term 🎉
Here’s what’s happening at the BBL this week. We've got various ongoing support sessions running, including Chat With Us and Academic Skills sessons 🗓️
Here’s what’s happening at the BBL this week. We've got various ongoing support sessions running, including Chat With Us and Academic Skills sessons 🗓️
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Exhibition: 'The View from Here': Contemporary Art from the Middle East and North Africa.
Exploring ideas of heritage, memory and identity through digital assemblage and collage, at Leighton House (until 1/3/2026) showcases voices from an array of cultures and landscapes.
Exploring ideas of heritage, memory and identity through digital assemblage and collage, at Leighton House (until 1/3/2026) showcases voices from an array of cultures and landscapes.
December 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Exhibition: 'The View from Here': Contemporary Art from the Middle East and North Africa.
Exploring ideas of heritage, memory and identity through digital assemblage and collage, at Leighton House (until 1/3/2026) showcases voices from an array of cultures and landscapes.
Exploring ideas of heritage, memory and identity through digital assemblage and collage, at Leighton House (until 1/3/2026) showcases voices from an array of cultures and landscapes.
A massive congratulations to all Durham graduates attending Congregation ceremonies at Durham Cathedral this week - enjoy celebrating your fantastic achievements! 🥳💜 @durham.ac.uk
#DUCongregation #DUInspire
#DUCongregation #DUInspire
January 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM
A massive congratulations to all Durham graduates attending Congregation ceremonies at Durham Cathedral this week - enjoy celebrating your fantastic achievements! 🥳💜 @durham.ac.uk
#DUCongregation #DUInspire
#DUCongregation #DUInspire
Did you know we provide access to a variety of newspaper resources, including current news titles (digital), historic newspaper archives, and microform collections 📰 🖥️
Check out our Library Research Support guide for more information: libguides.durham.ac.uk/research_sup... #DULib
Check out our Library Research Support guide for more information: libguides.durham.ac.uk/research_sup... #DULib
January 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Did you know we provide access to a variety of newspaper resources, including current news titles (digital), historic newspaper archives, and microform collections 📰 🖥️
Check out our Library Research Support guide for more information: libguides.durham.ac.uk/research_sup... #DULib
Check out our Library Research Support guide for more information: libguides.durham.ac.uk/research_sup... #DULib
Looking for a quiet study space on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 January? Just to let you know that the TLC is expected to be very busy with Graduation, so we encourage you to head over to Bill Bryson Library or any other University study spaces instead 😊💜
January 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Looking for a quiet study space on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 January? Just to let you know that the TLC is expected to be very busy with Graduation, so we encourage you to head over to Bill Bryson Library or any other University study spaces instead 😊💜
The Billy B reopens today following the Christmas period 🙌 Our current opening times are Monday - Sunday 9am-8pm.
Visit our guide for details of opening times at all of our libraries and study spaces 👉 libguides.durham.ac.uk/Libraries/ou... #DULib
Visit our guide for details of opening times at all of our libraries and study spaces 👉 libguides.durham.ac.uk/Libraries/ou... #DULib
January 3, 2026 at 8:25 AM
The Billy B reopens today following the Christmas period 🙌 Our current opening times are Monday - Sunday 9am-8pm.
Visit our guide for details of opening times at all of our libraries and study spaces 👉 libguides.durham.ac.uk/Libraries/ou... #DULib
Visit our guide for details of opening times at all of our libraries and study spaces 👉 libguides.durham.ac.uk/Libraries/ou... #DULib
January 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
December 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We know that the festive season can be a difficult time for many people for various reasons. As we approach the holidays, please remember to always remain kind to yourself and others! 💜
December 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
We know that the festive season can be a difficult time for many people for various reasons. As we approach the holidays, please remember to always remain kind to yourself and others! 💜
Take a look through these beautiful #MindfulMonday pictures we've posted over the past year, all photographed by our staff in reflective moments. Which is your favourite? 💜
We’d love to see any you have to share as well 😊
#DULibWellBEEing
We’d love to see any you have to share as well 😊
#DULibWellBEEing
December 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Take a look through these beautiful #MindfulMonday pictures we've posted over the past year, all photographed by our staff in reflective moments. Which is your favourite? 💜
We’d love to see any you have to share as well 😊
#DULibWellBEEing
We’d love to see any you have to share as well 😊
#DULibWellBEEing
Did you know that we have added over 1000 new books to our Library collections since August, including both print books and e-books? Here are some of the new books we have bought! 📚 (1/2)
