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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 4h

📚 individual, group and Disability Support study rooms Check out our Getting Started guide for more information 💻📖 libguides.durham.ac.uk/gettingstart... #DULib #StudySpaces

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Guides: Our services: Getting started with the Library: Your study spaces

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 4h

Looking for study space? 👀 We’ve got lots of different types of spaces available across our sites, including: 🏢 various sites across the city ✅ bookable and non-bookable spaces 🔕 different noise zones

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

📢 Midnight opening is back! As of today, the Billy B will be open till Midnight until the end of term 🥳 Colleges provide study spaces for students after Midnight. #DULib #StudySpaces

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Find out more about your University Library by visiting our Welcome Fair, happening today and tomorrow from 10am – 3.30pm at Bill Bryson Library 📚 Our friendly staff are ready and waiting to answer all your queries, plus you can Spin the Wheel to win some freebies! 💜 #DULib #DUWelcome

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

You can also have a look at our Banned Books Reading List and the Banned Books List on the Libby app for more reading: rl.talis.com/3/durham/lis... libbyapp.com/library/durh... (4/4)

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

If you are passing through the Billy B this week, make sure to check out our display to learn more about why some books were banned, and maybe borrow a banned book! All books on display are available to loan! (3/4)

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

At a time where books are being increasingly challenged, taken off shelves or targeted due to the ideas they hold, Banned Books Week UK brings literature lovers together to celebrate the right to read freely - and we'd love for you to get involved! (2/4)

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

We’re taking part in Banned Books Week UK! 📚🚫 From 4-10 October, we’ll be celebrating the freedom to read, highlighting books in our collection that have been banned, challenged or censored... (1/4) @indexoncensorship.org #DULib #BannedBooksWeekUK

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hint: it may or may not involve us giving away 250+ free books... Keep an eye out if you're in the Billy B between 7-11 October 👀 (2/2) #DULib #DurhamUniversity

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Did you know that Durham Book Festival is on next weekend? 📚 This year, we are working with the festival to spread some extra literary joy to our lovely students 💜 (1/2)

Photo of Durham Book Festival's program leaflet being held up in front of the entrance to Bill Bryson Library.

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Wow, it’s been brilliant speaking to so many of you at our Welcome Fair this week! 💜 If you haven’t had chance to visit us yet, we’re back next Monday and Tuesday from 10am-3.30pm - see you then! 😊 #DULib #DUWelcome

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Check out our Welcome Guide for more information on how to access them 👉https://libguides.durham.ac.uk/welcome/resources #DULib #DUWelcome

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Did you know that there are so many incredible resources available to you during your time at Durham, including books, electronic resources, Archives and Special Collections and Museum collections?

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You can also make your own recommendations for books that you would like to see by filling in our Purchase Request form and selecting "Liberate My Library" as the reason for you request 😊 libguides.durham.ac.uk/requestingap... #BHM2026

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The books on this list have been purchased on your recommendations to help diversify our collections 🌈 You can browse and borrow any of the books on the bookshelf or check out the Liberate My Library list: rl.talis.com/3/durham/lis...

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Come and check out our annual Black History Month Bookshelf. Located in The Snug this year, this bookshelf has a range of titles that are primarily taken from our Liberate My Library list 📚

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

👉 Visit our Help and Information Desk in the Billy B Our librarians, curators and archivists are here to help you to get the most out of our resources 💜 Visit our Welcome guide to find out more about the different ways you can get in touch with us: libguides.durham.ac.uk/welcome/staff

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Guides: Welcome to University Library and Collections: Friendly staff

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We don’t expect you to know everything about using the Library and there are no silly questions – we want to hear from you so we can help you in any way that we can 😊 👉 Use our 24/7 live chat service to chat with real people (not bots!) 👉 Send us an email

Friendly staff standing in front of Help & Information desk

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

➡️ take a self-guided tour ➡️ spin the wheel and win some fantastic prizes! We're looking forward to seeing you soon! 😊 #DULib #DUWelcome

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Want to find out more about University Library and Collections? Pop into Bill Bryson Library this week between 10am-3.30pm and you can: ➡️ speak to our friendly staff from across the department ➡️ find out more about our services and support

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

You’ll see them buzzing around the library, saying hello, getting involved in our wellbeing activities, and popping up on our social media accounts 🐝

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Say hello to Billy Bee, our Library Mascot! 👋 Lots of our students nickname Bill Bryson Library "The Billy B", so when it came to choosing a mascot, Billy was perfect for the job! 💜

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A quick reminder of our current opening times at the Billy B: ➡️ Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ➡️ Sat-Sun 9am-10pm From Monday 5 October we’ll be open until Midnight🦉 Visit our Libraries and site information guide to keep up to date: libguides.durham.ac.uk/Libraries 👍 #DULib #DUWelcome

Photo of the Bill Bryson Library with autumnal trees and leaves in the foreground.

