Northumbria University Library
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Welcome to Northumbria Library! We're here to give you library news, updates, spotlights on resources, and more!
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Opening hours: https://library.northumbria.ac.uk/opening-hours
Library website: https://library.northumbria.ac.uk
Monitored 9am-4pm Mon-Fri.
Opening hours: https://library.northumbria.ac.uk/opening-hours
Library website: https://library.northumbria.ac.uk
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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!
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!
Warm up this season with a good book! We’ve selected some themed reads to entertain you. Our current spotlight selection has something for everyone, from festive fun to classic ghost stories. #NorthumbriaLibrary
December 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Warm up this season with a good book! We’ve selected some themed reads to entertain you. Our current spotlight selection has something for everyone, from festive fun to classic ghost stories. #NorthumbriaLibrary
Northumbria University's OverDrive subscription means you can now take the library with you. Students and staff can enjoy free access to a growing collection of audiobooks and ebooks. Titles can be accessed via Libby, the Library App or head over to northumbriauni.overdrive.com. #NorthumbriaLibrary
December 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Northumbria University's OverDrive subscription means you can now take the library with you. Students and staff can enjoy free access to a growing collection of audiobooks and ebooks. Titles can be accessed via Libby, the Library App or head over to northumbriauni.overdrive.com. #NorthumbriaLibrary
Explore historic back issues with the Guardian and Observer Newspaper Archive. This archive collection includes news articles, photos, advertisements, classified ads, cartoons, and more. Coverage from 1791 to 2003. #NorthumbriaLibrary
December 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Explore historic back issues with the Guardian and Observer Newspaper Archive. This archive collection includes news articles, photos, advertisements, classified ads, cartoons, and more. Coverage from 1791 to 2003. #NorthumbriaLibrary
Module leaders! A reminder to submit your Semester Two reading list for review by Friday 12th December to ensure resources are available for the start of teaching.
When you're finished updating your list, click Publish. Any queries? Get in touch with the Reading Lists Service.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
When you're finished updating your list, click Publish. Any queries? Get in touch with the Reading Lists Service.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
December 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Module leaders! A reminder to submit your Semester Two reading list for review by Friday 12th December to ensure resources are available for the start of teaching.
When you're finished updating your list, click Publish. Any queries? Get in touch with the Reading Lists Service.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
When you're finished updating your list, click Publish. Any queries? Get in touch with the Reading Lists Service.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
The University Library offers a dedicated Wellbeing Collection featuring a range of cosy fictional works, life-affirming narratives, and thought-provoking stories. #NorthumbriaLibrary
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December 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The University Library offers a dedicated Wellbeing Collection featuring a range of cosy fictional works, life-affirming narratives, and thought-provoking stories. #NorthumbriaLibrary
library.northumbria.ac.uk/librarynews/...
library.northumbria.ac.uk/librarynews/...
Reading lists contain key module resources. Curated by your module tutor, the lists include books, journal articles and anything else that might be helpful for your studies. For more information: library.northumbria.ac.uk/studentreadi...
#NorthumbriaLibrary
#NorthumbriaLibrary
November 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Reading lists contain key module resources. Curated by your module tutor, the lists include books, journal articles and anything else that might be helpful for your studies. For more information: library.northumbria.ac.uk/studentreadi...
#NorthumbriaLibrary
#NorthumbriaLibrary
LGBT Magazine Archive traces the history and evolution of LGBT history and culture, dating from the 1950s through to recent years, covering lifestyle, politics, social attitudes, activism and arts. #NorthumbriaLibrary
November 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
LGBT Magazine Archive traces the history and evolution of LGBT history and culture, dating from the 1950s through to recent years, covering lifestyle, politics, social attitudes, activism and arts. #NorthumbriaLibrary
Grove Music Online is a comprehensive compendium of music scholarship. Including the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Dictionary of Opera, Dictionary of Jazz, Oxford Dictionary of Music and Oxford Companion to Music. #NorthumbriaLibrary
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Grove Music Online is a comprehensive compendium of music scholarship. Including the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Dictionary of Opera, Dictionary of Jazz, Oxford Dictionary of Music and Oxford Companion to Music. #NorthumbriaLibrary
Congratulations to David Szalay who won the 2025 Booker Prize with novel 'Flesh'.
