University of Aberdeen Library
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Providing access to millions of items in paper and electronic format for staff and students to support research, teaching and learning.
Several of our third party services are currently affected by the Cloudflare outage, unfortunately causing some resources to be inaccessible.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused, and will post updates as they become available.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused, and will post updates as they become available.
November 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Several of our third party services are currently affected by the Cloudflare outage, unfortunately causing some resources to be inaccessible.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused, and will post updates as they become available.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused, and will post updates as they become available.
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It's the final day! Entries for 'Carve your PhD' are due today! Carve the best pumpkin (or neep!) and you could win this fabulous trophy, plus £25 in book tokens (cat not included)! 🎃🍬🐈⬛🎉
abdn.site/phD
abdn.site/phD
October 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
It's the final day! Entries for 'Carve your PhD' are due today! Carve the best pumpkin (or neep!) and you could win this fabulous trophy, plus £25 in book tokens (cat not included)! 🎃🍬🐈⬛🎉
abdn.site/phD
abdn.site/phD
🌍💻 Our digital lives have a carbon footprint.
Join us online Wed 29 Oct for a workshop on reducing the environmental impact of your tech use. abdn.site/digcar
We’ll talk e-waste, energy use, data storage, and AI’s impact on the planet. 🌱
#DigitalCarbonFootprint #SustainableTech #ClimateAction
Join us online Wed 29 Oct for a workshop on reducing the environmental impact of your tech use. abdn.site/digcar
We’ll talk e-waste, energy use, data storage, and AI’s impact on the planet. 🌱
#DigitalCarbonFootprint #SustainableTech #ClimateAction
October 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🌍💻 Our digital lives have a carbon footprint.
Join us online Wed 29 Oct for a workshop on reducing the environmental impact of your tech use. abdn.site/digcar
We’ll talk e-waste, energy use, data storage, and AI’s impact on the planet. 🌱
#DigitalCarbonFootprint #SustainableTech #ClimateAction
Join us online Wed 29 Oct for a workshop on reducing the environmental impact of your tech use. abdn.site/digcar
We’ll talk e-waste, energy use, data storage, and AI’s impact on the planet. 🌱
#DigitalCarbonFootprint #SustainableTech #ClimateAction
📢 Calling all postgraduate research students!
Are you just starting your doctorate? Getting stuck into your research? Writing up your PhD?
We're here to support you! More details in the Library Blog:
www.abdn.ac.uk/library/blog...
Are you just starting your doctorate? Getting stuck into your research? Writing up your PhD?
We're here to support you! More details in the Library Blog:
www.abdn.ac.uk/library/blog...
Digital and information skills workshops for postgraduate researchers
Are you just starting your doctorate? Getting stuck into your research? Writing up your PhD? Library staff are running a series of digital and information skills workshops for postgraduate research st...
www.abdn.ac.uk
October 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
📢 Calling all postgraduate research students!
Are you just starting your doctorate? Getting stuck into your research? Writing up your PhD?
We're here to support you! More details in the Library Blog:
www.abdn.ac.uk/library/blog...
Are you just starting your doctorate? Getting stuck into your research? Writing up your PhD?
We're here to support you! More details in the Library Blog:
www.abdn.ac.uk/library/blog...
⚠️📚Warning: Do Not Cross. 📚⛔️
Behind the tape are stories that governments and groups around the world have tried to silence.
#BannedBooksWeek25 we’re shining a light on the voices that refuse to be quiet and the stories that remind us why the freedom to read matters. Visit Floor 2 in SDRL.
Behind the tape are stories that governments and groups around the world have tried to silence.
#BannedBooksWeek25 we’re shining a light on the voices that refuse to be quiet and the stories that remind us why the freedom to read matters. Visit Floor 2 in SDRL.
October 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
⚠️📚Warning: Do Not Cross. 📚⛔️
Behind the tape are stories that governments and groups around the world have tried to silence.
