Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Health Libraries @uclhealthlibraries.bsky.social · 7hNew plants for a new term! Cruciform Hub has some new plants in the Quiet Study Room which should help your mental wellbeing🪴🤗 112
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 7hOur guides, training and support enable you to develop your information literacy skills. Find out more and make the best use of our libraries. library-guides.ucl.ac.uk/training-s… 001
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 10hTo highlight East and South East Asian Heritage Month, students and staff across @ucl.ac.uk have shared their book recommendations with us. Find out more and read through the list here.ucl.ac.ukRead a book from our latest recommendations to celebrate East and South East Asian Heritage MonthA list of book recommendations from the UCL community celebrating the ways that East and South East Asian communities remain deeply connected across generations, borders and movements. 001
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Get to know our libraries and find your way around them with a self- guided tour. Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library… 013
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Welcome to UCL! Check out our guidance for first time library users and find out more about our services. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library… 001
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Why should you learn about copyright? Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/learning-teac…ucl.ac.ukGetting started with copyrightDiscover how you can start learning and engaging with copyright. 000
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Wondering how AI can help with your assignments? Our new Library Skills sessions will explore how to use it responsibly through your research journey, from first ideas to citing your sources. library-calendars.ucl.ac.uk/calenda… 000
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Whether 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... #WelcomeToUCLucl.ac.ukGetting started with UCL Library Services 2026Whether you’re new to UCL or returning, discover how our libraries can support your study and research needs. 042
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 01/09/2026This year's theme for East and South East Asian Heritage Month is “Evolving Threads”, honouring the ways that communities remain deeply connected across generations, borders and movements. Share your book recommendations here: ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/EastAndS… 021
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science @ucllccos.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Dr Paul Ayris (1957-2025) has been celebrated as one of 200 Faces of UCL for his work championing open science and making research, scholarship and learning freely accessible to all. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news... #UCL200 032
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 21/08/2026We have an extensive range of collections including manuscripts, archives and rare books. Find out more on how to access here. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/collections 001
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science @ucllccos.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The School of Pharmacy Library and Archive were delighted to receive an autographed letter by Jacob Bell, a key figure in British pharmacy, kindly donated by Professor Darrin Baines. Read more here:ucl.ac.ukLetter autographed by Jacob Bell donated to the School of Pharmacy ArchiveProfessor Darrin Baines has donated an autographed letter signed by Jacob Bell (1810-1859) including two ink drawings by Bell. 011
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Office for Open Science and Scholarship @uclopenscience.bsky.social · 04/08/2026For our latest spotlight, we spoke to @adamcrymble.bsky.social, Associate Professor in Digital Humanities at UCL. Our conversation covered early engagement with open science, his work establishing an open publishing platform, and a recently published open access book. Read it here: buff.ly/Bp3vdkMblogs.ucl.ac.ukSpotlight on Adam Crymble: Associate Professor in Digital Humanities | UCL Open@UCL BlogUCL Homepage 142
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science @ucllccos.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Two @ucllibraries.bsky.social staff and a partner of @uclspeccoll.bsky.social feature in the Faces of UCL campaign as part of the university’s bicentenary celebrations. #UCL200ucl.ac.ukLibrary staff and Special Collections partner celebrated in Faces of UCL campaignTwo of UCL’s library staff and a partner of UCL Special Collections feature in the Faces of UCL campaign as part of the university’s bicentenary celebrations. 012
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 03/08/2026To highlight South Asian Heritage Month, students and staff across @ucl.ac.uk have shared their book recommendations with us. Find out more and read through the list here. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news... 010
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Joint Library of Ophthalmology collections are relocating. Read more about the move and how to access the collections in 2026-27: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news... 000
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 29/07/2026We are currently having issues with printing Membership cards at UCL East. Please pick up your card from our Bloomsbury campus. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 100
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Get started with copyright! Find out more and learn about its importance here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/learning-teac… 022
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Recent news mention that a group of publishers, including Elsevier, have filed a lawsuit against Meta for copyright infringement. Read more here: blogs.ucl.ac.uk/copyright/20... 010
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Due to a staff training day, most of our library and museum spaces will be closed on 15 July. Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news... 001
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 03/07/2026The Main Library will be closed from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 July inclusive, and Saturday 11 to Monday 13 July inclusive, due to emergency fire stopping works. Read more and find an alternative study space: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news/2026/jul…ucl.ac.ukMain Library closure 4-6 and 11-13 JulyThe Main Library will be closed to staff and students from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 July inclusive, and Saturday 11 to Monday 13 July inclusive, due to emergency fire stopping works. 000
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 01/07/2026This year's theme for South Asian Heritage Month is "Unity in Diversity”, seeking to celebrate the beauty and strength diversity brings across the region. Share your book recommendations here. ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/SouthAsian... 151
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science @ucllccos.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Richard Blair, son of author Eric Blair, better known as George Orwell, has been a committed guardian of Orwell’s public legacy, working with @uclspeccoll.bsky.social to preserve and promote his father’s collection. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/about/search... #UCL200 #FacesOfUCL 042
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Office for Open Science and Scholarship @uclopenscience.bsky.social · 03/06/2026#UCL staff and students 🔉 There's still time to register for the next Data Management Plan workshop. 📆 Monday 8 June, 10 to 11:50am 📍 Online The session will cover expectations of UCL and external funding agencies, support available at UCL, and FAIR data principles 👩💻 Register: buff.ly/defB5iC 011
