@ucllibraries

We support learning, teaching and research at @UCL and manage libraries and learning spaces, covering a wide range of specialist subjects.

 University College London
ucl.ac.uk/library/
Joined February 2012
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We have officially moved! Follow our channels for the latest updates and see you there: Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/ucllibrarie… Instagram: instagram.com/ucllibraries/
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UCL Libraries retweeted
UCL Alumni@UCLAlumni
6 Mar 2025
Celebrate @WorldBookDayUK with Amélie Skoda's (UCL English BA 2005), @ArtsHumsUCL debut novel Bethnal Green. The novel is set in the 1970s and follows the story of a young Malaysian woman who immigrates to London to become an NHS health worker. 👉 bit.ly/4i0IVSs
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We would like to compile a list of book recommendations in celebration of Women's History Month, including International Women's Day on 8 March. Find out more about the current themes here. ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/W…
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We have added new books to our collections at the UCL Institute of Orthopaedics Library, including a range of Study Skills books. Happy Reading 😊
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Thank you to everyone who recommended a book for LGBT+ History Month! We received lots of thoughtful recommendations for books that celebrate LGBT+ activism and LGBT+ life more widely. How many have you read? ⬇️ ucl.ac.uk/library/news/2025/…

Books to celebrate LGBT+ History Month 2025 | Library Services

A list of book recommendations from the UCL community celebrating the activism of LGBT+ people throughout history, and how these efforts have advanced society for everyone.

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What's lurking in the deep dark woods of copyright? This #FairDealingWeek read our post about being creative and resourceful with copyright exceptions blogs.ucl.ac.uk/copyright/20…
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The LGBT+ community has driven social change through activism throughout history. Share your book recommendations with us in celebration of LGBT+ History Month. ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/L…
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The LGBT+ community has driven social change through activism throughout history. Share your book recommendations with us in celebration of LGBT+ History Month. ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/L…
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UCL Libraries retweeted
UCL Press@UCLpress
14 Feb 2025
Happy Library Lovers day to our librarian colleagues 🥰 Here's a picture of UCL main library's beautiful Flaxman Gallery to celebrate! @ucllibraries #loveucl #library #libraries #librarians #librariesofinstagram #librarylife #librariesrock📚 #lovelibrarians #ucl #librarylife
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UCL Alumni@UCLAlumni
11 Feb 2025
We're getting ready to celebrate 200 years of @ucl 🎉 Today is UCL's 199th birthday and we're looking ahead to #UCL200, an exciting array of activities and events to commemorate our bicentenary year. Watch the video to get a sneak peek of what’s to come!
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Happy 199th Birthday UCL! 🎉 In February 2026, UCL will begin celebrating its 200th anniversary, on our 199th birthday, we look ahead to UCL200. Discover all #UCL200 activities and how to get involved: buff.ly/40UFJjL
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Send UCL Libraries a Valentine's Day message. You can also enter a prize draw for the chance to win a £10 Love2Shop Voucher. ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/l…
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Love your libraries?​ Tell us if you like us just the way we are or how we can change for the better. You can also enter a prize draw for the chance to win a £10 Love2Shop voucher. ​ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/l…
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Throughout history LGBT+ people have been activists who helped shape and create social change, advancing society for everyone. Share your book recommendations with us to mark our celebrations of LGBT+ History Month. ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/L…
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The Main Library entrance is temporarily closed due to the @UCL 200 building works. The current entrance is located on the First Floor of the South Junction staircase. ​ucl.ac.uk/library/news/2025/…
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The Main Library entrance will be temporarily relocated on 6 February due to UCL 200 building works. The library will be closed in the morning to facilitate the move and will open via the First Floor of the South Wing at 1pm. ucl.ac.uk/library/news/2025/…
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Get to know our libraries and find your way around them with a self-guided tour. Find out more here: ucl.ac.uk/library/using-libr… #WelcomeToUCL
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Essential library services and resources are available to @UCL students at all of our partner @NHS Trusts. Find out more here: ucl.ac.uk/library/nhs #WelcomeToUCL
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We have an extensive range of modern and special collections. Find out about how we manage, develop and make them available for access. ucl.ac.uk/library/collection… #WelcomeToUCL
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Our library teams provide services and resources to assist @UCL students. Find out more about open science and research support here. ucl.ac.uk/library/open-scien… #WelcomeToUCL
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