If you would like to check out some of the previous winner's - look no further than your #NorthumbriaLibrary.
If you would like to check out some of the previous winner's - look no further than your #NorthumbriaLibrary.
November 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Congratulations to David Szalay who won the 2025 Booker Prize with novel 'Flesh'.
If you would like to check out some of the previous winner's - look no further than your #NorthumbriaLibrary.
If you would like to check out some of the previous winner's - look no further than your #NorthumbriaLibrary.
Celebrations have been taking place nationally throughout 2025 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.
Revisit a classic from our collection.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
Revisit a classic from our collection.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Celebrations have been taking place nationally throughout 2025 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.
Revisit a classic from our collection.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
Revisit a classic from our collection.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
Are you ready for Halloween yet? Explore all the library has to offer via our new Halloween spotlights and playlists. From horror cinema to graphic novels and classic ghost stories, we have it all. #NorthumbriaLibrary
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October 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Are you ready for Halloween yet? Explore all the library has to offer via our new Halloween spotlights and playlists. From horror cinema to graphic novels and classic ghost stories, we have it all. #NorthumbriaLibrary
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📢 PAID OPPORTUNITY: Help amplify Black voices in the University Library!
Do you want to work with us to improve the student experience and the visibility of Black voices in our Library? We're recruiting Student Ambassadors for our Amplifying Black Voices Project.
Deadline 24 Oct 2025
Details...👇
Do you want to work with us to improve the student experience and the visibility of Black voices in our Library? We're recruiting Student Ambassadors for our Amplifying Black Voices Project.
Deadline 24 Oct 2025
Details...👇
October 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
📢 PAID OPPORTUNITY: Help amplify Black voices in the University Library!
Do you want to work with us to improve the student experience and the visibility of Black voices in our Library? We're recruiting Student Ambassadors for our Amplifying Black Voices Project.
Deadline 24 Oct 2025
Details...👇
Do you want to work with us to improve the student experience and the visibility of Black voices in our Library? We're recruiting Student Ambassadors for our Amplifying Black Voices Project.
Deadline 24 Oct 2025
Details...👇
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
More info here - library.northumbria.ac.uk/ill
October 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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
More info here - library.northumbria.ac.uk/ill
Do you need help finding key online Library resources for your studies? We have you covered with our handy guide! #NorthumbriaLibrary
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September 30, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Do you need help finding key online Library resources for your studies? We have you covered with our handy guide! #NorthumbriaLibrary
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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
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
September 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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
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
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
Brush up on this iconic story by borrowing the book or DVD from City Campus Library.
#NorthumbriaLibrary #HobbitDay
September 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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
Brush up on this iconic story by borrowing the book or DVD from City Campus Library.
#NorthumbriaLibrary #HobbitDay
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
September 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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
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
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September 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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
Celebrate the birthday of Agatha Christie – master of detective novels who gave the world iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. #NorthumbriaLibrary #AgathaChristie
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September 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Celebrate the birthday of Agatha Christie – master of detective novels who gave the world iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. #NorthumbriaLibrary #AgathaChristie
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
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
September 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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
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
Up, up, and away!
Fly over to City Campus Library and delve into our Graphic Novel Collection.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
Fly over to City Campus Library and delve into our Graphic Novel Collection.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
August 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Up, up, and away!
Fly over to City Campus Library and delve into our Graphic Novel Collection.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
Fly over to City Campus Library and delve into our Graphic Novel Collection.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
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.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
Please contact the Reading Lists team if you have any queries.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
August 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
Please contact the Reading Lists team if you have any queries.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
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
#NorthumbriaLibrary
July 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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
#NorthumbriaLibrary
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
Once changes have been made to your list, click Publish. Contact the Reading Lists Service if you have any queries.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
July 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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
Once changes have been made to your list, click Publish. Contact the Reading Lists Service if you have any queries.
#NorthumbriaLibrary
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...
July 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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...