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From Wednesday, you can also come and see us at our Welcome Fair! In the meantime, if have any questions, you contact us via live chat or visit our Help and Information Desk - our team will be pleased to help 👍 #DULib #DUWelcome

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

You can visit our Welcome Guide to hear from our friendly staff who’ll explain more about the services and support we have on offer: libguides.durham.ac.uk/welcome/ 😊

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Welcome to your University Library and Collections 🎉 Whether you’re a joining us for the first time or returning to continue your studies, we hope you have an amazing time over the coming weeks, finding your way around Durham and settling into the new academic year 💜

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

For opening times at all our buildings and study spaces, please visit our Study Spaces guide: libguides.durham.ac.uk/studyspaces/

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Guides: Our services: Study Spaces: Home

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

📅 Michaelmas Term: Monday 5 October – Friday 11 December*: 👉 Monday – Friday 8am – Midnight 👉 Saturday – Sunday 9am – Midnight *The last Friday of term the Library will close at 8pm

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

📢 Upcoming changes to opening times at the Billy B 🐝 📅 Welcome week: Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October: 👉 Monday – Friday 8am – 10pm 👉 Weekend 9am – 10pm

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Welcome to Durham 👋 We hope you enjoy your weekend settling into your new colleges and exploring Durham City. We're looking forward to seeing lots of you this upcoming week at our welcome fair 💜 #DULib

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Your digital card will not only allow you access through the gates, but you can also use it on our self-service machines to borrow items. See you soon 😊

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

While you should always have your physical card on you when you're on campus, if you happen to forget it you can now access your digital card online 👉http://apps.dur.ac.uk/du-card/ (don't forget to bookmark it 😊).

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We're so excited to welcome everyone back for the new academic year, and to meet some new faces - we've missed you all 👋! To come and see us in the Billy B all you need to do is scan your campus card on our access gates.

Billy Bee mascot waving in front of Library entrance

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Congratulations! Our Library & Collections Learning and Engagement team are Sandford Award winners again - recognising the quality of our learning programmes and community work. Find out more: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Are you visiting us for the @durham.ac.uk Open Day today or tomorrow? 😊 Remember to pop into Bill Bryson Library, 9am-4pm, to have a look around and chat to our friendly staff about our resources, collections, and study spaces. See you soon! 💜 #DULib #DUinspire

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Speak to our friendly staff, take a self-guided tour and spin the wheel to win some fantastic prizes – you won’t want to miss it! 😊 Find out more on our website: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... #DULibWelcome

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Welcome to ULC - Durham University

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join us at Bill Bryson Library between Wednesday 30 September and Tuesday 6 October from 10am-3.30pm (weekdays) to find out everything you need to know about our libraries, museums, collections and services ✨

View of Bill Bryson Library from Geography building.

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We're so excited to welcome you to Durham (and the Library 📚)! 💜 #DULib #DurhamUniversity

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Are you an incoming student experiencing issues with enrolment and registration? Try using the Smart Service Gateway chatbot - if it can't answer your question, it will help you to log a call with the University's team for someone to get back to you directly: www.durham.ac.uk/colleges-and...

Screenshot of the Smart Service Gateway website

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

For more information about opening times across all of our sites, visit our guide 👉 libguides.durham.ac.uk/Libraries/ou... #DULib

libguides.durham.ac.uk

Guides: Our services: Libraries and site information: Home

An overview of our libraries

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Bill Bryson Library will be closed on Monday (31 August) for summer bank holiday 🏢 We'll be open again from 9am the next day 😊 You can still access study spaces at colleges, and live chat support will be available 24/7 💬

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

📢 Just a reminder that Bill Bryson Library will open at the later time of 11am on Sunday 16 August 2026. This is to allow essential water meter work to take place. You can still access all our online resources and live chat will still be available if you have any questions 💻💬

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone who’s received their exam results this month - you're all amazing! 💜 If you're heading to Durham in September, we look forward to welcoming you to the Library! 😊 #DULib

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We look forward to seeing you when we open at 11am.

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Don’t be an early bird! 🐦 Bill Bryson Library will open at the later time of 11am on Sunday 16 August 2026. This is to allow essential water meter work to take place. You can still access all our online resources and live chat will still be available if you have any questions.

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Looking for summer or travel-themed read? ☀️📚 Why not explore our featured 'Summer Reads' and 'Travel' lists on Libby. Whether you're planning your next getaway or you just want to get lost in a story, we have a great selection of magazines, books and audiobooks for you to check out 😊

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The books have now been added to the University’s collections and are housed in Bill Bryson Library. You can see them on display in our cabinet in the library entrance on Level 2. Read the news article to find out more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Durham receives donation of acclaimed translation of The Four Dreams of Linchuan - Durham University

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien and Director of University Library and Collections, University Librarian Stuart Hunt are pictured with the books.

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Durham University Library @dulib.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The books were donated by Professor Huang Bikang of Peking University, a former Fellow of Durham University's Institute of Advanced Study. The donation reflects the long-standing academic relationship developed during his time at Durham.

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