#BannedBooksWeek25 we’re shining a light on the voices that refuse to be quiet and the stories that remind us why the freedom to read matters. Visit Floor 2 in SDRL.
Behind the tape are stories that governments and groups around the world have tried to silence.
#BannedBooksWeek25 we’re shining a light on the voices that refuse to be quiet and the stories that remind us why the freedom to read matters. Visit Floor 2 in SDRL.
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Part of our mission to make scholarship available has to include making sure those works can technically be accessed into the future. So, we're excited to announce a new partnership with @jisc.bsky.social and Libnova for long term preservation of our digital archives www.abdn.ac.uk/news/24712/
Preserving tomorrow's history today with new digital partnership
Books and manuscripts held in the University of Aberdeen's collections date back centuries.
www.abdn.ac.uk
October 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Part of our mission to make scholarship available has to include making sure those works can technically be accessed into the future. So, we're excited to announce a new partnership with @jisc.bsky.social and Libnova for long term preservation of our digital archives www.abdn.ac.uk/news/24712/
📚 Come Visit Us at the PGR Orientation Event
📍 Elphinstone Hall
🕞 Today from 15:30
We're here to answer any questions about the Library and Digital & Information Services - we've got some fun freebies too!
Your chance to learn more about the support available to you as a postgraduate researcher.
📍 Elphinstone Hall
🕞 Today from 15:30
We're here to answer any questions about the Library and Digital & Information Services - we've got some fun freebies too!
Your chance to learn more about the support available to you as a postgraduate researcher.
October 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
📚 Come Visit Us at the PGR Orientation Event
📍 Elphinstone Hall
🕞 Today from 15:30
We're here to answer any questions about the Library and Digital & Information Services - we've got some fun freebies too!
Your chance to learn more about the support available to you as a postgraduate researcher.
📍 Elphinstone Hall
🕞 Today from 15:30
We're here to answer any questions about the Library and Digital & Information Services - we've got some fun freebies too!
Your chance to learn more about the support available to you as a postgraduate researcher.
🍃 🌐 We care about reducing our digital carbon footprint.
For practical tips and to find out what you can do read our blog post. www.abdn.ac.uk/library/blog...
For practical tips and to find out what you can do read our blog post. www.abdn.ac.uk/library/blog...
September 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🍃 🌐 We care about reducing our digital carbon footprint.
For practical tips and to find out what you can do read our blog post. www.abdn.ac.uk/library/blog...
For practical tips and to find out what you can do read our blog post. www.abdn.ac.uk/library/blog...
📢 SDRL is closed this weekend, Sat 16th & Sun 17th August. Open again Monday morning at 8.30am.
Taylor Library is closed/summer opening hours.
Medical Library is open! Saturday 9.00-22.00 &
Sunday 13.00-22.00
PCs available in MacRobert, rooms 104 & 117. UOA ID card to access the building 24/7.
Taylor Library is closed/summer opening hours.
Medical Library is open! Saturday 9.00-22.00 &
Sunday 13.00-22.00
PCs available in MacRobert, rooms 104 & 117. UOA ID card to access the building 24/7.
August 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
📢 SDRL is closed this weekend, Sat 16th & Sun 17th August. Open again Monday morning at 8.30am.
Taylor Library is closed/summer opening hours.
Medical Library is open! Saturday 9.00-22.00 &
Sunday 13.00-22.00
PCs available in MacRobert, rooms 104 & 117. UOA ID card to access the building 24/7.
Taylor Library is closed/summer opening hours.
Medical Library is open! Saturday 9.00-22.00 &
Sunday 13.00-22.00
PCs available in MacRobert, rooms 104 & 117. UOA ID card to access the building 24/7.
‼️Another Update‼️
The Sir Duncan Rice Library will reopen tomorrow, 7 Aug at 08.30, closing early at 17.00 on Thursday and Friday.
SDRL will be closed at the weekend.
If you need to use a pc, the MacRobert Building, Rooms 104 & 117 available to UOA students 24/7. Just swipe your ID card for access.
The Sir Duncan Rice Library will reopen tomorrow, 7 Aug at 08.30, closing early at 17.00 on Thursday and Friday.
SDRL will be closed at the weekend.
If you need to use a pc, the MacRobert Building, Rooms 104 & 117 available to UOA students 24/7. Just swipe your ID card for access.
August 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
‼️Another Update‼️
The Sir Duncan Rice Library will reopen tomorrow, 7 Aug at 08.30, closing early at 17.00 on Thursday and Friday.
SDRL will be closed at the weekend.
If you need to use a pc, the MacRobert Building, Rooms 104 & 117 available to UOA students 24/7. Just swipe your ID card for access.
The Sir Duncan Rice Library will reopen tomorrow, 7 Aug at 08.30, closing early at 17.00 on Thursday and Friday.
SDRL will be closed at the weekend.
If you need to use a pc, the MacRobert Building, Rooms 104 & 117 available to UOA students 24/7. Just swipe your ID card for access.
‼️Medical Library ‼️
Due to staff shortages the Medical Library will close at 5pm tonight, Wednesday 6th August.
We apologise for this inconvenience, our doors will be open again tomorrow at 9am. ⏰
Due to staff shortages the Medical Library will close at 5pm tonight, Wednesday 6th August.
We apologise for this inconvenience, our doors will be open again tomorrow at 9am. ⏰
August 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
‼️Medical Library ‼️
Due to staff shortages the Medical Library will close at 5pm tonight, Wednesday 6th August.
We apologise for this inconvenience, our doors will be open again tomorrow at 9am. ⏰
Due to staff shortages the Medical Library will close at 5pm tonight, Wednesday 6th August.
We apologise for this inconvenience, our doors will be open again tomorrow at 9am. ⏰
‼️NEW UPDATE‼️
Unfortunately, it looks as though the Sir Duncan Rice Library will remain closed on Wednesday 6th of August.
As before, please check here before planning a visit.
Taylor Library and the Medical Library remain open as usual.
Unfortunately, it looks as though the Sir Duncan Rice Library will remain closed on Wednesday 6th of August.
As before, please check here before planning a visit.
Taylor Library and the Medical Library remain open as usual.
‼️UPDATE‼️
Due to urgent repair work the Sir Duncan Rice Library will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 5th of August 2025.
Please check here before visiting as we will update again about the reopening as soon as the issue is resolved.
Taylor Library and the Medical Library are open as usual.
Due to urgent repair work the Sir Duncan Rice Library will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 5th of August 2025.
Please check here before visiting as we will update again about the reopening as soon as the issue is resolved.
Taylor Library and the Medical Library are open as usual.
August 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
‼️NEW UPDATE‼️
Unfortunately, it looks as though the Sir Duncan Rice Library will remain closed on Wednesday 6th of August.
As before, please check here before planning a visit.
Taylor Library and the Medical Library remain open as usual.
Unfortunately, it looks as though the Sir Duncan Rice Library will remain closed on Wednesday 6th of August.
As before, please check here before planning a visit.
Taylor Library and the Medical Library remain open as usual.
‼️UPDATE‼️
Due to urgent repair work the Sir Duncan Rice Library will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 5th of August 2025.
Please check here before visiting as we will update again about the reopening as soon as the issue is resolved.
Taylor Library and the Medical Library are open as usual.
Due to urgent repair work the Sir Duncan Rice Library will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 5th of August 2025.
Please check here before visiting as we will update again about the reopening as soon as the issue is resolved.
Taylor Library and the Medical Library are open as usual.
August 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
‼️UPDATE‼️
Due to urgent repair work the Sir Duncan Rice Library will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 5th of August 2025.
Please check here before visiting as we will update again about the reopening as soon as the issue is resolved.
Taylor Library and the Medical Library are open as usual.
Due to urgent repair work the Sir Duncan Rice Library will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 5th of August 2025.
Please check here before visiting as we will update again about the reopening as soon as the issue is resolved.
