From 22nd September 2026, DETAIL Inspiration will become DETAIL Digital. The new platform brings together the project documentation currently available through DETAIL Inspiration with additional co…

If you use any of our EBSCO databases, you may have noticed that the platform has a new interface. The updated version went live on 7th July and introduces a refreshed design along with changes to …

Reading your library eBooks offline is about to become much easier. From the 30th June, the new VLeBooks Reader app will be available, allowing LJMU students and staff to download VLeBooks content …

We now have trial access to the Bloomsbury Video Library until the 5th July 2026. The platform brings together streaming video content across the arts, humanities and social sciences, with document…

We know many of you will have gone home for the summer, but there is still time to make use of our Springer Nature Engineering Evidence Based Acquisition (EBA) collection before final purchasing de…

We currently have access to a substantial collection of law ebooks through Oxford University Press Scholarship Online, and there’s still plenty of time to explore it before selections are made late…

If you use ScienceDirect to find and read journal articles, there’s an upcoming change you should be aware of. What’s changing? From 31st March 2026, the Search History and Reading History features…

As part of LibraryFest 2026 and because it’s almost Easter, the Library is launching Eggsplore,Discover – “There’s more than books on our shelves.” We’re adding QR codes to library shelves to help …

Join LJMU Library for an evening of verse and creativity!

With the Academy Awards back in the spotlight, it’s a good moment to revisit some of the films that have shaped the awards over the years. If you’re looking to catch up on acclaimed cinema, the Lib…

We’re pleased to offer trial access to Liverpool Shipping Records: Imports and Exports, 1820–1900, available until 10th March 2026. This collection provides detailed insight into one of the world’s…

We now have six months’ access to the Gender and Sexuality Collection, available to all staff and students until July 2026. This trial gives you the opportunity to explore a wide range of primary s…

We’ve expanded our Adam Matthew collections with several new primary source archives, adding even more depth to the material available for teaching, learning, and research. These collections suppor…

As the end of the year approaches, the Library has added a new resource to its collections: The Artforum Archive. Artforum has been one of the most influential international magazines covering cont…

We are pleased to offer trial access to the Manchesterhive Art History and Architecture Collection until 25th December 2026. This collection brings together a wide range of scholarly books covering…

We’re delighted to announce that Liverpool John Moores University now has trial access to two exciting Drama Online collections — packed with expert insights, teaching materials, and research resou…

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It’s spooky season — and LJMU students have free access to a terrifyingly good collection of horror films on Kanopy! 👻 Whether you’re looking for jump scares, psychological chills, or cult classics…

We’re excited to announce the launch of the brand-new Ebook Central Reader app—a powerful, streamlined way to access your academic and professional ebooks anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re a …

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just for tech experts — it is now built into many of the online resources you already use at LJMU! These new AI-powered tools are designed to make your research faster…

Calling all artists, designers, and visual thinkers! LJMU students and staff now have full access to the Bloomsbury Visual Arts Hub, a vibrant online platform packed with inspiration, critical thin…

Starting University can sometimes feel like you’ve just boarded a plane without quite knowing the destination. Luckily, LJMU students have free access to some fantastic apps that will help you soar…

A launch party for Back to the Drawing Board: 200 Years of Art Education, an exhibition to showcase histories of art teaching in Liverpool.