Coventry Uni Library
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Coventry University Library aka The Lanchester Library.
Account monitored Mon-Fri 9-5pm
Account monitored Mon-Fri 9-5pm
"I recommend Dracula to anyone interested in speculative and Gothic fiction.
Stoker's classic novel about the eponymous vampire popularised the vampire myth we know today.
It is the inspiration of many vampire novels such as Twilight."
Usual location - 823.8 STO, Floor 2
Stoker's classic novel about the eponymous vampire popularised the vampire myth we know today.
It is the inspiration of many vampire novels such as Twilight."
Usual location - 823.8 STO, Floor 2
December 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
"I recommend Dracula to anyone interested in speculative and Gothic fiction.
Stoker's classic novel about the eponymous vampire popularised the vampire myth we know today.
It is the inspiration of many vampire novels such as Twilight."
Usual location - 823.8 STO, Floor 2
Stoker's classic novel about the eponymous vampire popularised the vampire myth we know today.
It is the inspiration of many vampire novels such as Twilight."
Usual location - 823.8 STO, Floor 2
"A fascinating mix of history and philosophy, focussing on the concept of circular time and the rhythms of the natural world in Anglo Saxon Britain."
Find it on the #JustRead display on the ground floor.
Usual location - 942.01 PAR, Floor 2.
Find it on the #JustRead display on the ground floor.
Usual location - 942.01 PAR, Floor 2.
December 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
"A fascinating mix of history and philosophy, focussing on the concept of circular time and the rhythms of the natural world in Anglo Saxon Britain."
Find it on the #JustRead display on the ground floor.
Usual location - 942.01 PAR, Floor 2.
Find it on the #JustRead display on the ground floor.
Usual location - 942.01 PAR, Floor 2.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (813.6 REI)
"A heart-wrenching NASA sapphic love story set in 1980s America"
Find them on our Just Read! display on the ground floor
Usual location - Floor 2 (2/2)
#StaffRecommends #ReadingForPleasure #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
"A heart-wrenching NASA sapphic love story set in 1980s America"
Find them on our Just Read! display on the ground floor
Usual location - Floor 2 (2/2)
#StaffRecommends #ReadingForPleasure #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
December 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (813.6 REI)
"A heart-wrenching NASA sapphic love story set in 1980s America"
Find them on our Just Read! display on the ground floor
Usual location - Floor 2 (2/2)
#StaffRecommends #ReadingForPleasure #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
"A heart-wrenching NASA sapphic love story set in 1980s America"
Find them on our Just Read! display on the ground floor
Usual location - Floor 2 (2/2)
#StaffRecommends #ReadingForPleasure #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
It's the first day of #LanchesterAdventRecommends and Lauren has chosen 2 books!
The Artist by Lucy Steeds (823.92 STE)
"Historical fiction at its finest - a claustrophobic setting, rising tension and beautiful discussions about art" (1/2)
The Artist by Lucy Steeds (823.92 STE)
"Historical fiction at its finest - a claustrophobic setting, rising tension and beautiful discussions about art" (1/2)
December 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It's the first day of #LanchesterAdventRecommends and Lauren has chosen 2 books!
The Artist by Lucy Steeds (823.92 STE)
"Historical fiction at its finest - a claustrophobic setting, rising tension and beautiful discussions about art" (1/2)
The Artist by Lucy Steeds (823.92 STE)
"Historical fiction at its finest - a claustrophobic setting, rising tension and beautiful discussions about art" (1/2)
Hi Kevin, I have just heard back from the team and there was an essential update which took place on Tues/Wed which is why you couldn't access Pure at that time, so you shouldn't have that issue again. Hayley
November 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Hi Kevin, I have just heard back from the team and there was an essential update which took place on Tues/Wed which is why you couldn't access Pure at that time, so you shouldn't have that issue again. Hayley
I will also pass your comments onto the OA team as well. Hayley
November 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I will also pass your comments onto the OA team as well. Hayley
Glad you managed to access what you needed eventually! If you have any future issues with the Pure Portal, I would recommend you email the team who look after it and they can investigate further oa.lib@coventry.ac.uk. Hayley
November 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Glad you managed to access what you needed eventually! If you have any future issues with the Pure Portal, I would recommend you email the team who look after it and they can investigate further oa.lib@coventry.ac.uk. Hayley
Hi Kevin, thanks for getting in touch. The Pure Portal is working fine today, are you still getting an error? Hayley
November 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Hi Kevin, thanks for getting in touch. The Pure Portal is working fine today, are you still getting an error? Hayley
X is for PhoeniX Registration Point!
Need to activate a new student ID card or reactivate your current card?