Taylor Library and the Medical Library are open as usual.
‼️📢 EARLY CLOSURE due to Storm Floris.
With adverse weather conditions expected for the rest of the day and associated national advice, all University libraries will close at 5pm today, Monday 4 August 2025, to allow library users and staff to get home safely. Please be safe.
With adverse weather conditions expected for the rest of the day and associated national advice, all University libraries will close at 5pm today, Monday 4 August 2025, to allow library users and staff to get home safely. Please be safe.
August 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
‼️📢 EARLY CLOSURE due to Storm Floris.
With adverse weather conditions expected for the rest of the day and associated national advice, all University libraries will close at 5pm today, Monday 4 August 2025, to allow library users and staff to get home safely. Please be safe.
With adverse weather conditions expected for the rest of the day and associated national advice, all University libraries will close at 5pm today, Monday 4 August 2025, to allow library users and staff to get home safely. Please be safe.
We’re very excited to be holding this year’s SCURL Annual Conference right here in Aberdeen! We look forward to welcoming attendees as we explore how inclusivity can shape the future of library services!
@scurlscottish.bsky.social
@scurlscottish.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 7:44 AM
We’re very excited to be holding this year’s SCURL Annual Conference right here in Aberdeen! We look forward to welcoming attendees as we explore how inclusivity can shape the future of library services!
@scurlscottish.bsky.social
@scurlscottish.bsky.social
19 June, 1-3 pm - Old Senate Room & online
Assistive Technology Practitioners from 4 Scottish Universities present supporting deaf students in teaching spaces, a case study from a learner using a hearing aid, barriers to using GenAI and reading list reforms.
www.abdn.ac.uk/coursebookin...
Assistive Technology Practitioners from 4 Scottish Universities present supporting deaf students in teaching spaces, a case study from a learner using a hearing aid, barriers to using GenAI and reading list reforms.
www.abdn.ac.uk/coursebookin...
June 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
19 June, 1-3 pm - Old Senate Room & online
Assistive Technology Practitioners from 4 Scottish Universities present supporting deaf students in teaching spaces, a case study from a learner using a hearing aid, barriers to using GenAI and reading list reforms.
www.abdn.ac.uk/coursebookin...
Assistive Technology Practitioners from 4 Scottish Universities present supporting deaf students in teaching spaces, a case study from a learner using a hearing aid, barriers to using GenAI and reading list reforms.
www.abdn.ac.uk/coursebookin...
📣 Library Hours Update
Please note that our library hours will change starting today! Be sure to check the new hours before your next visit 📚✨
For updated hours, visit www.abdn.ac.uk/library/libr...
Please note that our library hours will change starting today! Be sure to check the new hours before your next visit 📚✨
For updated hours, visit www.abdn.ac.uk/library/libr...
May 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
📣 Library Hours Update
Please note that our library hours will change starting today! Be sure to check the new hours before your next visit 📚✨
For updated hours, visit www.abdn.ac.uk/library/libr...
Please note that our library hours will change starting today! Be sure to check the new hours before your next visit 📚✨
For updated hours, visit www.abdn.ac.uk/library/libr...
Celebrating #EarthDay2025 We have put Aberdeen on the map! 🌏♻️
Free clothes giveaway in collaboration with AUSA Swap Shop!
Where? Ground floor, SDRL.
When? 21-23 April.
Come grab yourself something 'new'!
#GreenLibraries #OurPowerOurPlanet
Free clothes giveaway in collaboration with AUSA Swap Shop!
Where? Ground floor, SDRL.
When? 21-23 April.
Come grab yourself something 'new'!
#GreenLibraries #OurPowerOurPlanet
April 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Celebrating #EarthDay2025 We have put Aberdeen on the map! 🌏♻️
Free clothes giveaway in collaboration with AUSA Swap Shop!
Where? Ground floor, SDRL.
When? 21-23 April.
Come grab yourself something 'new'!
#GreenLibraries #OurPowerOurPlanet
Free clothes giveaway in collaboration with AUSA Swap Shop!
