Don't forget that we have DVDs you can borrow, such as The Little Shop of Horrors! (Howard Ashman, lyricist for such shows and films as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast and The Little Shop of Horrors, was born on this day, May 17th, in 1950. He died in 1991).

Interested in improving your use of EBSCO databases (like Business Source Premier, Academic Search Complete, APA PsycInfo...) when searching for literature? There is an edited recording of the @brunellibrary.bsky.social training I ran in February. Available for anyone at Brunel to access.

Come and take a free copy of 'Productivity Ninja' from our display opposite the Library help desk before they run out!

1/ 📢 Happening TOMORROW @ Brunel Psychology We’ve got Janet Rafner in for Shared Horizons talking: “Minds in the Loop: Metacognitive Design & Human Authorship in the Age of Agentic AI” 🤖🧠 📅 29 April | 🕑 2–4pm | 📍 ESGW 111 + online

The Library is open 24/7, including the Bank Holidays, until Thursday 28th May when we go back to closing at 7pm. You can check our opening times on the Library website. libguides.brunel.ac.uk/basics/openi...

Recordings from my recent @brunellibrary.bsky.social Systematic Literature Review sessions (1: Structure & Planning; 2: Searching, Screening & Reporting; 3 Screening, Following up & Reporting) are now all available for Brunel people. Links to each recording, & specific sections, via this FAQ.

Brunel Alumni @gatlinperrin.bsky.social wrote this book, that Izzy is currently thoroughly enjoying!

We Are Subculture is a striking & personal exploration of the climbing community and the often unseen mental health struggles within it. It aims to challenge stereotypes, promote inclusivity and encourage open conversations about mental health, and will be available from the Library from next week!

Remember, the Library is back to 24/7 opening from 9am Monday (20th April)!

Just scheduled lots of @brunellibrary.bsky.social LibSmart classes (sign up via LibCal now / InkPath soon). First to share is a new session on Using Bloomberg with Excel, on Monday 2nd June. Really excited for this session, which includes a focus on developing Bloomberg Query Language (BQL) formulas

Please be aware that the Library catalogue may be unavailable for a few hours from 10pm tonight due to important updates that need doing. Use that time to have a biscuit, watch some telly or to talk to your reflection in the mirror and wait to see if you get a reply.

📢 Paid student summer placement opportunity (London area)🔊 @brunellibrary.bsky.social Special Collections is hosting a placement on the Heinz Wolff Centenary Project, conducting research into Wolff’s life & career using his archive. ⏳ Apply by Sunday 19 April 2026 ❗ www.ehri-uk.org/ehri-uk-plac...

Join the Brunel University of London Harm & Justice Research Group on WEDNESDAY ONLINE at 2pm BST to MEET THE AUTHORS of the ‘Innovations in Decolonising the Curriculum: Multidisciplinary Perspectives’ edited book. We look forward to seeing you! Team link: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3573342...

The Academic Librarians have workshops over the next few weeks; go to brunel.ac.uk/life/library... to see more and to register for a workshop!

We are very excited to announce a summer 2026 student placement at @brunellibrary.bsky.social Special Collections working on the Heinz Wolff Centenary Project. Visit www.ehri-uk.org/ehri-uk-plac... for more details on eligibility. ⏳The deadline for applications is Sunday 19 April 2026.

The Library closes at 7pm tonight and reopens at 9am on Wednesday 8th April. Have a great Easter/Spring break, make sure you relax as well as do some studying, and we'll see you in April!

If you're staying on campus over the Easter break, there is still support available including our Library FAQs and the 24/7 chat service at libguides.brunel.ac.uk/contact

Don't forget that from Friday 27th march the Library stops being open 24/7 over the Spring Break and into April. 24/7 opening resumes on Monday 20th April from 9am. You can find our opening hours at libguides.brunel.ac.uk/basics/openi...

We have recently added more titles to read or listen to FOR FREE on Libby (we're a Library and all of our books are free to read but it's a point worth making)! We were especially excited to extend our selection of queer stories, both fiction and non-fiction. 🏳️‍🌈 Create your free account today!📚

I'll also be at the LibSmart point this week on Friday, 2-3pm.

I (Alice) will be doing the librarian drop-in at the LibSmart point at the @brunellibrary.bsky.social Help desk today, Wednesday, at 1pm (soon!). My 1st in a while, after several weeks of clashes with teaching. Drop by for help with literature searching, secondary data collection, referencing & more

Symptoms and more about meningitis: students.brunel.ac.uk/campus-news/...

Loose sketch of Windsor Street, Uxbridge. View from our shop.