The library has 3 PhoeniX Registration Points you can use:
✅ Ground floor, left of Welcome Desk
✅ Basement, next to Postgrad Room
✅ Floor 2 stairwell
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #CovUni
Need to activate a new student ID card or reactivate your current card?
The library has 3 PhoeniX Registration Points you can use:
✅ Ground floor, left of Welcome Desk
✅ Basement, next to Postgrad Room
✅ Floor 2 stairwell
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #CovUni
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
X is for PhoeniX Registration Point!
Need to activate a new student ID card or reactivate your current card?
The library has 3 PhoeniX Registration Points you can use:
✅ Ground floor, left of Welcome Desk
✅ Basement, next to Postgrad Room
✅ Floor 2 stairwell
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #CovUni
Need to activate a new student ID card or reactivate your current card?
The library has 3 PhoeniX Registration Points you can use:
✅ Ground floor, left of Welcome Desk
✅ Basement, next to Postgrad Room
✅ Floor 2 stairwell
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #CovUni
W is for Writing Support!
Need help with your academic writing skills?
The Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) can help!
Check out their guide for useful resources, online workshops and more: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/CAWhomepage
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #AcademicWriting #CovUniLibrary
Need help with your academic writing skills?
The Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) can help!
Check out their guide for useful resources, online workshops and more: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/CAWhomepage
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #AcademicWriting #CovUniLibrary
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
W is for Writing Support!
Need help with your academic writing skills?
The Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) can help!
Check out their guide for useful resources, online workshops and more: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/CAWhomepage
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #AcademicWriting #CovUniLibrary
Need help with your academic writing skills?
The Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) can help!
Check out their guide for useful resources, online workshops and more: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/CAWhomepage
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #AcademicWriting #CovUniLibrary
V is for Vending Machines!
Studying hard and need a snack?
Head to the 3rd floor and use our vending machines for hot drinks, crisps or a sweet treat! 🍫
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #VendingMachines #StudySnacks #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
Studying hard and need a snack?
Head to the 3rd floor and use our vending machines for hot drinks, crisps or a sweet treat! 🍫
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #VendingMachines #StudySnacks #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
November 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
V is for Vending Machines!
Studying hard and need a snack?
Head to the 3rd floor and use our vending machines for hot drinks, crisps or a sweet treat! 🍫
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #VendingMachines #StudySnacks #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
Studying hard and need a snack?
Head to the 3rd floor and use our vending machines for hot drinks, crisps or a sweet treat! 🍫
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #VendingMachines #StudySnacks #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
U is for University Archives!
The library has many wonderful collections for you to explore, check out the Archives & Special Collections guide here for more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/archives
You can also visit the discovery space on floor 2, Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
The library has many wonderful collections for you to explore, check out the Archives & Special Collections guide here for more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/archives
You can also visit the discovery space on floor 2, Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
November 7, 2025 at 10:29 AM
U is for University Archives!
The library has many wonderful collections for you to explore, check out the Archives & Special Collections guide here for more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/archives
You can also visit the discovery space on floor 2, Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
The library has many wonderful collections for you to explore, check out the Archives & Special Collections guide here for more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/archives
You can also visit the discovery space on floor 2, Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
T is for Tech Bar!
Need IT help?
The Digital Services Tech Bar is located on the Ground Floor & is available for both walk up* & pre-booked appts.
Visit the Digital Services Portal for more info:
help.coventry.ac.uk
*Check sign on door for current walk-up availability.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
Need IT help?
The Digital Services Tech Bar is located on the Ground Floor & is available for both walk up* & pre-booked appts.
Visit the Digital Services Portal for more info:
help.coventry.ac.uk
*Check sign on door for current walk-up availability.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
T is for Tech Bar!
Need IT help?
The Digital Services Tech Bar is located on the Ground Floor & is available for both walk up* & pre-booked appts.
Visit the Digital Services Portal for more info:
help.coventry.ac.uk
*Check sign on door for current walk-up availability.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
Need IT help?
The Digital Services Tech Bar is located on the Ground Floor & is available for both walk up* & pre-booked appts.
Visit the Digital Services Portal for more info:
help.coventry.ac.uk
*Check sign on door for current walk-up availability.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
S is for Subject Guides!
Did you know your Academic Liaison Librarian has put together a brilliant subject guide to help you during your studies?
Full of useful information, resources and more, find yours here: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/subjects
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
Did you know your Academic Liaison Librarian has put together a brilliant subject guide to help you during your studies?
Full of useful information, resources and more, find yours here: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/subjects
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
November 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
S is for Subject Guides!
Did you know your Academic Liaison Librarian has put together a brilliant subject guide to help you during your studies?
Full of useful information, resources and more, find yours here: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/subjects
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
Did you know your Academic Liaison Librarian has put together a brilliant subject guide to help you during your studies?
