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Laidlaw improvement works
The Laidlaw Library will close from 11–17 July and 15–19 August, with…
Thursday 30 June 2022
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New reading list system launches
Support sessions and demos are available for tutors to update their reading…
Wednesday 8 June 2022
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New Spacefinder app
Find your perfect study space on campus with the new Spacefinder web app.
Monday 6 June 2022
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Making a new home for the creative arts
The project to reorganise the printed collections in the Brotherton Library…
Tuesday 24 May 2022
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Books are just the beginning. Our dedicated staff can help you to find what you need, access primary research material, and develop your study and research skills.
Library services
What you need to know about borrowing, renewing and returning the items you need and how to request items that we don’t have in our libraries.
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Skills@Library supports taught students to develop academic skills, through online resources, workshops, 1-to-1 appointments, drop-in sessions and teaching in the curriculum.
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Researcher@Library teams help staff and PhD researchers with open access, research data management, literature searching and increasing citations: online, in person and through workshops and events
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Delve into our outstanding collections of rare books, manuscripts, art and archives and find unique primary research material.
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There are four libraries on campus, along with two public galleries displaying rare items and artworks. There is one off-campus library in St James's Hospital.
Brotherton Library
Closed 10:00 to 17:00
Edward Boyle Library
Closed 10:00 to 17:00
Health Sciences Library
Closed 10:00 to 17:00
Laidlaw Library
Closed 10:00 to 17:00
Galleries
Closed 10:00 to 17:00
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Library quick start
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Your guide to how the Library supports researchers at the University of Leeds.
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