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Laidlaw improvement works
The Laidlaw Library will close from 11–17 July with limited access from…
Friday 15 July 2022
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Read on the go with Overdrive
Access over 7,000 ebooks, audiobooks and magazines on your device using the…
Monday 11 July 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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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
Open 08:00 to 20:00
Edward Boyle Library
Open 08:00 to 20:00
Health Sciences Library
Open 08:00 to 20:00
Laidlaw Library
Open 08:00 to 20:00
St James's University Hospital Library
Open 09:00 to 17:00
Galleries
Closed Reopens at 10:00 today
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Library quick start
Your guide to using the libraries at the University of Leeds.
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Your guide to how the Library supports researchers at the University of Leeds.
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