This Getting Started with Bloomberg LibSmart class next Tuesday will be held in the Financial Resources Suite @brunellibrary.bsky.social

It looks like Spring has officially... er... sprung (?) on campus! #BrunelUniversity #Spring

The Library closes over the upcoming Spring break; you can find more details on the Library website! brunel.ac.uk/life/library

If you’re in #Uxbridge, take a stroll to #Denham Country Park and Denham Deep Lock up the Grand Union Canal from The Swan & Bottle. It doesn’t take long, and you’ll be a world away from the hustle and bustle of town www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/de... @hillingdonherald.bsky.social

The Academic Librarians have workshops all the time; check out the ones coming up for March! You can find them via the Library webpage; just go to 'Your Subject Support' and you can find everything you need right there. #BrunelStudents #BrunelUniversity #library #bloomberg #TerribleGraphicDesign

Libraries bring people together. Whether it’s through stories, events or friendly faces, your library is ready to help you read more of what you love. Celebrate reading with us and Go all in this #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026

Just a reminder; please don't vape inside the Library (and, obviously, don't smoke either). Security may ask you to leave the building if they see you vaping so kindly do that outside. Thanks!

Our Spring Break (!) hours can be found here: www.brunel.ac.uk/life/library...

The winner of Brunel's Big Read is A Family Matter, by Claire Lynch. Brunel's Big Read was launched to celebrate the partnership with Nero Book Awards and to highlight the importance of literature. The book is available now to read online using Libby and your Library login details!

My @brunellibrary.bsky.social Systematic Literature Review LibSmart workshops are coming up next week, in 3 parts. This link is to Part 1 (Structure & Planning), Monday 11-1. There are links in the event to parts 2 (Scoping, Searching & Search Results) & 3 (Screening, Following up, Reporting, etc).

Something I've highlighted in my lectures this week, re the value of getting feedback on literature review searches, is that there are librarian LibSmart drop-ins every weekday at the @brunellibrary.bsky.social Help desk. Usually 1-3pm (with a few gaps). See the rota here for who will be there when

Women's History Month is celebrated every March, celebrating women's achievements and coinciding with International Women's Day on March 8th

You can find our opening hours on the Library website at libguides.brunel.ac.uk/basics/openi...

This year, from January 5th to date, we've answered 94% of your emails sent to [email protected] within 24-hours.

You can read all about our Reading For Pleasure display here: www.brunel.ac.uk/life/library...

The Academic Librarians have an Introduction to Mendeley workshop coming up this week. Just go to libcalendar.brunel.ac.uk/event/4486510 to sign-up!

We had a fabulous in person book launch on Tuesday for our edited book “Innovations in Decolonising the Curriculum: Multidisciplinary Perspectives”, take a look at the book here www.emerald.com/books/edited... #DecoloniseHE #Academia #HigherEd @brunellibrary.bsky.social

I'll be doing the Academic Liaison Librarian LibSmart drop-in at the @brunellibrary.bsky.social Help desk today (Wednesday) 2-3pm, coming up soon. Available to help with searching, data, reference management, Systematic Literature Review and more.

Our Blind Date With A Book display is back on the Ground Floor! We've carefully selected a treasure trove of books that we think you'll enjoy, from crime thrillers to literary fiction and everything in between. Just pop-in, pick a mystery book, borrow it in the usual way and enjoy!

The Academic Librarians have lots of workshops and sessions throughout the year. Go to libguides.brunel.ac.uk/libsmart/cal... to see what is available and to sign-up today!

You can borrow audio books and eBooks for free using the Libby app and your Brunel University of London Library card! Whoooo! Go to libbyapp.com or download the app and have a browse!

Final year students, it’s time to have your say! Complete the National Student Survey (NSS) in just 5 minutes. thestudentsurvey.com Don’t forget to enter Brunel's amazing prize draw too! Your feedback helps shape the future for students like you!

On Monday and Tuesday (2nd & 3rd Feb) there may be some noise disruption on our Third Floor due to some moves happening in our awesome Archives and Special Collections. We'll be as quick as we can!

The next @brunellibrary.bsky.social LibSmart Getting Started with Bloomberg class is coming up next Monday. Find out more and register to attend here libcalendar.brunel.ac.uk/event/4498812

Happy #LibraryShelfieDay ! Here's Izzy, Brunel mascot and international dinosaur of mystery, happily perusing some of our great Reading For Pleasure titles on the Ground Floor of the Library!

Trying to find a book in the Library? We've got you covered...

We're looking forward to seeing Brunel's new January intake students over these coming days and beyond! Once you have your Student ID, come to the Library; the second home for Brunel students!