UCL Libraries

History Day 2025

Learn about ongoing collection-based projects and network with like-minded individuals. Join us and come along to History Day at Senate House on 4 November. #HistDay25

In celebration of Black History Month, students and staff have shared their book recommendations with us. Read through the list here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news/2025/oct/books-celebrate-black-history-month

A glass display case at UCL East Library filled with items.

Items from the Folklore Society Library inside a glass display case.

See one of the largest folklore collections in the world from the Folklore Society Library, deposited at UCL in 1911. View the display at UCL East Library until 5 December.

History Day 2025

Discover our rare archives and collections alongside resources from over 70 different institutions. Join us and come along to History Day at Senate House on 4 November. #HistDay25

New shelving in the IOE Library containing a display of books and plants.

The Institute of Education (IOE) Library and Science Library have re-opened with improved study facilities following refurbishments, and improvements have been made to numerous other libraries across campus. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...

A collection of publications by Monitor Books.

@uclspeccoll.bsky.social has appointed Monitor Books as the inaugural Small Press in Residence as part of celebrations marking 60 years since UCL’s Small Press Collection was established. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...

A display shelf with items about Black History.

A hand holding a book entitled, 'A Brief History of Black British Art'.

As part of #BlackHistoryMonth, we have a curated display at UCL East Library featuring powerful works by Black writers, thinkers and artists. Available to view until 31 October.

The Cruciform with the University College Hospital in its background.

Resources and library services are available to @ucl.ac.uk students at all our partner NHS Trusts. Find out more here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/nhs #WelcomeToUCL

A student and staff member examining a Special Collections item.

We have an extensive range of collections including manuscripts, archives and rare books. Be sure to check them out during your first few weeks here at UCL. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/collections #WelcomeToUCL

Sharpen your literature searching skills and understand how to cite and reference your sources. Sign up for our upcoming Library Skills sessions here: https://library-guides.ucl.ac.uk/skills

A student working on a laptop.

Get support with your research projects. Find out more about our library team services and resources to assist @ucl.ac.uk students. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/open-science-research-support #WelcomeToUCL

Two students using computers in the library.

Make the best use of our libraries and resources. Find out more about our guides and training to develop your library and information literacy skills. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/learning-teaching-support #WelcomeToUCL

A student taking out a book from a library shelf.

Trying to access books, journals or electronic resources in our libraries? Find out more about available guidance here. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/finding-resources #WelcomeToUCL

A student sitting down and reading a book.

In celebration of the recent East and South East Asian Heritage Month, students and staff across have shared their book recommendations with us. Read through the list here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...

This year's theme for Black History Month is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’, celebrating the profound contributions made by Black people throughout history and today. Share your book recommendations here: https://ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/BlackHistoryMonth2025

Students sat around the Flaxman Gallery.

Get to know our libraries and find your way around them with a self-guided tour. Find out more here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/getting-started/self-guided-library-tours

A student entering through library entrance barriers.

Looking into using the library? Find out about our study spaces, opening hours, borrowing items, membership and more. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library #WelcomeToUCL

Three full display bays at UCL East Library.

Check out the latest book display at UCL East Library about all things travel. Hit the road through the pages and get inspired to explore!

UCL graphic announcing KEF success: bold text reads ‘A leading university for knowledge exchange - 5 years in a row,’ with ‘knowledge exchange’ highlighted in green; UCL logo top-right; photo of the UCL Portico with ‘WELCOME’ banners at the bottom.

UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL

#KEF5

@uclenterprise.bsky.social

A student with a laptop and pen in a library.

#WelcomeToUCL! Check out our Getting Started page for everything you need to know as a new student to access our libraries and resources. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/getting-started

Two full display bays at UCL East Library, featuring curated books about study skills, wellbeing and recipes.

Main display at UCL East Library.

New chapter, new books! Our latest display at UCL East Library is full of gems to help you settle in - study smarter, eat better and explore London like a local. #WelcomeToUCL

A student taking an item from a shelf in the UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies Library.

Whether you’re new to @ucl.ac.uk or returning, discover how our libraries can support your study and research needs. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...

Students facing each other across the table in the library.

Our guides, training and support enable you to develop your information literacy skills. Find out more and make the best use of our libraries. https://library-guides.ucl.ac.uk/skills #WelcomeToUCL

A UCL graduate throwing her graduation hat with a smile while holding a bouquet of white flowers.

Congratulations to all our recent graduates! Access to our various libraries as part of @uclalumni.bsky.social is possible through a simple registration process. Find out more here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/membership-services/external-non-ucl-users

Student group and Victor Horsley photo, 1900 (ref. QSA/19433)

Remedial exercise students at work, 1937 (ref. QSA/11937)

Pat Harris (front row, third from left) and students, 1967 (ref. NHNN/P/169/008 )

Students in front of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, 1978-1979 (ref. QSA/2073)

This month's #ExploreYourArchive theme is #EYAEducation.

First up, our students! Today’s images are photos of former postgraduate #students from 1900, 1937, 1967 and 1978-79.

More images can be viewed by searching “student” in our Queen Square Archives tinyurl.com/yc5enb7k

A partially-completed 500-piece jigsaw puzzle is laid out on a black desk. The scene on the puzzle depicts a garden and garden shed, with a wheel barrow and watering can in the foreground. There are random pieces missing from the jigsaw, including ALL of the edge pieces. In the background the lid of the puzzle box is propped up with an image of the completed scene.

Now, we like a challenge in the Library, but this donation had us "puzzled". A 500-piece jigsaw puzzle, with 175 pieces missing - including ALL of the edge pieces!!
Still, we got there in the end! 🧩🧩🧩🤔

Two students sitting on the floor with a laptop in between them.

This year's theme for East and South East Asian Heritage Month is reframing resilience, to honour and celebrate the voices and experiences of immigrant communities. Share your book recommendations here: https://ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/EastAndSouthEastAsianHeritageMonth2025

Spineless Wonders and 60 years of Small Press at UCL - Senate House Library Spineless Wonders and 60 years of Small Press at UCL, also showing at Senate House until 31 August 2025, celebrates 60 years of collecting independent publishing at UCL.

See publications of iconic presses from the 1960s and 1970s alongside recent acquisitions. Visit Senate House for the ‘Spineless Wonders and 60 years of Small Press at UCL’ exhibition by the Research Institute for Collections until 31 August.

Corner seating in the Quiet Study Room at the Cruciform Hub

Here's hoping that everyone will enjoy the Bank Holiday on Monday 25 August😎🍦📚
If you want to study in a library please remember that only Cruciform Hub and Main Library will be open www.ucl.ac.uk/library/usin...

While we had initially planned to welcome you back sooner, we have encountered some unexpected delays.

The Science Library is now set to open on 1 September. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...