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πŸ“†Our Improve your Grades workshops start on Monday! πŸ“†

Join our Open Programme workshops to develop critical thinking skills, productivity, research and referencing. Sign up now at dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

03.07.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello everyone! Just a quick notice that the DMU Law Library will be closed for the summer holiday from this Friday (4th). However, don't worry - you can still access any books or materials you need through our Click and Collect service! Further details are available at tinyurl.com/3zce2d38

01.07.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Only one week to go until our next Open Programme workshops!

Improve your grades: 7 - 11 July πŸ’»πŸ“™πŸ’‘

Topics include: Reading for a purpose; Working SMARTER not harder; Improving your concentration and focus

Find out more here: dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

30.06.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“†Our Mastering your Studies workshops start on Monday! πŸ“†

These workshops are ideal for postgraduates, or those considering postgraduate study.

Topics include: Critical writing; Research posters; Research methods

Follow this link to see the full programme πŸ‘‰
dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

20.06.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Open Programme workshops begin next week!

Mastering your studies: 23-27 June

Topics include: Literature search strategies; Critical thinking strategies; Research methods; Writing your Methodology, and more. πŸ“–πŸ–‹οΈπŸ–₯️

Follow this link to see the full programme: dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

17.06.2025 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“†Bookings for our next Open Programme workshops are now open! πŸ“†

Mastering your studies: 23-27 June 2025 πŸŽ“πŸ’»πŸ“”

These workshops are ideal for postgraduate students, or those considering postgraduate study.

Follow this link to see the full programme πŸ‘‰ dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

11.06.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Effective Learning Open Programme Workshops start today!

Topics include: Planning and structuring assignments; Using evidence in your writing; Overcoming exam anxiety; Mindfulness; CV and cover letter writing πŸ’»πŸ“πŸ“–

See the full programme and sign up here πŸ‘‰ dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

12.05.2025 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Less than a week to go until our next Open Programme workshops! πŸ““πŸ–‹οΈβŒ¨οΈ

πŸ“† Effective Learning - 12th to 16th May πŸ“†

Topics include: Using evidence in your writing; Overcoming exam anxiety; Mindfulness; CV and cover letter writing

Sign up here: dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/workshops

06.05.2025 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This pun is entirely deliberate... it "May" be the May Bank Holiday but we're still here for your study needs!

#Kimberlin Library is open to those with a DMU card (be sure to bring it along!) or you can browse FAQs & Live Chat a Librarian any time! Discover more at dmu-ac-uk.libanswers.com

04.05.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bookings are open for our next Open Programme workshops:

Effective Learning workshops - 12th - 16th May πŸ“†

This set of workshops is perfect for you if you need further help to improve your academic skillsπŸ“ πŸŽ“πŸ–₯️

To see the full programme visit: dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/workshops

29.04.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#KimberlinLibrary is open 24/7 over Easter vacation. Our staffed support resumes today on a reduced pattern, full hours return from 28th April dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/hours/

#DMUlibrary #DMU #YourLibrary

23.04.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We hope that you are enjoying your #Easter Vacation but don't forget - You can access our electronic library resources from anywhere - supporting your studies 24/7! library.dmu.ac.uk/navsearch

#YourLibrary #DMULibrary #DMU

21.04.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Easter!

#KimberlinLibrary is open 24/7 over the Easter weekend on a "self service" basis for #DMU students. Remember, for access during unstaffed hours, you must have your DMU ID πŸ’³ #YourLibrary #LibraryAccess #DMU

Staffed support resumes on Weds April 23rd dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/hours/

20.04.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Studying away from #DMU during the #Easter vacation? Can't find the answer to your question on our website? #DMUlibrary has got you covered!

- Search our FAQs
- Submit your own Question
- LIVE CHAT 24/7/365!

All available here dmu-ac-uk.libanswers.com

19.04.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#KimberlinLibrary is open 24/7 over #Easter weekend on a "self service" basis for #DMU students. Don't forget your ID card, no access without one. Staffed support resumes on Weds April 23rd dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/hours/

#DMUlibrary

18.04.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£#Alert! Planning to use a #KimberlinLibrary Cintique screen over #Easter? You have until 5.20 pm today to collect a #Wacom pen if you need one over the Vacation break! We can then issue your pen to cover the extended period. See Library staff for help! πŸ°πŸ–ŠοΈ

17.04.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With agreement from the #DMU Law School, the #LawLibrary is taking a break during #Easter Vacation. We have a retrieval scheme in place if you need books and a full enquiry service via Just Ask. You can find the Click and Collect form at shorturl.at/ERdYs

15.04.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ–ŠοΈDo you need a #Wacom pen over the Easter break? πŸ–ŠοΈ

Don't worry! We will issue your pen for an extended period over the Vacation!

See staff in Kimberlin Library DMU for more information! #YourLibrary #KimberlinLibrary #PlanningForTheVacation

15.04.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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❔ Got a question you need answering fast and can't find the answer on our website? ❔ #DMUlibrary has got you covered with our 24/7 live chat service!

During March, 91% of enquiries to the service were responded to in under 30 seconds!

#DMU #HereForYou #Kimberlin

14.04.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have your say on the development of the Student Hub! tinyurl.com/24h54ewv

14.04.2025 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Need a prompt reply from the Library team? In March, an impressive 95% of people who used Just Ask LibChat rated our service as either Good or Excellent! Why not give it a shot? Find us here at library.dmu.ac.uk/libchats

#DMUlibrary #KimberlinLibrary #DMU #LibraryHelp #JustAskDMU

03.04.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Studying hard? Take a break & refuel at our #Library CafΓ© on the #Kimberlin Ground Floor. Our coffee beans are sourced from Well Roasted, a local roaster committed to traceable supply chains & positive environmental practices, whilst delivering great taste!

Don't forget to grab a loyalty card too!

01.04.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Acing your Dissertation or Project Open Programme workshops start today! πŸ’»πŸŽ“πŸ“–

Improve your chances of succeeding in that all-important end-of-year assessment.

Find out more and sign up here: dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

31.03.2025 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Improve your chances of succeeding in that all-important end-of-year assessment with our workshops!

Acing your Dissertation or Project Workshops - 31 March-4 April

Topics include: Maths SOS; Qualitative research methods; Using AI tools ethically

Sign up here: dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

24.03.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bookings are open for our next Open Programme workshops! πŸŽ“πŸ’»πŸ“–

Acing your Dissertation or Project - 31st March - 4th April

Topics include: Planning and structuring your writing; Statistical research methods; Referencing in Harvard style

Find out more here: dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

21.03.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us tomorrow for our World Poetry Day Satellite EventπŸŒπŸ–‹οΈπŸ“–

πŸ“… Date: Tuesday 18th March πŸ•’ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM πŸ“ Location: Trinity Chapel, De Montfort University

🎀Poets writing in any language are encouraged to sign up for the Open Mic.

17.03.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out the Careers Entrepreneurial Skills Sessions

The Careers Service is offering three entrepreneurial skills sessions in the Learning Space, Kimberlin Library library.dmu.ac.uk/workshop

14.03.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Try Studiosity, live, one to one chat for skills help across all subjects

Try Studiosity, live, one to one chat for skills help across all subjects

Check out Studiosity - Live, one to one chat for skills help across all subjects library.dmu.ac.uk/studiositydi...

13.03.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌏Join us for our World Poetry Day Satellite Event 🌍

πŸ“… Date: Tuesday 18th March πŸ•’ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM πŸ“ Location: Trinity Chapel, De Montfort University

🎀Poets writing in any language are encouraged to sign up for the Open Mic.

11.03.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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