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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our Black History Month Online Collection is live ❤️💚💛 Here we have a selection of our books on display across both campuses and e-books which celebrate Black history, art, and culture. #blackhistorymonth2026 #honouringourcommunities librarysearch.wlv.ac.uk/discovery/co...

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October is Black History Month ❤️💚💛 We are honouring our communities this month by promoting and sharing some of our favourite books about Black British history, art, and culture. Here we have our Harrison Library display #Blackhistorymonth2026 #honouringourcommunities

2 book shelves with a variety of books on Black British history, art, and people.

A photo of an official Black History Month 2026 poster titled Honouring Our Communities, with 9 photos of different black people with a QR code next to each to learn more.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For National Poetry Day today, we have updated our Regional Press Collection on our library catalogue to include even more poetry! In addition to the local poetry books pictured below, we have added local poetry journal Under the Radar and a selection of online poetry books #Nationalpoetryday

A photo of a book shelf with many poetry books on display with a QR code and a neon text superimposed on it saying Regional Poetry Collection.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today! We launch the inaugural Creative Collection! Come join us at Harrison Library 12:30-2:00pm. All supplies and snacks provided, plus books on crafts, art, and poetry to inspire you.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It’s National Poetry Day on 1st October! You’ll find some fabulous teaching resources at forwardartsfoundation.org/national-poe... and plenty of wonderful world poetry in our Walsall Library. #Nationalpoetryday @wlvuni.bsky.social

The picture shows a display of poetry titles at Walsall Campus Library inspired by the theme of Wonder, with books about bugs, animals and the natural world

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We are launching the Creative Collective ☀ this week! Inspired by the Yarn Collective, this is another relaxed and inclusive space for staff and students to use their creativity🎨 All supplies, inspirations and some snacks will be provided. Find us in Harrison Library this Wednesday 12:30-2:00 ✍

A graphic with some painted suns at the top and the text: Creative Collective; Harrison Library: Wednesday 30th Sept 12:30-14:00; Thursday 15th October 12:30-14:00; A relaxed and inclusive space for staff and students to use their creativity. Supplies, inspiration and snacks provided.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Come and meet us at the International Fair! Happening all afternoon in the courtyard at City Campus, we from the library are set up with books, free zines, and friendly faces to help you learn about the Black Country. Connect with your new local community by popping by and saying hi 👋

Three people with their backs to the camera bent over a table of books

A close up of a box filled with zines labelled Free Zines with an added note that says Made in the Black Country. Next to it are fliers for Creative Collective and a pile of Zine related badges

A table under an awning, where the table is covered in a large selection of books and on the awning is a poster saying Black Country with bunting of photos of famous Black Country People

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our latest #ExploringLibraryResources blog post is up, and we are starting a new academic year with a deep-dive into Artists Now - a super useful membership website for all artists and creative industry students. Check out the blog post now to see why: www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/resource...

A graphic with a screenshot of Artists Now webpage showing headings and a photo of a woman creating art. Underneath is the text: "Database Deepdive: Artists Now New Exploring library resources blog post" and a QR code

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Want to learn more about the library? In addition to our library tours, we are doing a Zine Room Drop-In today from 2pm-4pm. Come and meet our librarians who have been building our zine collection! Find the zine room on the ground floor of Harrison Library at city campus. #zinescene_wlv #welcomeweek

A collage of paper and clippings with a photo of the Zine Room at the library and the caption Zine Room Drop-in

A collage of paper and clippings with the text Today, 2-4pm. Come and visit the zine room and learn about the collection direct from our Librarians.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today marks the first day of Bisexuality Awareness week 🩷💜🩵 Head to Harrison to check out our mini display of books on bisexuality, by bisexual authors, with bisexual main characters, and about bisexual artists.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Come meet the Library at the Welcome Fair on city campus today! We'll be there all day with friendly faces, free zines, and a selection of books, journals, and freebies to answer all your questions about the University Library. We look forward to meeting you all! #welcomeweek #unilibrary #wlvuni

Photo of a table with books, journals, notepads, pens, a box of Free Zines and a banner behind with University Library on it. 2 friendly and helpful looking people man the table.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We're doing tours of the Library all week! Come to Harrison Library at 11am or 2pm to join #welcomeweek #unilibrary #wlvuni

Photo of a white board with colourful paper spheres on. The text on the whiteboard says " Welcome to the Library. If you would like a tour wait here at 11am or 2pm and a member of staff will show you around (smiley face)"

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We're so excited to welcome students this Welcome Week! We'll be at both Welcome Fairs this week, tomorrow at City Campus and Wednesday at Walsall Campus. Come and say Hi!