Where? Ground floor, SDRL.
When? 21-23 April.
Come grab yourself something 'new'!
#GreenLibraries #OurPowerOurPlanet
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www.ticketsource.co.uk/wayword-fest... If you're in Aberdeen next Wednesday night, please come along to the launch event for Fierce Salvage if you can - it's at 6:30pm in the Craig Suite on the 7th floor of @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social. Tickets are free to book from this link.
www.ticketsource.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
www.ticketsource.co.uk/wayword-fest... If you're in Aberdeen next Wednesday night, please come along to the launch event for Fierce Salvage if you can - it's at 6:30pm in the Craig Suite on the 7th floor of @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social. Tickets are free to book from this link.
Earth Day 2025! 🌏
Our Green Library Group is organising a FREE Clothes Giveaway in collaboration with AUSA Swap Shop.
21 - 23 April in the Sir Duncan Rice Library.
Sustainable fashion is an important solution to fighting climate change! ♻
#EarthDay2025 #OurPowerOurPlanet #GreenLibraries
Our Green Library Group is organising a FREE Clothes Giveaway in collaboration with AUSA Swap Shop.
21 - 23 April in the Sir Duncan Rice Library.
Sustainable fashion is an important solution to fighting climate change! ♻
#EarthDay2025 #OurPowerOurPlanet #GreenLibraries
April 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Earth Day 2025! 🌏
Our Green Library Group is organising a FREE Clothes Giveaway in collaboration with AUSA Swap Shop.
21 - 23 April in the Sir Duncan Rice Library.
Sustainable fashion is an important solution to fighting climate change! ♻
#EarthDay2025 #OurPowerOurPlanet #GreenLibraries
Our Green Library Group is organising a FREE Clothes Giveaway in collaboration with AUSA Swap Shop.
21 - 23 April in the Sir Duncan Rice Library.
Sustainable fashion is an important solution to fighting climate change! ♻
#EarthDay2025 #OurPowerOurPlanet #GreenLibraries
It's so easy to feel lonely, anxious, overworked, overwhelmed, unwell, confused, low self-esteem. Making friends, joining activities, and learning new skills can make a big difference. At UOA we believe in the power of our community to support each other's health and well-being. abdn.site/socpres25
March 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's so easy to feel lonely, anxious, overworked, overwhelmed, unwell, confused, low self-esteem. Making friends, joining activities, and learning new skills can make a big difference. At UOA we believe in the power of our community to support each other's health and well-being. abdn.site/socpres25
This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.
Together, let’s create a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms!
Find out more 👉 abdn.io/1kg
Together, let’s create a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms!
Find out more 👉 abdn.io/1kg
March 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.
Together, let’s create a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms!
Find out more 👉 abdn.io/1kg
Together, let’s create a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms!
Find out more 👉 abdn.io/1kg
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This thread is great. I wanted to flag the book ‘Say Anarcha’ by J.C. Hallman, released in paperback soon but also check if your local library has the HB to read for free. Aberdeen uni folk, we have a copy in stock @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
March 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This thread is great. I wanted to flag the book ‘Say Anarcha’ by J.C. Hallman, released in paperback soon but also check if your local library has the HB to read for free. Aberdeen uni folk, we have a copy in stock @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Why is student feedback so important? It helps the University understand what’s working well and where improvements are needed.
Share your views on the academic experience at UoA and our campus facilities. Take an active part in real change at the University of Aberdeen. abdn.io/1ij
Share your views on the academic experience at UoA and our campus facilities. Take an active part in real change at the University of Aberdeen. abdn.io/1ij
March 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Why is student feedback so important? It helps the University understand what’s working well and where improvements are needed.
Share your views on the academic experience at UoA and our campus facilities. Take an active part in real change at the University of Aberdeen. abdn.io/1ij
Share your views on the academic experience at UoA and our campus facilities. Take an active part in real change at the University of Aberdeen. abdn.io/1ij