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Thankyou for all of your answers so far. There's still time to get involved, so let us know what present you would like from the library in 2025. See the link in bio to answer online or visit one or the boards at City Campus library, Coach Lane Library, Law Practice library or the University library Digital Commons until the end of Friday 20th.

[Whiteboard with gift tags on with gingerbread house drawings]

These are some of the festive cards made at City Campus library last week. This week, you can drop in anytime between 2 and 4 in the Learning zone at Coach lane library on Wednesday (18th) to make a card. All materials will be provided and there will be sweets to enjoy!

[Handmade festive cards]

Happy birthday, Miss Austen! The English novelist Jane Austen was born on 16th December 1775. Please see link in bio for more information.



[ A copy of Pride and Prejudice on a tabletop, surrounded by flowers, by Elaine Howlin on Unplash.]

We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on your online learning experience at the Student Voice Forum sessions taking place next week, where staff including from the Library will be in attendance. Your feedback directly shapes the future of education at Northumbria, and to say thank you, all participants will receive a £10 gift voucher. Sessions take place on 12th and 14th November at 12pm. Book your place at: https://orlo.uk/1pb8r

Respect other library users by keeping the quiet and silent areas of the library just that - silent and quiet. Campus cat will not be impressed if you don't. You've been warned.

[Bengal cat at City campus]

What's happening in the library this week?

Go on a blind date with a book by celebrating a love of reading and self love. Pick up a suprise book from the displays at Coach lane library entrance and City Campus Library basement.

Write a love letter to the library. Tell the library what you love about it and stick up your letter on the board or post it in the box at the entrance of Coach Lane and City Campus libraries.

The Learning Skills drop ins are on each week so make use of them for any skills questions you may have. No booking required. On Wednesday join online 1pm-3pm and on Thursday come along in person at Coach Lane Library Learning zone 1, 11am-1pm.

Dissertation drop ins are running this week, 9am-11am Student Skills Centre room 3, City Campus Library.

Introduction to Pure (Specialist drop in) takes place on Thursday. Register your place online through the skills development calendar.

[Collage of 3 images: skills drop ins, blind date with a book poster and write a love letter to the library board]

Are you an academic at Northumbria and would like to make changes to your reading list for the upcoming semester? Please fill in the short form which can be found under ‘Faculty Support’ at the top right on the Reading Lists homepage. See link in bio for further information.



Photo by Pexels.

[Four books being held above a stacked pile of books]

Getting ready for your January assessments? It can be useful to consult your module reading lists for guidance! Remember that e-books can be accessed off-campus, too.



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[An e-reader propped up against a stack of print books]

Welcome to all of our returning students as well our new students joining us this month! Check out your module reading lists using the link in bio to view your reading for the upcoming semester.



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[An aerial photograph of a person sat at a desk typing on a laptop].

Reminder: On Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st March, the Digital Commons will be closed from 9am - 10am each day. Other learning spaces on campus will be open, including City Campus Library & the open access IT space in Trinity Building. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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