A photo of 3 smiling friendly people at a table of books with the University Library as a banner in the background

A photo of 2 smiling friendly people at a table of books with the University Library as a banner in the background

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We have purchased two new Taylor and Francis E-book Collections over the summer. We have the AI Ethics Collection and the Gaming and Animation Collection with over a hundred titles in each. Have a search of our library catalogue for these topics today!

A graphic with a blue background and the text: New Taylor and Francis Group Digital Book Collections

A graphic with a blue background with the text: Ai Ethics Collection, including such titles as: Ai for death and dying / Maggi Savin-Baden, Deepfakes: creation, detection, and impact / edited by Loveleen Gaur, Transcending imagination: artificial intelligence and the future of creativity / Alexander Manu, and many more.

Graphic with blue background and the text: Gaming and Animation Collection, including such titles as: Architecture and videogames: intersecting worlds / edited by Vincent Hui, Ryan Scavnicky and Tatiana Estrina, Exploring eSports: players, fans and the esports industry, Writing for games: Theory and practice / Hannah Nicklin, And many more

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

New Book Alert 📢We have this glorious art book Kahlo: The Bigger Picture by Ines Boittiaux. Not only is this a bright and detailed work on Frida Kahlo, it includes 6 foldouts to replicate her art as magnificently as possible.

A book called Kahlo with a portrait of Frida Kahlo on the cover, stood on a table with plants in the background.

A fold out painted fruit with close ups on parts of the painting on the foldouts.

A fold out painting of Kahlo with an industrial background with close ups on parts of the painting on the foldouts.

A foldout of a painting of Frida Kahlo wearing a thorn necklace

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We've been so excited about Professor Mark O'Shea winning the prestigious Dartmouth Award for his Book of Frogs 🐸 that we've put together a display of his works in the vitrine 🐍 Head to the second floor of Harrison to check it out!

The vitrine display with a selection of Mark O'Shea's books on Lizards, Frogs, and Snakes with images of snakes and frogs scattered among the books.

A close up of the vitrine display with a selection of Mark O'Shea's books on Lizards, Frogs, and Snakes with images of snakes and frogs scattered among the books and an info sheet on Mark and his award.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Racecar Engineering has parked itself at Harrison Library 🏎️ The latest issue of the journal is now available on Spinners on the ground floor at Harrison, with the back issues on the third floor with the rest of the journals.

A close up photo of the spinner at Harrison with Racecar Engineering on and a label showing the classmark 629.22805

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Our staff are excited to welcome our new and returning education students at Walsall Campus this week. Head to the library to chat to our staff about using the library and check out our displays on student skills and teaching specific resources like our Curriculum resources!

A table covered in books with a poster saying "What's new in curriculum resources".

A table covered in books on university and study skills with a poster saying "A warm hello to our new students! Welcome to the Library". A friendly smiling staff member presents the sign.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Come to Walsall to check out our fun selection of Art Book Bangers, from Frida Kahlo to Japanese Woodblock Prints, to The Ultimate Art Museum 🎨

A photo of a table with a number of art books open and on display with a handmade sign saying "Art Book Bangers"

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our Open Research Blog has a new post out delving into the world of Preprints and how to use them for sharing your research. Follow the QR code or click the link to check it out now: www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/research... #openresearch Photo by Jorge Alberto Vega Barrera on Unsplash

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

You want workshops? We've got workshops! Lots of different Skills sessions are coming up this week (and beyond), including classes to cover all of your referencing, academic writing and mathematical needs. Book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills

Skills for Learning workshops for week beginning Monday 24th August 2026 include sessions on JASP, Data Presentation, Harvard Referencing, Critical Thinking, and more...

