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🚨Service announcement for our night owls.

Ebook central will be unavailable on Sunday 10th August from 3am-7am due to scheduled maintenance.

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

#LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CoventryUniversity #CovUni
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August 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Hello Bluesky! 👋

We're really pleased to join the community and look forward to using this platform to share news, events and updates about library services and facilities at the Lanchester Library.

#LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
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August 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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🚨Please note 🚨

There will be a limited number of computers available on Floor 3 until 5th September due to planned upgrades 🖥️

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

#LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
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August 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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We had a wonderful time at our Book Camp in the Hub on Tuesday! 📚⛺

Lots of conversations with students about their reading habits, tell us why you love reading in the comments! 👇

#JustRead #ReadingForPleasure #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary
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March 26, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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It's day 2 of term and we hope you're settling in!

Still not sure what the library has to offer? 🤔

Never fear, today marks the start of the #LanchesterLibraryAtoZ where we post a fact about the library daily.

By the time we get to Z you'll be a library expert! 😀

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September 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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On the 3rd day of the #LanchesterAdventRecommends, one of our English Literature students chose:

📔 Dracula by Bram Stoker

Find it on the #JustRead display on the ground floor.

#StudentRecommends
#ReadingForPleasure
#GothicFiction
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December 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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On the 2nd day of the #LanchesterAdventRecommends e-Resources Manager Gavin and his cat have chosen:

📕Winters in the World: a journey through the Anglo-Saxon year by Eleanor Parker

#StaffRecommends
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December 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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E is for Electronic Resources!

Did you know you have access to over 1 million electronic resources including eBooks and eJournals? 😱

You may also have an electronic reading list for each module you study, search here: readinglists.coventry.ac.uk

#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
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September 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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H is for Help!

Need help whilst in the library?

Just speak to one of our friendly roving staff wearing 'Ask Us' t-shirts who can be found on Floor 1, 2 and the Ground Floor, as well as roving around the building ☺️

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October 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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This will not affect access to library resources, but you may not be able to reset your password in this time period.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience during these essential works. 2/2

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June 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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We're celebrating #KoreanMarch with a wonderful display showcasing all our books by Korean authors.

Check it out on the ground floor and find your next read!

#KoreanLiterature #JustRead #LanchesterLibrary #CovUniLibrary
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March 2, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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It's Green Week and our Work Experience Student has put together a wonderful display on the ground floor! ♻️💚

Check out all the sustainability events going on across campus all week: greenweek.coventry.domains/events/

#GreenWeek #GreenGoals #WeAreGreen #CovUniLibrary #CoventryUniversity
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February 16, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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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
December 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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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
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November 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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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
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November 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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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
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November 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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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
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November 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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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
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November 4, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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M is for Maths & Stats Support!

Need help with mathematics or statistics?

Drop in and see the sigma team located on the ground floor of the library.

For more info and useful resources: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/sigma

#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #sigma #Maths #Statistics #CovUniLibrary
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October 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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L is for Laptops!

You can borrow a laptop to use in the library for up to 8 hours, just ensure you reconnect the power cable upon return to ensure it is removed from your account 💻

For more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/usingthelibr...

#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
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October 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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K is for Keep Calm and Study On!

Check out this guide for useful info about referencing, finding information and understanding assignment briefs.

Download your copy here: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/ld.php?conte...

#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #KeepCalmAndStudyOn #StudyGuide #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
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October 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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J is for Just Read!

#JustRead is a library initiative to get students reading, it doesn't matter what it is, just as long as you read! 📚

Check out our guide for more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/JustRead

#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #ReadingForPleasure #CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
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October 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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G is for Group Study Rooms!

Need a room to work together on a project?

Perhaps you need a quiet space to book individually for an online interview?

We have group rooms for both!

Book a room today here: libcal.coventry.ac.uk/reserve/grou...

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October 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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F is for Find your perfect study space!

The library has a range of study spaces to suit your needs:

🤐 Floor 1 is SILENT

🤫 Floor 2 is QUIET

🗣️ Ground and Floor 3 is GROUP STUDY

For more info on study areas: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/c.php?g=7036...

#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #CovUniLibrary #CovUni
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September 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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B is for Borrow!

Did you know that as well as having access to thousands of eBooks & eJournals, you can also borrow 20 physical items from the library? 📚

For more info: libguides.coventry.ac.uk/usingthelibr...

#LanchesterLibraryAtoZ #books
#CovUniLibrary #CovUni #CoventryUniversity
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September 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM