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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 1d

AI training for all students brought to you by the Library! Check out the online resources and workshops via the Library Digital Skills homepage: libguides.exeter.ac.uk/digitalskills
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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 7d

Online #Library workshops tomorrow, Thursday 2 October:

Searching APA PsycINFO (PGR, PGT, UG) - book here: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4398836

Advanced searching on APA PsycINFO (PGR, PGT) - book here: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4398837

#universityofexeterlibrary #exeterunilib

University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 7d

October is #BlackHistoryMonth! You can explore Black History through Library resources, including books, archives, film & TV, and personal narratives. Check out the displays at the Forum & St Luke's Libraries.

Discover more & recommend additions via our LibGuide: libguides.exeter.ac.uk/BHM

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 12d

Next week at the Library (29 Sept-3 Oct):

Study Spaces Tours
Research Café & Study Skills Café
Reading Lists and Library Search: an introduction
Study Skills sessions (details at link below)
UEBS Library Research Online Drop-in
Legal Research Drop-in

... & more!

Info & book: exeter-uk.libcal.com

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 12d

Calling all Uni of Exeter Doctoral College students!

The #StudySkills team will be running an online session on Academic Reading & Note-Making: Becoming a Critical Reader, specially for #PGRs.

Monday 29 September
10:00am-11:30am
Register here: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4367980

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 12d

New to the University and curious about study spaces? Join a Study Space Tour!

St Luke's Campus: Mon 29 Sept 10:00am-11:00am (more info & book: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4413717)

Streatham Campus: Wed 1 Oct 2:00pm-3:00pm (more info & book: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4413714)

See you there! ⭐

Study Space Tour, Streatham Campus

Not sure where to study on campus? Where can you find group or silent study spaces? Where can you find hot water or a microwave? Come along to a Study Space Tour where you will be...

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 14d

Biosciences, Psychology, & Geography online Library sessions tomorrow:

Getting started with Biosciences Databases: 10:30am-12:30pm
Getting started with Geography databases: 11:30am-12:00pm
Getting started with Psychology Databases: 12:30pm-1:00pm

Register here: exeter-uk.libcal.com

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 14d

Today's Library/Study Skills drop-ins:

Academic Skills: 10:00am-12:00pm, Forum Library Foyer
Legal Research: 10:00am-11:00am, Library Liaison Office, Forum Library (ask at the desk)
Business School Library Research: 12:30pm-1:30pm, online (register via link below)

More here: exeter-uk.libcal.com

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 19d

What's on next week at the Library (22-26 Sept):

Library Cafés
Law Library Support Team drop-ins
Referencing - The Basics (Study Skills)
Academic Skills drop-ins
Library and Campus Study Space Tours
Getting Started with Databases

Check dates/times & sign up:
exeter-uk.libcal.com/calendar/lib...

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The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum @bdcmuseum.bsky.social · 23d

Welcome (and welcome back!) to the students of @exeter.ac.uk!

We're the UK's leading #cinema #museum and we're right here on Streatham campus.

Why not visit us and enter our #WelcomeWeek #Competition? Simply post your favourite item in our collection and tag us for a chance to win! 👇📽️

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 23d

Welcome to the University of Exeter Library and Welcome back all of you! libguides.exeter.ac.uk/libraryinduc...

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 26d

✨What's on in the Library next week? 📆 Check out our events from Mon 15th to Fri 19th Sept here: exeter-uk.libcal.com/calendar/lib...
#ExeterUniLib

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 26d

New Student/Staff? Welcome to the University of Exeter Library!

To find out what’s on over the next few weeks, your library getting started guide and to book in for a Library and Study Spaces tour head over here libguides.exeter.ac.uk/libraryinduc...

Come on over and explore!

LibGuides: Getting Started with the Library: Welcome to Your Library

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 29d

Have you check out your ‘AI: Understanding it’ online resource yet? It’s a self-paced online resource designed to get you learning and practising using AI effectively and responsibly. Complete it all or dip into the pages that most interest you! libguides.exeter.ac.uk/AI #ExeterUniLib

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Sep 2

Have you seen your Digital Skills Workshops for students yet?! Find out more and register via the Library Events calendar: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibDigitalSkillsWorkshops #ExeterUniLib

A poster advertising digital skills workshops for term one, listing seven workshops including Get Digital Ready, AI Essentials, GenAI Under the Microscope, AI Research Assistants Explained, Crafting Clever GenAI Prompts, Communicate Smarter, and Dissertation 2.0.