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our Walsall Library continues the journey through our Curriculum Resources authors. This month authors whose surnames begin with I, J, and K!

A table of books with a post board behind showing many iterations of the letters I, J, and K

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Our latest #Exloringlibraryresources blog post is on Nature books at the library, featuring more information about Mark O'Shea and his award-winning Book of Frogs 🐸 Check it out here: www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/resource...

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Wolverhampton's own Professor Mark O'Shea has won the 2026 Dartmouth Medal for most outstanding reference work for his Book of Frogs: rusaupdate.org/2026/01/2026... Congratulations to Mark, pictured here holding the award-winning Book of Frogs 🐸

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We're over halfway through August now and those Skills for Learning workshops keep on coming. See what we've got coming up for you and book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...

Skills for Learning workshops for week beginning Monday 17th August 2026 include sessions on SPSS statistics, Finding Academic Information, Critical Thinking and Excel - plus many more...

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congratulations to all students who are getting their A-Level results today!

The text "Congratulations to all Students getting their A-Levels today - Love from the library" in the centre of the image, with a cartoon image of 3 students leaping with delight.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A reminder for any of you who are submitting assessments this week that the Skills for learning drop-ins are running at Harrison (City) and Walsall. If you need us, come along :)

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Skills Spotlight on... Bitesize – safeMedicate safeMedicate is used on many healthcare courses to assess drug calculation skills. This short session will introduce safeMedicate and help you feel more confident about what to expect and how to approach the assessments. www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...

The picture shows a pad of paper with scribbles of equations and mathematical workings out. On top of the pad are a pen and a calculator

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Could this be another weekly Skills shout-out? Well it's Monday again and there are workshops coming up, so yes it is! Plenty of sessions coming your way, including some Maths Support coverage - book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills

Skills for Learning workshops for week beginning Monday 10th August 2026 include sessions on Harvard Referencing, Finding Academic Information, Critical Thinking and Starting your Literature Review

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Subject spotlight 💡 The latest issue of Idea is all about Risograph Printing! Here it is with 2 new books on Risography and 2 zines made by students in our graphics department using Risography. Head to the zine room to check them out or search Risography in our catalogue.

A photo of 2 books on risographic printing, Issue 413 of the journal Idea which is all about Risographic printing, and 2 zines that are Risographic printed.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Submitting your assignments? Why not speak with Skills for Learning to get some final feedback? Our support is designed to help you improve your general assignment skills. Stop by for one of our drop-ins, which run throughout the week - www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...

The picture shows one of the the Skills Librarians and a student sitting together in a study room. The student is showing the librarian her work so that the librarian can offer advice on how it could be improved.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Even more cat zines! 🐈(At what point do we stage an intervention with our cataloguers?)

A photo of a zine with a load of cats on the cover and the heading Disco. It is laid atop a padded envelope which has a sketch of a cat in the same style of the zine on it with the words PLEASE DO NOT underneath

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

📣New Book Alert📣 Hokusai: Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji presents these stunning images by Hokusai in an unending concertina style. Find the book at 759.692 HOK/BAL, surrounded by dozens of other works on Hokusai.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Which workshops have the Skills Team got coming up for you this week? There's quite an assortment for the first week in August, so book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills

Skills for Learning workshops for week beginning Monday 3rd August 2026 include sessions on Paraphrasing, Reflective Writing, Critical Thinking and Academic Writing, among many more...

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A little retrospective of our #SouthAsianHeritageMonth displays. Remember, all these books are in our library all year round.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Book spotlight for #Southasianheritagemonth 💡 Here we have 2 books that focus on the beauty of India. Flora Indica brings out previously unseen work by India Botanical artists, while Patterns of India highlights the beauty all around, recording the colour of Western Indian Culture

The book Flora Indica which a red flower on the cover, stood in front of some plants

The book Patterns of India with a pink intricate building facade on the cover on a table in the sun with some plants in the background.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We hope you've been enjoying our displays for #southasianheritagemonth, remember we also have a diverse collection of novels in our Fiction sections, including books by South Asian authors and about South Asian characters. Come to the library to check them out!

A photo of our fiction shelves at Harrison with a selection of novels by South Asian authors on top, including Aber Mukherjee and Kamila Shamsie

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Spotlight on Introduction to Data Presentation This 2 hour session explores techniques for presenting data clearly using tables, charts and infographics. Learn how to select appropriate charts to communicate data effectively and turn raw data into compelling visuals - www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

More Skills-y stuff is happening this week, with the usual range of academic skills workshops plus Maths Support. Book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills

Skills for Learning workshops for week beginning Monday 27th July 2026 include sessions on Harvard Referencing, Using AI in your studies, Reading & Note-making, and Finding Academic Information

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 at the University of Wolverhampton graduating this week, from all of us at the Library 🧑‍🎓

A graphic showing the back of a person with long hair in a graduation robe and cap raising their hand in a fist. In front of them are a number of hands raised and graduation caps flying in the air. The heading above them reads: "Happy Graduation Class of 2026! Love the Library"

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🐸🌼The wilderness have invaded the library! 🌳🦔Find our display on the the first floor of Harrison with new books all about wildlife 🐍🍄

A bookcase filled with books on snakes, birds, and other wild animals, with 2 plants on top.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Last year, the Midlands Art Centre hosted a fantastic exhibition on Saris and Indian fashion (which several of our librarians visited and loved), leading to the publishing of The Offbeat Sari, a glorious companion to the exhibition. Check it out on our #southasianheritagemonth display now.

The book The Offbeat Sari: Indian Fashion Unravelled with a background of plants

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📣New book alert 📣Desi Pubs is all about the classic English pubs that now serve traditional Punjabi food alongside their ales. Faithful to both their Black Country and Punjabi roots, the have redefined pub culture in our locality. Check it out on our #Southasianheritagemonth display now

A photo of the book Desi Pubs on a white bookshelf next to a poster with illustrations of different pubs and the subtitle: Visit the Black Country pubs from the Punjab

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Our Walsall display for #SouthAsianHeritageMonth! Check it out for not only some fun and interesting books on South Asian heritage, but for copies of how to make a zine celebrating South Asian Heritage. Check it out and see if you're inspired.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

You might spot some of these artists books on our library displays, we have a number of books in our art collection on specific South Asian artists for you to discover. #SouthAsianHeritageMonth

A pile of art books by and about South Asian Artists, including Anwar Jalal Shemza, Chila Burman, and Sunil Gupta, with the book A briefy history of British South Asian Art standing atop the pile. Beneath the pile are a number of south asian fabric patterns.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

It's Monday morning, the sun is shining, and our programme of Skills for Learning workshops carries on right through the summer. From Harvard to Drug Calculations to Academic Writing, we've got you covered. Book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills

Skills for Learning workshops for week beginning Monday 20th July 2026 include sessions on SPSS statistical software, Drug Calculations, Using Artificial Intelligence and an Introduction to Critical Thinking

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A tribute to David Hockney - This lovely little zine was made during our Pride Zine-making workshop only a few days after the news of the artist's death. We have a display of books on Hockney's works at Harrison library on the 2nd floor for all to see why he was such an inspiration

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We are so excited by our latest zine donation, this special zine that pays homage to the show Goodness Gracious Me, Everything is Indian #southasianheritagemonth #internationalzinemonth

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Today is International Non-Binary People Day in the midst of #nonbinaryawarenessweek and we wanted to spotlight a selection of our Non-binary books. 1/4 🧵

A photo of 5 books and 1 zine on a table. The books are Non-binary Lives, Gender Queer, We have Always Been Here, Nettleblack and Earlyfate, with the zine Life and Lichen.

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University of Wolverhampton Libraries @wlvunilibrary.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

For #SouthAsianHeritageMonth2026 our vitrine display showcases the fabric and textiles of the South Asian region and past. The patterns and textile art across the region are iconic so come and check out our display on the second floor of Harrison Library.

A colourful display of books and patterns and fabric

a close up of the display showing some patterns, the books Traditional Indian Textiles, Embroidery from India and Pakistan, and Embroidery from Afghanistan

a close up of the display showing some patterns, the book Embroidery from Afghanistan and two open books.

a close up of the display showing some patterns, the book Trade Temple and Court

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