Full of useful information, resources and more, find yours here: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/subjects
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
R is for Renewals!
Any books you borrow will be automatically renewed 2 days before the due date unless:
🙋♀️ It has been RECALLED by another user.
💷 You have fines/a block on your account.
❌ Item is not renewable
For more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/c.php?g=7036...
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
Any books you borrow will be automatically renewed 2 days before the due date unless:
🙋♀️ It has been RECALLED by another user.
💷 You have fines/a block on your account.
❌ Item is not renewable
For more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/c.php?g=7036...
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
R is for Renewals!
Any books you borrow will be automatically renewed 2 days before the due date unless:
🙋♀️ It has been RECALLED by another user.
💷 You have fines/a block on your account.
❌ Item is not renewable
For more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/c.php?g=7036...
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
Any books you borrow will be automatically renewed 2 days before the due date unless:
🙋♀️ It has been RECALLED by another user.
💷 You have fines/a block on your account.
❌ Item is not renewable
For more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/c.php?g=7036...
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
Q is for Question!
Got a question about the library? 🤔
Check out our FAQs page: libanswers.coventry.ac.uk/lib
You can also contact staff at the Welcome Desk, via telephone and email. Contact details can be found on the FAQs page 🙋♀️📞📧
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #LibraryFAQs #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
Got a question about the library? 🤔
Check out our FAQs page: libanswers.coventry.ac.uk/lib
You can also contact staff at the Welcome Desk, via telephone and email. Contact details can be found on the FAQs page 🙋♀️📞📧
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #LibraryFAQs #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
November 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Q is for Question!
Got a question about the library? 🤔
Check out our FAQs page: libanswers.coventry.ac.uk/lib
You can also contact staff at the Welcome Desk, via telephone and email. Contact details can be found on the FAQs page 🙋♀️📞📧
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #LibraryFAQs #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
Got a question about the library? 🤔
Check out our FAQs page: libanswers.coventry.ac.uk/lib
You can also contact staff at the Welcome Desk, via telephone and email. Contact details can be found on the FAQs page 🙋♀️📞📧
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #LibraryFAQs #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
P is for Phone Zone!
Need to take a call whilst you're in the library?
Head to any stairwell and chat to your heart's content in the Phone Zone 📳
To ensure a studious environment is maintained, silent texting only is permitted in all study areas.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #PhoneZone #CovUni
Need to take a call whilst you're in the library?
Head to any stairwell and chat to your heart's content in the Phone Zone 📳
To ensure a studious environment is maintained, silent texting only is permitted in all study areas.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #PhoneZone #CovUni
November 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
P is for Phone Zone!
Need to take a call whilst you're in the library?
Head to any stairwell and chat to your heart's content in the Phone Zone 📳
To ensure a studious environment is maintained, silent texting only is permitted in all study areas.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #PhoneZone #CovUni
Need to take a call whilst you're in the library?
Head to any stairwell and chat to your heart's content in the Phone Zone 📳
To ensure a studious environment is maintained, silent texting only is permitted in all study areas.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #PhoneZone #CovUni
O is for Open Research!
The Open Research & Scholarly Publications Team can provide guidance in best open research practice.
For more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/rsp
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #OpenResearch #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
The Open Research & Scholarly Publications Team can provide guidance in best open research practice.
For more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/rsp
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #OpenResearch #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
November 4, 2025 at 11:29 AM
O is for Open Research!
The Open Research & Scholarly Publications Team can provide guidance in best open research practice.
For more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/rsp
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #OpenResearch #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
The Open Research & Scholarly Publications Team can provide guidance in best open research practice.
For more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/rsp
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #OpenResearch #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
N is for Noise!
Annoyed by noise whilst studying in the library? 🔊🗣️
Between 10:00-19:30 you can text the word 'noise' to 07557 425520 and the exact location of the disturbance, and staff will investigate.
You can also speak to staff at the Welcome Desk between 8:00-00:00.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
Annoyed by noise whilst studying in the library? 🔊🗣️
Between 10:00-19:30 you can text the word 'noise' to 07557 425520 and the exact location of the disturbance, and staff will investigate.
You can also speak to staff at the Welcome Desk between 8:00-00:00.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
October 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
N is for Noise!
Annoyed by noise whilst studying in the library? 🔊🗣️
Between 10:00-19:30 you can text the word 'noise' to 07557 425520 and the exact location of the disturbance, and staff will investigate.
You can also speak to staff at the Welcome Desk between 8:00-00:00.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ
Annoyed by noise whilst studying in the library? 🔊🗣️
Between 10:00-19:30 you can text the word 'noise' to 07557 425520 and the exact location of the disturbance, and staff will investigate.
You can also speak to staff at the Welcome Desk between 8:00-00:00.
#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