Following students’ feedback, we have worked with our colleagues in Property and Facilities to install two new water fountains in the Northampton Square Library. You can now refill your water bottle from the following locations: Level 2: in the lift/stairwell area near the window Level 3: in the lift/stairwell area near the window Level 5:…Continue Reading New water fountains at Northampton Square
Level 3 at Northampton Square Library
Although the spaces in the Northampton Square Library have been quieter over the summer, library staff have been busy using your feedback to make changes. level 3 can be very loud, reducing noise levels would be very good This was a common theme in our recent feedback campaigns, with many of you suggesting that you…Continue Reading Level 3 at Northampton Square Library
Update to PI Navigator
On Monday 21st May, PI Navigator was retired for a new database: Filings Expert. How does this change affect you? From Monday 21st May, PI Navigator is longer accessible, and login credentials for PI Navigator will no longer work. If you need to access PI Navigator in (or indeed a database with company accounts), please…Continue Reading Update to PI Navigator
Take a break
You’re busy revising for your exams. You’re spending a lot of time in the library. And, now that we’re open 24/7 until Friday June 8th you’re able to spend even more time here if you want to. You’re working hard. You’re committed. You’re going to succeed. But it’s important to remember that your health and…Continue Reading Take a break
24 hour opening at Northampton Square Library
From Monday 30th of April until midnight on Friday 8th of June the Northampton Square Library will be open 24/7 for you to study around-the-clock. Library staff will be on hand during normal working hours before handing over to our Security colleagues who’ll keep an eye on things until morning: but don’t worry, if you suddenly think…Continue Reading 24 hour opening at Northampton Square Library
Late availability group study room trial
From Monday April 30th we will be making Group Study Room 3G at the Northampton Square Library available for last minute bookings only. This is a pilot and will last until June 30th. This has come directly from your feedback at SSLCs and the recent Library Loves Feedback campaigns. To book room 3G on or…Continue Reading Late availability group study room trial
Do a good deed on World Earth Day
UN International Mother Earth Day (sometimes called World Earth Day) is on the 22nd April. This day celebrates planet earth and its many interdependent ecosystems. The day reminds us each that we have a collective responsibility to live in harmony with nature and achieve sustainable balance. The UN have developed a series of Sustainable Development Goals. These…Continue Reading Do a good deed on World Earth Day
Fairtrade Fortnight
This year Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from Monday 26th February to Sunday 11th March. This is an opportunity to celebrate the great work which Fairtrade does around the world to make a difference to the lives of the people who grow the things we love: chocolate, coffee, wine, bananas, gold. How does Fairtrade work? Fairtrade change the way trade…Continue Reading Fairtrade Fortnight
Love your planet/Love our oceans
You may have seen the increased media attention around the damage plastics are doing to our planet, in particular our oceans. But did you know there are simple steps you could take to reduce your plastic use: 1. Rather than buying bottled water, make use of the water fountains around campus. We have one on…Continue Reading Love your planet/Love our oceans
The Homeless Period
This winter Library Services raised money to donate sanitary products to Hackney Foodbank. Currently homeless shelters are not provided with money for tampons and towels. With limited or no access to sanitary products, homeless women are often forced to go without. Homeless Period believes that tampons and towels should be made available through homeless shelters,…Continue Reading The Homeless Period