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IOE Library
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World-leading library specialising in education, at the UCL Institute of Education.
20 Bedford Way, London, United Kingdom WC1H 0AL
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https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/libraries-and-study-spaces/ioe-library
The theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2025 is Power for Good, chosen by teachers and students who wanted to be empowered to do something positive to counter the harm that bullying causes. Visit our display on Level 4 to check out resources for teaching and learning about this topic. #AntiBullyingWeek
November 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It's World Kindness Day. Acts of kindness can make a big difference in our mental health and wellbeing, and it starts with small steps. Our new display on Level 4 is designed to support your journey toward balance and self-care in your academic and personal life. Try the Self-Care Bingo!
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
These case studies showcase the impactful and ground-breaking research conducted by IOE researchers in collaboration with diverse partners.

Read the inspiring examples of how researchers have engaged with policy and practice here: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/research...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating!
October 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
A Happy Diwali to everyone who is celebrating!
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#HappyDiwali #WeAreIOE
October 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We’re marking Black History Month with a display celebrating the 2025 theme: “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”. We are constantly updating our collections so that you can access the most recent and relevant research. Visit us or explore the online version: library-guides.ucl.ac.uk/Education_th...
October 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Today is World Mental Health Day 🌏

A reminder to feel what you feel, make space for yourself and ask for help. ❤️

You can find support @uclsupport

#WorldMentalHealthDay #SelfCare #AskForSupport
October 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
You can find our IT Help Desk just inside the library, right by the library Help Desk. It is open Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 17.00, with a break at lunchtime. Here's a photo of student Sam getting his IT issues solved.
October 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah!
September 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Book a tour! Find out how to make the most of our services, facilities and collections by booking your place on a free tour led by IOE library staff. They take place between 22 Sept and 9 Oct, and last 30 mins (tour) or one hour (tour and induction). Book now: tinyurl.com/6xyfv8bj
September 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Welcome new students! We're here to support you during your UCL journey. Here are some essential services to help you make the most of your studies. Come and speak to our friendly librarians at the Help Desk if you have any questions. We are here and happy to help.
September 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We are still putting finishing touches to things, but we'd love to hear your thoughts about the newly refurbished library space. Follow this link to complete a short survey. It will only take a minute!
forms.office.com/e/pYk4XB5K1x
September 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We are still putting finishing touches to things, but we'd love to hear your thoughts about the newly refurbished library. Follow this link to complete the short survey and share your views.
forms.office.com/e/pYk4XB5K1x
September 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Level 5 has always been a fan favourite for users who prefer peaceful study space. We have reorganised the area to provide 40 additional study spaces and created a beautiful display area to showcase our resources. You will still find luscious greenery both inside and on view from the windows.
September 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Moving to Level 3, we have reorganised the space and improved the soundproofing to keep this area a great place for quiet study. It now holds 218 study spaces. We have a large area of PC and monitor desks and added private study pods.
September 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
If you’ve visited us before, you’ll see we’ve had a makeover. If you’re new to IOE, here's a taste of our updated space, complete with new furniture, better electrics, and more study areas: 561 in total across 3 floors. Here's Level 4, with 63 new study spaces, and new sofas, desks, and glass pods.
September 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Welcome to our new PGCE students! We are excited for you to visit our newly refurbished library. We have created a display specifically for you to help you become great educators. Find resources to prepare for teaching placements, navigate your UCL journey, and support your wellbeing. #NewToUCL
September 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We're reopening! On Tue 26 August we open our doors so you can explore the new-look IOE Library. Our new layout has 165 new study spaces, new pods and upgraded furniture. And all our furniture is powered so you can charge your devices easily. But note, we're closed on bank holiday Monday. #WeAreIOE
August 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A-level results week! We hope you're celebrating your exam results and basking in the sun - as well as in your success. See you here in the IOE Library soon! You'll be arriving at a revamped library, currently still under wraps... so stay tuned. #WeAreIOE #ResultsDay #NewToUCL
August 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We are saddened to hear that the children's author Allan Ahlberg has died, aged 87. With his wife, the illustrator Janet Ahlberg - and later other great illustrators - he wrote a stream of brilliant classics that made bedtime a joy for children and adults. Here are a few we hold at the IOE Library.
August 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We have made good progress on the redevelopment but encountered some delays. Our new opening date is 26th August 2025. We will continue to provide key services such as Click and Collect, book issue and return, laptop loans, print services and research support.
August 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Gold! The IOE Library was awarded Gold at the recent UCL Sustainability Awards. Congratulations to our fantastic Green Impact Champion/Rep Amy-Laura (pictured), to Christina, Dominika, Miriam and Robert for their support, and to everyone else who has helped make the library a greener place.
July 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Check out our new research support display on Level 4. We have fantastic resources on research design, methods, data and analysis, and how to write it all up.

Looking for tailored support? Book a 1:1 to session with a subject librarian to address a specific research need.

Resources linked below.
July 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Get inspired for Children's Art Week at the IOE Library! 🎨🖍️ Our display showcases kid-friendly resources on art history, theory, and technique, along with enough craft ideas to keep a classroom busy for days.
July 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"Being human, being a learner, being mortal: one teacher’s story" — using #Bruner’s #MACOS (Man: A Course of Study) curriculum to help students embrace other cultures through storytelling. Read @uclspeccoll.bsky.social: blogs.ucl.ac.uk/special-coll... #EduSky #Teachers #Teaching #AntiEthnocentrism
July 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM