Posts by Emma
Disability Recognition Month – staff and student film suggestions
May 25, 2022
Throughout May 2022, the University of Nottingham has been celebrating Disability Recognition Month. In Libraries, we are hosting a free screening of the BBC Drama, Then Barbara Met Alan on Wednesday 25 May at 2pm. The film tells the untold love story of two cabaret performers, Barbara and Alan who meet at a gig, fall …
10 services from Libraries you may not know about
May 9, 2022
What are Interlibrary Loans? Can I get a book posted to me if I don’t live in Nottingham? How do I access material that is held in the Central Store? Here are ten things you might not know about the services we offer in your libraries. 1. Bookable study spaces We have a wide range …
NUsearch upgrade: easier reporting of e-resource access issues
May 3, 2022
Find out about the new features in the latest upgrade to the university’s library discovery tool, NUsearch. New feedback tool to report issues with accessing e-resources In the latest NUsearch upgrade we have introduced a new feedback tool which you can use to let us know when an Available online link is not working for …
You Said, We Did – how we’ve responded to your feedback
March 23, 2022
We love feedback at University of Nottingham Libraries. We love hearing what you love about our services and spaces also how we might be able to make changes to better support you during your time at Nottingham. We regularly make changes based on feedback received through surveys, emails, social media, whiteboards in libraries, conversations with …
From classmarks to oversize: your guide to common library terms
March 18, 2022
Using the library for the first time can be a daunting experience, especially when you come across terms such as classmark, Interlibrary Loan, Issue and MFD. Read on for our guide to what some of the most used terms in our libraries really mean. Don’t forget if you have any questions about using our libraries, …
Looking for study space?
March 15, 2022
Whatever your needs, our libraries have a place for you. From silent study rooms to spaces for working with friends, there’s something for everyone across our libraries and Study here spaces. If you have questions, ask any member of Library staff or contact us by Live Chat, email or phone. Booking study space Our libraries …
Eight reasons to love your libraries
February 14, 2022
This Valentine’s Day we wanted to share just a few of the reasons to love your university libraries. From our help and support services to our eight libraries and extensive print and online collections. 1. Here to help We love our books and buildings, but did you know that we also offer a wide range …
January assessments – support from Libraries
January 24, 2022
Libraries are here to help you prepare for your assessments. Not sure where to start? Read on for more information about how we can help, top tips for studying effectively and links to some useful resources from across the university. 1. Get support for your studies Libraries offer a range of services to support students with their academic learning, including our helpline, useful online resources and weekly webinars. – If …
Top tips on preparing for your assessments
December 9, 2021
Do you have an assessment coming up? In this blog, we share some of our top tips for getting organised, when and where to study, study strategies, and where to find support online. Getting organised Planning helps you to get more out of your studies. Organise your study periods to break revision down into small chunks that …
Top tips for getting the most from our library study space
November 18, 2021
Are you looking for study space to work on upcoming assessments? We’ve put together some top tips to help you to make the best use of our library study space. From finding study space in libraries and other spaces to looking after your wellbeing whilst studying. Drop-in or book in advance Our libraries offer a …
