University of Wolverhampton Libraries
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for University of Wolverhampton Libraries. We provide a range of resources to support students, academics and researchers, including books, journals and subject databases - www.wlv.ac.uk/lib
We had a lot of fun visiting the Global Gathering at Springfield Campus last week, promoting the University Library to students from around the world. Silly hats were not compulsory but Paul got into the spirit of things anyway #globalgathering #unilibrary
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
We had a lot of fun visiting the Global Gathering at Springfield Campus last week, promoting the University Library to students from around the world. Silly hats were not compulsory but Paul got into the spirit of things anyway #globalgathering #unilibrary
Monday. Skills. Workshops. You know the drill! We've got quite the line-up for you this week, from Harvard Referencing to Finding Academic Information via Artificial Intelligence and Drug Calculations. For the full list and to book your spot, go to www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills
November 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Monday. Skills. Workshops. You know the drill! We've got quite the line-up for you this week, from Harvard Referencing to Finding Academic Information via Artificial Intelligence and Drug Calculations. For the full list and to book your spot, go to www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills
24/7 Extended opening of Harrison Library is returning from Monday 17 November until Monday 15 December, and Saturday 3 January until Friday 9 January.
During these times, you can access study spaces, books and journals, use PCs, and borrow books and short-loan laptops using self-service.
During these times, you can access study spaces, books and journals, use PCs, and borrow books and short-loan laptops using self-service.
November 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
24/7 Extended opening of Harrison Library is returning from Monday 17 November until Monday 15 December, and Saturday 3 January until Friday 9 January.
During these times, you can access study spaces, books and journals, use PCs, and borrow books and short-loan laptops using self-service.
During these times, you can access study spaces, books and journals, use PCs, and borrow books and short-loan laptops using self-service.
A reminder that the Skills for Learning drop-in hours have increased at Walsall Campus. For the next few weeks, the team will be there on Mondays 11-2 along with their usual Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday presence. #studyskills
November 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A reminder that the Skills for Learning drop-in hours have increased at Walsall Campus. For the next few weeks, the team will be there on Mondays 11-2 along with their usual Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday presence. #studyskills
We had such a great time at the Yarn Collective yesterday! 🧶
November 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We had such a great time at the Yarn Collective yesterday! 🧶
Back by Popular Demand...
Our Librarians' Pets series might have concluded a few months ago but we can't resist bringing you an update on Trevor the black Labrador, care of Joe our Skills for Learning Manager. Trevor has now celebrated his first birthday and enjoyed a Cotswolds walk #librarianspets
Our Librarians' Pets series might have concluded a few months ago but we can't resist bringing you an update on Trevor the black Labrador, care of Joe our Skills for Learning Manager. Trevor has now celebrated his first birthday and enjoyed a Cotswolds walk #librarianspets
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Back by Popular Demand...
Our Librarians' Pets series might have concluded a few months ago but we can't resist bringing you an update on Trevor the black Labrador, care of Joe our Skills for Learning Manager. Trevor has now celebrated his first birthday and enjoyed a Cotswolds walk #librarianspets
Our Librarians' Pets series might have concluded a few months ago but we can't resist bringing you an update on Trevor the black Labrador, care of Joe our Skills for Learning Manager. Trevor has now celebrated his first birthday and enjoyed a Cotswolds walk #librarianspets
TOP TIPS #10: we've mentioned them briefly before, but our FAQs on Library Assist provide a wealth of pre-prepared answers to common questions, with advice on referencing tricky sources, searching library databases and finding primary research articles - plus loads more! Search at wlv.libanswers.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
TOP TIPS #10: we've mentioned them briefly before, but our FAQs on Library Assist provide a wealth of pre-prepared answers to common questions, with advice on referencing tricky sources, searching library databases and finding primary research articles - plus loads more! Search at wlv.libanswers.com
This Wednesday! We are hosting The Yarn Collective on 12th November. This is set up as a drop in session between 2-4 at Harrison Library. Suitable for complete beginners to expert crafters, with materials, guidance and biscuits provided. See you there!
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This Wednesday! We are hosting The Yarn Collective on 12th November. This is set up as a drop in session between 2-4 at Harrison Library. Suitable for complete beginners to expert crafters, with materials, guidance and biscuits provided. See you there!
The team at our Walsall Campus Library have been marking the current period of Remembrance with this spectacular display, including a cascade of poppies and various related textbooks. #unilibrary #wlvuni @wlvuni.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The team at our Walsall Campus Library have been marking the current period of Remembrance with this spectacular display, including a cascade of poppies and various related textbooks. #unilibrary #wlvuni @wlvuni.bsky.social
Here to brighten yet another Monday morning is your weekly Skills for Learning workshop alert. Look at what we've got for you this fine week! Harvard Referencing? Academic Writing? Reflective Writing? We've got you covered! Book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Here to brighten yet another Monday morning is your weekly Skills for Learning workshop alert. Look at what we've got for you this fine week! Harvard Referencing? Academic Writing? Reflective Writing? We've got you covered! Book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills
TOP TIPS #9: Maths Support is available through the Skills for Learning team, offering advice and guidance to help you with any level of mathematics, statistics or numeracy during your studies. For more information or to book an appointment, go to www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...
November 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
TOP TIPS #9: Maths Support is available through the Skills for Learning team, offering advice and guidance to help you with any level of mathematics, statistics or numeracy during your studies. For more information or to book an appointment, go to www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...
New titles added to the Autism and Neurodiversity collection, available via LibrarySearch!
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New titles added to the Autism and Neurodiversity collection, available via LibrarySearch!
