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EAP drop-in TODAY! Drop by our in-person EAP Drop‑In Session and get friendly, personalised guidance to help you choose the best course for your goals. 📍 Location: City Campus Gateway 📅 Date: Thursday 29th January 2026 ⏰ Time: 12pm See you there! :)

EAP drop-in tomorrow! Drop by our in-person EAP drop‑in session and get friendly, personalised guidance to help you choose the best course for your goals. 📍 Location: Sir Tom Cowie Campus, Prospect Building, in front of the café 📅 Date: Wednesday 28th January ⏰ Time: 11am-1pm

Scheduled maintenance: Essential maintenance is scheduled for some of our resources. Check the Service Alerts on the library website for further details

Need help with your Academic English? We’re offering free English language and academic support for all current students - Courses begin next week! Courses include: • General English for Academic Purposes • English for Business Studies • English for Native Speakers Apply here: buff.ly/NKHd0zV

EAP drop-in on Wednesday! Drop by our in-person EAP Drop‑In Session and get friendly, personalised guidance to help you choose the best course for your goals. 📍 Location: Sir Tom Cowie Campus, Prospect Building, in front of the café 📅 Date: Wednesday 28th January ⏰ Time: 11am-1pm

Calling LawTrove users 📢 If you use notes or highlighting in LawTrove ebooks - check out this FAQ and act before 25th January.

Calling Biosciences students and staff 📢 If you use notes or highlighting in Fundamental of Biomedical Sciences ebooks on the ScienceTrove platform- check out this FAQ and act before 25th January.

Calling Biosciences students and staff 📢 If you use notes or highlighting in Fundamental of Biomedical Sciences ebooks on the ScienceTrove platform- check out this FAQ and act before 25th January.

Access issues with Ebook Central ebooks appear to have been resolved by the supplier. Check the Service Alerts on the library website for further details.

Calling LawTrove users 📢 If you use notes or highlighting in LawTrove ebooks - check out this FAQ and act before 25th January.

Need guidance on structuring your assignment? We will help you understand how to present information and how to organise your assignments in a logical way. Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/QbcS9TM

Need help with your Academic English? We’re offering free English language and academic support for all current students. Courses include: • General English for Academic Purposes • English for Business Studies • English for Native Speakers Apply here now: buff.ly/NKHd0zV

Calling LawTrove users 📢 If you use notes or highlighting in LawTrove ebooks - check out this FAQ and act before 25th January.

We have been informed of an intermittent access issue affecting Gobi ebooks. Please check the Library Status Dashboard for further details and updates.

Have you checked out some of our subject blogs? Check out some of our latest posts: ➡️ New books for Art and Design buff.ly/nncwzHR and Media and English buff.ly/Gr4SbTv ➡️ New CABI studies for 2025 buff.ly/qJPv4Td ➡️ Spotlight on corporate governance resources buff.ly/RMpgqmu

Happy New Year and welcome to Semester 2! We’re offering free English language and academic support for all current students. Courses include: • General English for Academic Purposes • English for Business Studies • English for Native Speakers Apply here: buff.ly/NKHd0zV

Whether you are new to university life or returning to study after a break, come and explore tools and resources that can and will help you feel settled and in control of your studies. Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/QbcS9TM

🎆Happy New Year! 💬Our Conversation Club is returning next week! Join us every Friday from 10am-11am in the Language Centre for a relaxed and engaging way to practise your English! All skill levels welcome - we look forward to seeing you there! #ConversationClub #EnglishPractice #UniversityLife

Get support with your academic study skills at our daily online drop-ins. Drop-in online: librarytalk.sunderland.ac.uk Mon/Fri 11.30am-1pm Tues/Wed/Thurs 3.30pm-4.30pm

This semester we are introducing two, brand new masterclass sessions. Introduction to AI and Ethical Gen-AI and prompt engineering. For more information on what the sessions will cover and to book your place, visit: buff.ly/QbcS9TM

Whatever your New Year's resolutions are, we can help you achieve your study skills ones. We offer online and in-person services including 1-2-1 appointments, drop-ins, pop-ups, and masterclasses. Find out more about how Study Skills can support you at University: buff.ly/1n8FdLs

If you're on campus over the winter break and want to unwind, why not explore our Reading for Wellbeing areas in St Peter's Library and Library at Pasteur? 📚 Read more here: buff.ly/ZQiPtsw

Our Study Skills Masterclasses are returning, covering familiar topics along with new topics to help you with the skills you’ll need to succeed at University. Join us from 19 January and learn practical ways to improve your study skills. Book your place now in our workshops page: buff.ly/QbcS9TM

