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Writing can be challenging and working alone can make it especially difficult. From June 2nd, Birkbeck Library will be r...
20/05/2025

Writing can be challenging and working alone can make it especially difficult. From June 2nd, Birkbeck Library will be running a series of quiet writing sessions designed to provide a supportive, academic environment to help you to focus and improve your productivity.

If you find it difficult to motivate yourself to write, or if you struggle with procrastination, come and work alongside others in a pressure and judgement-free space. There’s no need to book or sign up, and there’ll be a friendly librarian on hand to help with any research queries.

When:
Every Monday and Wednesday from 2nd June between 4.30 and 6pm (come for as much or as little time as you want)

Where:
The library classroom (located on the first floor of the library, near the photocopiers)

The library is running workshops on Saturday 10th (online) and 17th May (in-person) to support students completing their...
01/05/2025

The library is running workshops on Saturday 10th (online) and 17th May (in-person) to support students completing their dissertations. Learn how to find the books, eBooks, and articles you need and more. You can sign up for these events here: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/events?tag=380

A blast from the past! Here are a couple of photos from our archive showing off one of our old Biochemistry labs and our...
29/04/2025

A blast from the past! Here are a couple of photos from our archive showing off one of our old Biochemistry labs and our computer science department (circa. 1973). Don't worry, we've updated things since...

If you'd like to see more photos like this, take a look at our image collection online: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/library/image-collections

We're running bitesize sessions (only 10-15 minutes long) next week on a variety of topics including: How to find books ...
28/10/2024

We're running bitesize sessions (only 10-15 minutes long) next week on a variety of topics including: How to find books on the catalogue and log-in to e-resources, and how to search for journal articles. You can sign up for these below:

Finding books and ebooks using the catalogue: tinyurl.com/5af3vu5e
Finding journal articles for your essays and assignments: https://tinyurl.com/42ee8swy

We've just finished adding loads of great new titles to our Reading for Pleasure collection, all suggested by our own st...
18/07/2024

We've just finished adding loads of great new titles to our Reading for Pleasure collection, all suggested by our own students. Come and take a look when you're next in the library and see what takes your fancy...

We're updating our Reading for Pleasure collection and we want your help! Have you enjoyed any great books lately? Do yo...
15/05/2024

We're updating our Reading for Pleasure collection and we want your help! Have you enjoyed any great books lately? Do you have a favourite you'd love to share? Or maybe you just want to read something new? Let us know your suggestions by leaving a note on the board on the first floor or leave a comment below.

  100 years ago: The Court of Electors' Centenary Dinner at Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly, to celebrate the first cente...
31/03/2024

100 years ago: The Court of Electors' Centenary Dinner at Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly, to celebrate the first centenary of the College. The Court of Electors was Birkbeck's alumni body and elected four representatives to the College Governors.

King George V sent a congratulatory greeting to those present: "I earnestly trust that Birkbeck College may continue to prosper to the ever increasing advancement and benefit of generations to come."

We'll be open throughout the Easter break!Thursday 28 March: 9.00am - 11.45pmFriday 29 March - Monday 1 April: 10.00am -...
25/03/2024

We'll be open throughout the Easter break!

Thursday 28 March: 9.00am - 11.45pm
Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April: 10.00am - 8.00pm
Tuesday 2 April: 9.00am - 11.45pm

Find your perfect study spot in our new online guide: https://bbk.libguides.com/study-space-facilities

Visitors from other universities are welcome to use Birkbeck Library during the Easter break but need to apply online for membership 48 hours prior to visiting the Library: https://bbk.ac.uk/library/membership

Birkbeck Library will be open during the Christmas break (22 December to 2 January), with some closed days and changes t...
19/12/2023

Birkbeck Library will be open during the Christmas break (22 December to 2 January), with some closed days and changes to opening times and services:
https://www.bbk.ac.uk/library/news-and-updates

You will be able to contact our helpdesk by email and telephone throughout our opening hours.

Huge congratulations to all of this week's new graduates! Don't forget that alumni can join the Library for free - just ...
07/12/2023

Huge congratulations to all of this week's new graduates! Don't forget that alumni can join the Library for free - just apply for your Alumni card through MyBirkbeck! 📚🦉🧑‍🎓

200 years ago, the London Mechanics' Institution gave access to education to the working people of London. We still do. ...
04/12/2023

200 years ago, the London Mechanics' Institution gave access to education to the working people of London. We still do.

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