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 01/06/2026This year's theme for Pride Month is "Embracing everyone: a home for all of London’s LGBTQIA+ communities”, seeking to celebrate progress made towards inclusion. Share your book recommendations here. ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/Pride2026 072
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Discover our vast collection of journals, books, articles, databases, reading lists, digital collections and archives with Explore. Find out more here: library-guides.ucl.ac.uk/explore 021
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Due to the UCL200 Summer Festival, the Main Library will operate with reduced opening hours from 30 May - 7 June. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/usin... 010
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 26/05/2026A list of book recommendations from the @ucl.ac.uk community inspired by the 2026 theme for Mental Health Awareness Week: action. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news... 011
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Need a desk to study at? Find out more about current seat usage throughout our library spaces. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library… 001
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Find the library for you! Use our tool to learn about opening hours, available spaces and facility features. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library… 000
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 12/05/2026We have bookable study spaces across our libraries. Find out more about availability and book here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library… 003
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Undertaking a dissertation or research project? Find out more about our available resources and support for students here. library-guides.ucl.ac.uk/dissertati… 011
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science @ucllccos.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Interested in finding out about collections? Join us at the upcoming Research Institute for Collections Annual Showcase on 14 May. www.eventbrite.com/e/research-i... 023
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, we would like to compile a list of book recommendations. This year's theme is “Action: for yourself, for someone else, for all”. ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/MentalHe… 010
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Our study spaces will be prioritised for @ucl.ac.uk students during the exam revision period, between 27 April and 29 May. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/usin... 001
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science @ucllccos.bsky.social · 17/04/2026We are excited to learn that this film by @royalsociety.org, featuring the Kathleen Lonsdale archives in @uclspeccoll.bsky.social, was recently nominated for a Webby Award by the Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Watch the video here:youtube.comThe ethical science of Kathleen Lonsdale | The Royal SocietyYouTube video by The Royal Society 176
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science @ucllccos.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Today, our library collection is made up of two million print books alone. Sarah Pipkin, Outreach and Exhibitions Coordinator for @uclspeccoll.bsky.social, discusses her work to shine a light on 200 years of collecting at @ucl.ac.uk. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news... 065
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Find out more about our managed service to cater to your print needs across our sites. Get started here: www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/services/print-co… 001
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 01/04/2026We would like to wish you all a good Easter Break. Find out more about library opening hours and access to online resources here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news... 001
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Health Libraries @uclhealthlibraries.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Easter closure will be starting on Wednesday afternoon, with some libraries closed from 2-7 April (inclusive)📣 However, Cruciform Hub will be open 11:00-21:00 over this period. For details of other UCL libraries: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/usin... 001
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 30/03/2026In celebration of Women's History Month, students and staff across @ucl.ac.uk have shared their book recommendations with us. Find out more and read through the list here. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news... 000
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 19/03/2026The UCL Office for Open Science and Scholarship supports the adoption of Open practices and approaches. Find out more and get support with your research projects. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/open-science-… 011
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 18/03/2026A new display in the Main Library explores the history of some of @ucl.ac.uk’s key collections, and the staff who developed them. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news... #UCL200 023
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Health Libraries @uclhealthlibraries.bsky.social · 17/03/2026UCL Digital Cleanup Week: 16-21 March 2026. Take part in the global Digital Cleanup initiative to reduce your digital waste. UCL Digital Accessibility and @ucllibraries.bsky.social are running a drop‑in session for staff and students on 23 March 12-3pm www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma... #SustainableUCLucl.ac.ukTime to declutter: UCL launches Digital Spring CleanHelp make UCL’s digital estate clearer and more accessible by reviewing, deleting and improving the content you manage – with supporting resources and a free drop‑in session available for all staff an... 003
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Explore a selection of @ucl.ac.uk's incredible collection of rare books and archives at UCL East. Join us on 24 March:eventbrite.co.ukWhat's so Special about UCL Special Collections?Explore a selection of UCL's incredible collection of rare books and archives and meet members of the Special Collections team at UCL East. 012
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science @ucllccos.bsky.social · 16/03/2026To mark #UCL200, Georgina Brewis, Professor of Social History, and Dr Sam Blaxland, Lecturer in Education, have researched 200 years of student life in London to produce a new historical volume. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news... 014
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL Library, Culture, Collections and Open Science @ucllccos.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Words Matter drew to a close last month, showcasing the works of 12 artists who participated in a six-month knowledge exchange programme. The exhibition was part of Prejudice in Power, exploring @ucl.ac.uk’s historic role in promoting the pseudoscience of eugenics. 011
Reposted by UCL LibrariesIOE Library @ioelibrary.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Dr Kanayo Dike‑Oduah is the first person featured in our Researcher Journey display on Level 5. The display explores the role of the library as she studied for a PGCE, MA and EdD at the IOE. Discover her inspiring tips on using our rich resources and supportive team to fuel your research journey. 013
Reposted by UCL LibrariesUCL @ucl.ac.uk · 02/03/2026200 years ago, UCL was founded on a radical idea: education for all. To mark our bicentenary, the Two Centuries Here Exhibition explores UCL’s past, present, and future across our Bloomsbury campus. The exhibition is open from 18 Feb 2026 to 31 July 2027. #UCL200 0149
UCL Libraries @ucllibraries.bsky.social · 02/03/2026This year's theme for Women’s History Month is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future, seeking to celebrate women's sustainability efforts. Share your book recommendations here. ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/WomensHist... 011