TOP TIPS #8: the Collections tab on LibrarySearch our library catalogue includes curated selections of resources for you to explore, from Fiction titles to Curriculum Resources to Art Exhibition catalogues to Zines plus much more. Have a browse at librarysearch.wlv.ac.uk/discovery/co...
November 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
TOP TIPS #8: the Collections tab on LibrarySearch our library catalogue includes curated selections of resources for you to explore, from Fiction titles to Curriculum Resources to Art Exhibition catalogues to Zines plus much more. Have a browse at librarysearch.wlv.ac.uk/discovery/co...
STARTING TODAY: while we're in a Skills frame of mind, we bring news that our drop-in at Walsall has been extended by popular demand to now include Mondays (11-2) along with the existing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday slots. This extra day is for the next few weeks - www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...
November 3, 2025 at 8:21 AM
STARTING TODAY: while we're in a Skills frame of mind, we bring news that our drop-in at Walsall has been extended by popular demand to now include Mondays (11-2) along with the existing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday slots. This extra day is for the next few weeks - www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...
The first full week of November brings the prospect of yet more Skills for Learning workshops. If you have aspects of writing, referencing or finding information that you're unsure about, we have a session for you. To see what's on and book your place, go to www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...
November 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The first full week of November brings the prospect of yet more Skills for Learning workshops. If you have aspects of writing, referencing or finding information that you're unsure about, we have a session for you. To see what's on and book your place, go to www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...
Some dark arts have been happening at the library... A new Hallo-Zine made by library staff has been summoned 👻
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Some dark arts have been happening at the library... A new Hallo-Zine made by library staff has been summoned 👻
Our latest #Exploringlibraryresources blog post is out and it's all about the BLK Art Group. This West Midlands' based Art Group that pioneered the British Black Art Movement in the 1980s is the subject of our display case at Harrison. Follow the QR code or click the link below to check it out 💚❤️💛
October 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Our latest #Exploringlibraryresources blog post is out and it's all about the BLK Art Group. This West Midlands' based Art Group that pioneered the British Black Art Movement in the 1980s is the subject of our display case at Harrison. Follow the QR code or click the link below to check it out 💚❤️💛
Fancy trying your hand at making a zine? Have some thoughts and feelings around Standing Firm in Power and Pride that you want to express? We are running another zine workshop for Black History Month at Harrison library TODAY at 12-2pm. All are welcome ❤️💛💚 #BHM2025 #zinescene_wlv
October 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Fancy trying your hand at making a zine? Have some thoughts and feelings around Standing Firm in Power and Pride that you want to express? We are running another zine workshop for Black History Month at Harrison library TODAY at 12-2pm. All are welcome ❤️💛💚 #BHM2025 #zinescene_wlv
TOP TIPS #7: We have short-loan laptops on all 3 of our libraries. You can take out these laptops for up to 6 hours at a time, and all you need if your campus card. So if your computer breaks down and you still have an assignment to submit, never fear, the library has your back.
October 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
TOP TIPS #7: We have short-loan laptops on all 3 of our libraries. You can take out these laptops for up to 6 hours at a time, and all you need if your campus card. So if your computer breaks down and you still have an assignment to submit, never fear, the library has your back.
Looking for a weekend read? Well, our Open Research blog has a post for you. This week is Open Access Week looking at the question "Who owns our Knowledge?" and here is our take. Follow the QR code or click on the link in the next post to read it.
October 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Looking for a weekend read? Well, our Open Research blog has a post for you. This week is Open Access Week looking at the question "Who owns our Knowledge?" and here is our take. Follow the QR code or click on the link in the next post to read it.
Next Week! We are running a zine workshop for Black History Month at Harrison Library from 12-2pm on Tuesday 28th October. The focus will be on the theme of ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’, which we will be exploring through the art of zine-making.
October 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Next Week! We are running a zine workshop for Black History Month at Harrison Library from 12-2pm on Tuesday 28th October. The focus will be on the theme of ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’, which we will be exploring through the art of zine-making.
TOP TIPS #6: each module at the University has its own dedicated Reading List which you can find within the module resources in Canvas. Just click on the Reading List link in the module menu for a selection of books, journals and other resources as chosen by your lecturers. #readinglist
October 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM
TOP TIPS #6: each module at the University has its own dedicated Reading List which you can find within the module resources in Canvas. Just click on the Reading List link in the module menu for a selection of books, journals and other resources as chosen by your lecturers. #readinglist
TOP TIPS #5: everyone knows the Library has books, but do you realise we also have a wide selection of journals (academic magazines and periodicals that publish the latest articles and research). Browse the most recent copies on our display carousels - just remember that you can't take them out.
October 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
TOP TIPS #5: everyone knows the Library has books, but do you realise we also have a wide selection of journals (academic magazines and periodicals that publish the latest articles and research). Browse the most recent copies on our display carousels - just remember that you can't take them out.
Your Monday morning Skills message is here, so what do we have for you this week? Anyone for Harvard Referencing? Reflective Writing? Or maybe a bit of Finding Academic Information? For these sessions and more, book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...
October 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Your Monday morning Skills message is here, so what do we have for you this week? Anyone for Harvard Referencing? Reflective Writing? Or maybe a bit of Finding Academic Information? For these sessions and more, book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...
TOP TIPS #4: the Skills for Learning team have produced a range of really useful Study Guides to help you get to grips with key aspects of assignments and study skills, from planning, to finding and evaluating information, to referencing. Explore the full set at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...
October 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
TOP TIPS #4: the Skills for Learning team have produced a range of really useful Study Guides to help you get to grips with key aspects of assignments and study skills, from planning, to finding and evaluating information, to referencing. Explore the full set at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...