December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Did you know that we have added over 1000 new books to our Library collections since August, including both print books and e-books? Here are some of the new books we have bought! 📚 (1/2)
An enormous thank you to everyone who got involved and supported our Christmas Wish Tree campaign this month 🎄🎁
Nearly 200 gifts were donated and over £100 has been raised in online donations so far by our amazing students and staff. (1/2)
Nearly 200 gifts were donated and over £100 has been raised in online donations so far by our amazing students and staff. (1/2)
December 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
An enormous thank you to everyone who got involved and supported our Christmas Wish Tree campaign this month 🎄🎁
Nearly 200 gifts were donated and over £100 has been raised in online donations so far by our amazing students and staff. (1/2)
Nearly 200 gifts were donated and over £100 has been raised in online donations so far by our amazing students and staff. (1/2)
Happy final day of term! 🎄💜
Our vacation opening times start tomorrow - we'll be open 9am-8pm every day until 23 December. On 23 December, we will close at 8pm, and open again at 9am on 3 January 😊
Our vacation opening times start tomorrow - we'll be open 9am-8pm every day until 23 December. On 23 December, we will close at 8pm, and open again at 9am on 3 January 😊
December 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Happy final day of term! 🎄💜
Our vacation opening times start tomorrow - we'll be open 9am-8pm every day until 23 December. On 23 December, we will close at 8pm, and open again at 9am on 3 January 😊
Our vacation opening times start tomorrow - we'll be open 9am-8pm every day until 23 December. On 23 December, we will close at 8pm, and open again at 9am on 3 January 😊
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Clue number 4! Can you work out what this item is? We are prepared to admit the festive connection is a little tenuous but if Santa is looking for a backup for Rudolph...
#DUCollections
#DUCollections
December 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Clue number 4! Can you work out what this item is? We are prepared to admit the festive connection is a little tenuous but if Santa is looking for a backup for Rudolph...
#DUCollections
#DUCollections
What a fantastic response we’ve had to our Christmas Wish Tree campaign 💜🎄 If you’re still planning to donate, remember to place your gifts back under our Christmas Wish Tree at the Billy B or make your online donations by Friday 12 December 😊 @durham.ac.uk @durhamsu.bsky.social
#ChristmasWishTree
#ChristmasWishTree
December 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
What a fantastic response we’ve had to our Christmas Wish Tree campaign 💜🎄 If you’re still planning to donate, remember to place your gifts back under our Christmas Wish Tree at the Billy B or make your online donations by Friday 12 December 😊 @durham.ac.uk @durhamsu.bsky.social
#ChristmasWishTree
#ChristmasWishTree
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Clue number 2! Can you work out what this item is and his connection to the festive season? I think you’ve already guessed he is part of the Biosciences collection! Another hint – he is very tall! #DUCollections #biosciences
December 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Clue number 2! Can you work out what this item is and his connection to the festive season? I think you’ve already guessed he is part of the Biosciences collection! Another hint – he is very tall! #DUCollections #biosciences
Congratulations to everyone who's found one of our festive treat bags this week! 💜 There's still time to find one today if you haven't already 😊
#DULibWellBEEing #WellBEEingWeek
#DULibWellBEEing #WellBEEingWeek
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Congratulations to everyone who's found one of our festive treat bags this week! 💜 There's still time to find one today if you haven't already 😊
#DULibWellBEEing #WellBEEingWeek
#DULibWellBEEing #WellBEEingWeek
Join us at our Decoration Station in the Billy B this afternoon to decorate your own festive wooden ornament to take home with you - the perfect opportunity to take a break from your studies 🎄
December 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Join us at our Decoration Station in the Billy B this afternoon to decorate your own festive wooden ornament to take home with you - the perfect opportunity to take a break from your studies 🎄
Looking for a moment to relax? Drop by our colouring stations in The Snug and opposite the Help and Information Desk on Level 2. Choose from a variety of colouring sheets and unwind between study sessions ✍️🗒️
December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Looking for a moment to relax? Drop by our colouring stations in The Snug and opposite the Help and Information Desk on Level 2. Choose from a variety of colouring sheets and unwind between study sessions ✍️🗒️
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Thanks to Helen Ross @mariacarnegie.bsky.social @dulib.bsky.social & Sophie Wonnacott @exeterunilib.bsky.social & Tom Radley (The National Archives) for talking to #RLUKSPACE today on how #EDI can be embedded into library spaces & practices
📺 Watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 Watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Thanks to Helen Ross @mariacarnegie.bsky.social @dulib.bsky.social & Sophie Wonnacott @exeterunilib.bsky.social & Tom Radley (The National Archives) for talking to #RLUKSPACE today on how #EDI can be embedded into library spaces & practices
📺 Watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 Watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE