Library News

Library Search Event
14 April 2026

The Library Services team ran drop-in sessions introducing students to the new Library Search

We're improving study spaces in our Graduate Centre Level 7 space
8 April 2026

The Graduate Centre main study space will be closed on the morning of Wednesday 15 April 

We're making Canalside cozier for late-night study
2 April 2026

Canalside will be closed for one day on Tuesday 7 April 

What is body doubling?
1 April 2026

Everything you need to know about Body Doubling

West Smithfield Basement Works are now complete
25 March 2026

Your New Library Search is live
24 March 2026

Real Research Starts Here: Cutting-edge Library Search Launches 

West Smithfield basement works taking place from 09 March - 30 March 2026
9 March 2026

The Queen Mary Centre for Digital Collections has officially opened!
27 February 2026

Guests participated in the launch event on Wednesday 25 February 2026

Transition to New Library Search
3 February 2026

From mid-March we will start the transition to our new library system.

Jon Nicholls (Digital Asset Specialist) talks about the new digitisation studio at Mile End Library
2 February 2026

The studio that is modernising how Library Services stores and widens access to its Special Collections.