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Sep 1

2,4,6,8 who do we appreciate?
Napoleon ofc!
🐈 1st September is Ginger Cat Appreciation Day so if you see Napoleon out and about be sure to give him extra special attention.
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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Aug 22

Happy Friday from us and our Streatham campus friends! #ExeterUniLib

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Aug 19

✨Got some time on your hands over the break and looking to boost your tech knowledge? Check out your Digital Foundations and Emerging Technologies LibGuide: libguides.exeter.ac.uk/tech%F0%9F%8...

Sunflowers in the background with a yellow speech bubble with text reading looking to boost your tech know-how over the break? And a green text box below that reads check out your list of sources and tips in your handy Digital Foundations and Emerging Technologies LibGuide, link in bio.

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Aug 7

Why is research dissemination so important? Bethany Knight, Research Dissemination Librarian at @universityofexeter.bsky.social explains all in our latest Doctoral College blog post👇
sites.exeter.ac.uk/doctoralcoll... @exeterunilib.bsky.social #researchskills

Getting Your Research Out There: A Quick Guide to Research Dissemination

Something that can easily get overlooked during the PhD journey is research dissemination. Sounds a bit formal, but really, it’s just about making sure your research gets seen by the people who can ac...

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Aug 5

🐱Got ten mins to help future you feel a bit more organised?🌻 Check out your top tips for organising your digital devices ready for the new academic year in September. 📲 #ExeterUniLib

There are sunflowers in the background, with a yellow speech bubble over the top of the image with text reading got ten mins to organise your digital devices? A green text box below reads why not do one of the following to prep your devices for September? Ensure your system is updates with the latest operating system and security updates; back up files with OneDrive, Google Drive or external storage; clean your devices digitally and physically, and explore resources on the University of Exeter digital hub.

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Aug 4

Spread the word! We're hosting a 'Proof, Edit and Perfect your thesis' online workshop for PGs tomorrow! Register here: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4375537
#ExeterUniLib

A banner across the top reads Tues Aug 5th PGTs and PGRs only, and text below reads Proof, Edit and perfect your thesis, book online. More information about the session below reads 10:30 - 11:45, Study Skills Team, in this workshop we will discuss the thesis editing process, tools that can be used to make it easier and establish the differences between editing and proofreading.

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Aug 1

It's going to be noisier in the Library this summer whilst we have a makeover! Please do use the silent study room on level 0, or head downstairs to -1 for a quieter space. We can't wait to show you when it's all finished! ✨ #ExeterUniLib

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University of Exeter Special Collections @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social · Jul 30

On International Day of Friendship, why not visit our online 'PenPals' exhibit!

It explores friendships & connections between writers in South-West England, incl. Daphne du Maurier & Agatha Christie.

➡️ specialcollectionsarchive.exeter.ac.uk/exhibits/sho...

#InternationalDayOfFriendship #Archives

Cropped image from an exhibition board showing a black and white photograph of Daphne and her sister Angela du Maurier standing on the far end of a balcony. The photograph has been designed to look like a stamp, as part of a exhibition board for the PenPals exhibition. Typed under the photograph is the reference number: EUL MS 462/3/10/24.

Cropped image from an exhibition board. It shows a black and white photograph of Agatha Christie at her honorary graduation in 1961, standing with three other honorary graduates and the Chancellor of the University. The photograph has been fashioned into a stamp. Above the photograph is typed: 'Christie (far left) at her honourary graduation in 1961'. And below the photograph is typed 'Photographer: Dart & Bernard Ltd. EUL UA/P/5i(58)'.

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Jul 30

This South Asian Heritage Month check out your reading list and display at the Forum Library! The reading list includes many works including memoirs, poetry, novels, essays, plays, films and TV series! Find out more: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibSouthAsiaHeritageMonth
#ExeterUniLib

the South Asian heritage month book display at the Forum library in a clear display unit with a poster in orange at the top with 'South Asian heritage Month' in white type and the front covers of six books on the shelves below

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punctum books: spontaneous acts of scholarly combustion @punctumbooks.bsky.social · Jul 29

Extremely grateful to @exeterunilib.bsky.social for joining our
Supporting Library Membership Program! This is #library funding for #OpenAccess #books in action. It takes a #community & every book we publish is a gift made possible by libraries! 🎉🪩🥳

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#LibraryLove

Punctum Books Library Program Welcomes Exeter University Library

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