Study Skills will be back on Monday 5th January. If you need help with any study skills topics before then, why not try our Study Skills Library Guides? We have a range of online study skills resources, and you can access whenever you need them. You can find our library guides here: buff.ly/KPL3RLj

If you're on campus over the winter break and want to unwind, why not explore our Reading for Wellbeing areas in St Peter's Library and Library at Pasteur? 📚 Read more here: buff.ly/ZQiPtsw

Oh, snap! Although we're not here at the moment, we'll be back on Monday 5 January to provide Study Skills support. In the meantime, you can still access our online Study Skills Library Guides whenever you need them: buff.ly/KPL3RLj

Get your assignments wrapped up for Christmas using our online Study Skills Library Guides. You will find information and resources on various study skills topics that you can access anytime, whenever you need them. You can find our guides at: buff.ly/KPL3RLj

We've had great attendance at our masterclasses this semester. If you haven't had chance to attend one and fancy coming along, keep an eye on our Study Skills page for new dates: buff.ly/QbcS9TM

Looks like Santa 🎅 forgot to check his list! Referencing your sources correctly helps you to avoid plagiarism. Visit Study Skills for one-to-one guidance or use our online Library Guides whenever you need them: buff.ly/1n8FdLs

Proquest is undertaking essential maintenance on Sunday 13th December 3am-5am GMT and there will be no access to EBC ebook content. Other ebook platforms are unaffected. If you experience problems, please send us a message at

Study Skills are not just for Christmas - we deliver great skills all year round to support you with your studies. For more information visit: buff.ly/1n8FdLs

Proquest is undertaking essential maintenance on Sunday 13th December 3am-5am GMT and there will be no access to EBC ebook content. Other ebook platforms are unaffected. If you experience problems, please send us a message at

🗣️Thank you to everyone who attend our Conversation Club this year! ✨It's been lovely getting to know you and a privilege watching you progress while making new friends! 🎄We wish you a very Happy Holiday Season and we look forward to seeing again in the New Year! 🎆

🚨 The new EBSCO user interface is going live tomorrow ✅ Your ‘My Folder’ content transfers automatically ⚠️ Custom Folders and Saved Searches won’t transfer – save them now! 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/icAz9cW #LibraryUpdate #EBSCO #ResearchTools

Beginning to write your dissertation can feel daunting - join us and explore a step by step guide to help you write your dissertation. How to...write your dissertation - 11 December, 10am Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO

Assessment hand in time is approaching - get your skates on ⛸️ and glide through your assignments with academic skills guidance from Study Skills. For more information on our drop-ins, pop-ups, 1-2-1 appointments and masterclasses, visit buff.ly/QbcS9TM

🚨 EBSCO is getting a new look on 9 Dec ✅ Your ‘My Folder’ content transfers automatically ⚠️ Custom Folders and Saved Searches won’t transfer – save them now! 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/icAz9cW #LibraryUpdate #EBSCO #ResearchTools

Getting ready to start your final project? Learn how to plan your dissertation and get the basics right. How to...plan your dissertation - 8 December, 3pm Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO

📢 Big News for EBSCO Users From the 9th December EBSCO is getting a new look and feel ✅ Your ‘My Folder’ content transfers automatically ⚠️ Custom Folders and Saved Searches won’t transfer – save them now! 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/icAz9cW #LibraryUpdate #EBSCO #ResearchTools

Understanding your feedback helps you to improve future assessments. Join us and find out how to make the most of your feedback. Helping you...make the most of your feedback - 5 December, 1pm For more information and to book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO

🚨 EBSCO is getting a new look on 9 Dec ✅ Your ‘My Folder’ content transfers automatically ⚠️ Custom Folders and Saved Searches won’t transfer – save them now! 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/icAz9cW #LibraryUpdate #EBSCO #ResearchTools

Learn how to Cite Them Right, every time. Explore the importance of referencing along with tools to help you get it right every time. How to...reference - 3 December, 9am Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO

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You'll always get a warm reception at our daily, online study skills drop-in. Get your academic writing skills questions answered by our expert advisers. Mon/Fri 11.30am-1pm Tues/Wed/Thurs 3.30pm-4.30pm Drop-in online: librarytalk.sunderland.ac.uk

Little things make a difference - discover how small changes to words and tone can make your work more balanced and objective with precision and purpose. How to...use academic language - 27 November, 11am Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO

📢 Big News for EBSCO Users From the 9th December EBSCO is getting a new look and feel ✅ Your ‘My Folder’ content transfers automatically ⚠️ Custom Folders and Saved Searches won’t transfer – save them now! 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/icAz9cW #LibraryUpdate #EBSCO #ResearchTools

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Book your place and get ready to explore how critical thinking can enhance your writing. Helping you...be critical in your writing - 24 November, 2pm Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/NutywPO