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University Library Services
Our services are highly personalised and accessible; our collections blend both digital and print, providing customised resources supporting teaching learning and research - on and off campus.
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Assessment hand in time is approaching - get your skates on ⛸️ and glide through your assignments with academic skills guidance from Study Skills. For more information on our drop-ins, pop-ups, 1-2-1 appointments and masterclasses, visit buff.ly/QbcS9TM
December 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🚨 EBSCO is getting a new look on 9 Dec
✅ Your ‘My Folder’ content transfers automatically
⚠️ Custom Folders and Saved Searches won’t transfer – save them now!
👉 Learn more: buff.ly/icAz9cW
#LibraryUpdate #EBSCO #ResearchTools
December 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Getting ready to start your final project? Learn how to plan your dissertation and get the basics right.

How to...plan your dissertation - 8 December, 3pm

Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO
December 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
📢 Big News for EBSCO Users
From the 9th December EBSCO is getting a new look and feel
✅ Your ‘My Folder’ content transfers automatically
⚠️ Custom Folders and Saved Searches won’t transfer – save them now!
👉 Learn more: buff.ly/icAz9cW
#LibraryUpdate #EBSCO #ResearchTools
December 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Understanding your feedback helps you to improve future assessments. Join us and find out how to make the most of your feedback.

Helping you...make the most of your feedback - 5 December, 1pm

For more information and to book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO
December 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🚨 EBSCO is getting a new look on 9 Dec
✅ Your ‘My Folder’ content transfers automatically
⚠️ Custom Folders and Saved Searches won’t transfer – save them now!
👉 Learn more: buff.ly/icAz9cW
#LibraryUpdate #EBSCO #ResearchTools
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Learn how to Cite Them Right, every time. Explore the importance of referencing along with tools to help you get it right every time.

How to...reference - 3 December, 9am

Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📩 Hi there! 👋Thanks so much for checking out our AI tools buff.ly/IwOIT22 We hope they made your research faster and easier! 🧠 Tell us about your experiences. Did it help you find better sources? Save time? Reduce stress? 💬 Take 1 minute to share your thoughts: buff.ly/Cr9dHb9
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
You'll always get a warm reception at our daily, online study skills drop-in. Get your academic writing skills questions answered by our expert advisers.

Mon/Fri 11.30am-1pm
Tues/Wed/Thurs 3.30pm-4.30pm

Drop-in online: librarytalk.sunderland.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Little things make a difference - discover how small changes to words and tone can make your work more balanced and objective with precision and purpose.

How to...use academic language - 27 November, 11am

Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📢 Big News for EBSCO Users
From the 9th December EBSCO is getting a new look and feel
✅ Your ‘My Folder’ content transfers automatically
⚠️ Custom Folders and Saved Searches won’t transfer – save them now!
👉 Learn more: buff.ly/icAz9cW
#LibraryUpdate #EBSCO #ResearchTools
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💬 Student Voices Wanted! Have you used LibKey or Research Assistant for your Uni work? buff.ly/IwOIT22tell us how it helped—or didn’t! 🧠 Fast? Accurate? Stress-saving? 👉 Comment below or fill out our 1-minute feedback form at
Smarter searches make better assignments!
Share how our new AI-enabled searching tools helped you this assignment time.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Book your place and get ready to explore how critical thinking can enhance your writing.

Helping you...be critical in your writing - 24 November, 2pm

Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It's getting colder but you can stay toasty warm by accessing study skills support online! We offer one-to-one Teams appointments and masterclasses, drop-ins via LibraryTalk and online study skills guides. Visit our pages for more information: buff.ly/QSzcIIu
November 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Learn how to understand how to present information and how to organise your assignments in a logical way.

How to..structure your assignment - 20 November, 10am

Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO
November 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Tell us what you think of the new Library AI tools 🤖 to be in with a chance win a £5 gift voucher. We will use your feedback to improve and shape your Library services. Try the AI tools at buff.ly/CumKjue and share your feedback at buff.ly/WIIlYYJ
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Whether you've studied before or are new to university, come and explore tools and resources that can and will help you feel settled and in control of your studies.

Get to grips with your studies - 18 November, 12pm

Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Essential maintenance to Library Search & Library Reading Lists is scheduled for Tue 11 November 7:30 until 9:00, during this time you may have problems accessing services.
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Essential maintenance to Library Search & Library Reading Lists is scheduled for Tue 11 November 7:30 until 9:00, during this time you may have problems accessing services.
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Your next chance to attend our Study Skills sessions will be starting on 18 November with Get to grips with your studies.

Perfect the academic study skills you need at University. All sessions are available online.

Find out more or book a place: buff.ly/NutywPO
November 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Calling all Media and English students! Check out our lovely Media and English Library subject guide which is a great resource to accompany your student journey
Library Guides: Subject Guide: Media and English: Home
This guide brings together library resources for your studies and research. Use these resources alongside your recommended reading from your tutors to extend your research into new areas.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Library is here to help you ace your first assignment of the year! We’ve invested in some new AI-enabled discovery tools; AI Research Assistant and LibKey. Tools that make it easier and faster to find the resources you need. Find out more and try the tools at:
buff.ly/lkNRcdJ
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Learn to display great writing skills 🎆

Visit Study Skills and get expert guidance on assignment planning, structure and writing your assignments. You can request a one-to-one, attend masterclasses, use our online Study Skills Library Guides and more by visiting: buff.ly/YVlb3ZW
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We will explore a step by step guide to help you write your dissertation.

How to...write your dissertation - 12 November, 11am

Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Don't have time for a 1-2-1 appointment? Have academic writing skills questions? Come along to Reg Vardy Social Space this morning from 10am-11.30am, where Laura will be available to provide study skills support.

Find out more at buff.ly/YVlb3ZW
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM