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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 15h

We have an extensive range of collections including manuscripts, archives and rare books. Be sure to check them out during your first few weeks here at UCL. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/collections #WelcomeToUCL

A student and staff member examining a Special Collections item.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 1d

Sharpen your literature searching skills and understand how to cite and reference your sources. Sign up for our upcoming Library Skills sessions here: https://library-guides.ucl.ac.uk/skills

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 2d

Get support with your research projects. Find out more about our library team services and resources to assist @ucl.ac.uk students. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/open-science-research-support #WelcomeToUCL

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 5d

Make the best use of our libraries and resources. Find out more about our guides and training to develop your library and information literacy skills. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/learning-teaching-support #WelcomeToUCL

Two students using computers in the library.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 7d

Trying to access books, journals or electronic resources in our libraries? Find out more about available guidance here. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/finding-resources #WelcomeToUCL

A student taking out a book from a library shelf.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 7d

In celebration of the recent East and South East Asian Heritage Month, students and staff across have shared their book recommendations with us. Read through the list here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...

A student sitting down and reading a book.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 7d

This year's theme for Black History Month is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’, celebrating the profound contributions made by Black people throughout history and today. Share your book recommendations here: https://ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/BlackHistoryMonth2025

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 9d

Get to know our libraries and find your way around them with a self-guided tour. Find out more here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/getting-started/self-guided-library-tours

Students sat around the Flaxman Gallery.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 12d

Looking into using the library? Find out about our study spaces, opening hours, borrowing items, membership and more. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library #WelcomeToUCL

A student entering through library entrance barriers.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 14d

Check out the latest book display at UCL East Library about all things travel. Hit the road through the pages and get inspired to explore!

Three full display bays at UCL East Library.

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 15d

UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL

#KEF5

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 16d

#WelcomeToUCL! Check out our Getting Started page for everything you need to know as a new student to access our libraries and resources. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/getting-started

A student with a laptop and pen in a library.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 22d

New chapter, new books! Our latest display at UCL East Library is full of gems to help you settle in - study smarter, eat better and explore London like a local. #WelcomeToUCL

Two full display bays at UCL East Library, featuring curated books about study skills, wellbeing and recipes.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 23d

Whether you’re new to @ucl.ac.uk or returning, discover how our libraries can support your study and research needs. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...

A student taking an item from a shelf in the UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies Library.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 23d

Our guides, training and support enable you to develop your information literacy skills. Find out more and make the best use of our libraries. https://library-guides.ucl.ac.uk/skills #WelcomeToUCL

Students facing each other across the table in the library.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 26d

Congratulations to all our recent graduates! Access to our various libraries as part of @uclalumni.bsky.social is possible through a simple registration process. Find out more here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/membership-services/external-non-ucl-users

A UCL graduate throwing her graduation hat with a smile while holding a bouquet of white flowers.

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UCL Health Libraries @uclhealthlibraries.bsky.social · Sep 2

This month's #ExploreYourArchive theme is #EYAEducation.

First up, our students! Today’s images are photos of former postgraduate #students from 1900, 1937, 1967 and 1978-79.

More images can be viewed by searching “student” in our Queen Square Archives tinyurl.com/yc5enb7k

Student group and Victor Horsley photo, 1900 (ref. QSA/19433)

Remedial exercise students at work, 1937 (ref. QSA/11937)

Pat Harris (front row, third from left) and students, 1967 (ref. NHNN/P/169/008 )

Students in front of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, 1978-1979 (ref. QSA/2073)

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UCL SSEES Library @uclsseeslibrary.bsky.social · Sep 2

Now, we like a challenge in the Library, but this donation had us "puzzled". A 500-piece jigsaw puzzle, with 175 pieces missing - including ALL of the edge pieces!!
Still, we got there in the end! 🧩🧩🧩🤔

A partially-completed 500-piece jigsaw puzzle is laid out on a black desk. The scene on the puzzle depicts a garden and garden shed, with a wheel barrow and watering can in the foreground. There are random pieces missing from the jigsaw, including ALL of the edge pieces. In the background the lid of the puzzle box is propped up with an image of the completed scene.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · Sep 1

This year's theme for East and South East Asian Heritage Month is reframing resilience, to honour and celebrate the voices and experiences of immigrant communities. Share your book recommendations here: https://ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/EastAndSouthEastAsianHeritageMonth2025

Two students sitting on the floor with a laptop in between them.

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UCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science @ucllccos.bsky.social · Aug 22

See publications of iconic presses from the 1960s and 1970s alongside recent acquisitions. Visit Senate House for the ‘Spineless Wonders and 60 years of Small Press at UCL’ exhibition by the Research Institute for Collections until 31 August.

Spineless Wonders and 60 years of Small Press at UCL - Senate House Library

Spineless Wonders and 60 years of Small Press at UCL, also showing at Senate House until 31 August 2025, celebrates 60 years of collecting independent publishing at UCL.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Health Libraries @uclhealthlibraries.bsky.social · Aug 21

Here's hoping that everyone will enjoy the Bank Holiday on Monday 25 August😎🍦📚
If you want to study in a library please remember that only Cruciform Hub and Main Library will be open www.ucl.ac.uk/library/usin...

Corner seating in the Quiet Study Room at the Cruciform Hub

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · Aug 20

While we had initially planned to welcome you back sooner, we have encountered some unexpected delays.

The Science Library is now set to open on 1 September. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · Aug 18

In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, students and staff have shared their book recommendations with us. Read through the list here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Aug 14

Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-Level results today!
If you’re joining us this September, welcome to UCL. 💜

Got questions about Results Day, visit our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

Three students laughing and walking together through an archway.

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UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · Aug 12

Update:

The lift at UCL East library in Marshgate has now been restored and is available for use.