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The Horror Studies Research Group are hosting the Horror Studies Now conference next week.

Want to dig up more from the world of horror studies? Check out reading list MI6022: The Modern Horror Film.

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Book cover of "Phases of the Moon: A Cultural History of the Werewolf Film" by Craig Ian Mann, featuring illustrated werewolf heads howling before a full moon.
May 19, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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"May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks."

Be sure to have a second breakfast today, in honour of Hobbit Day! Celebrating the birthdays of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the much-loved characters created by J. R. R. Tolkien. #NorthumbriaLibrary #HobbitDay
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, on shelf at Northumbria University City Campus Library, photo by library staff.
September 22, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Northumbria University's Horror Studies Research Group has hosted the Horror Studies Now conference. Interested in horror? Check out 'The Modern Horror film' reading list by searching the title at: northumbria.rl.talis.com/index.html

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Someone holding a copy of the book 'Horror Film: a critical introduction' by Murray Leeder, in front of two shelves of various horror-related books inside Northumbria University City Campus Library.
May 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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📆 It's just over a week until the Universities for North East England Open Research Week begins! Taking place from March 24th-28th, all events are online, and registration is open to everyone.

Read more:
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March 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Grove Music Online is a comprehensive compendium of music scholarship. Including the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Dictionary of Opera, Dictionary of Jazz, Oxford Dictionary of Music and Oxford Companion to Music. #NorthumbriaLibrary
A vintage microphone set up in a recording studio, with the background out of focus, by Splashi on Pixabay.
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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All hands on deck! Our library be full of literary treasures just waitin' to be discovered. From swashbucklin' adventures to scholarly maps, what be yer next great read? ⚓📖 #talklikeapirateday #northumbrialibrary
September 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Escape the cold with a classic movie, tv series or documentary! Free to loan from our new spotlight. #NorthumbriaLibrary
DVD spotlight display at Northumbria University City Campus Library, showcasing various classic movies, photo by library staff.
January 12, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Explore historic back issues with the Guardian and Observer Newspaper Archive. This archive collection includes news articles, photos, advertisements, classified ads, cartoons, and more. Coverage from 1791 to 2003. #NorthumbriaLibrary
Newspaper bundles by Pexels on Pixabay.
December 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Be sure to have a second breakfast today, in honour of Hobbit Day! Celebrating the birthdays of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the much-loved characters created by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Brush up on this iconic story by borrowing the book or DVD from City Campus Library.

#NorthumbriaLibrary #HobbitDay
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, on shelf at Northumbria University City Campus Library, photo by library staff
September 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Read our latest blog, all about our latest spotlight display!

#NorthumbriaLibrary #OpenAccessBooks

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A shelving unit with a number of books on it, with their covers facing outwards. There are posters displaying the text "Open Access"
March 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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In celebration of University Mental Health Day, the Library is shining a spotlight on our Wellbeing Collection. A student-curated selection of cosy reads, uplifting stories, and thought-provoking books. Pop by the display, you might just find the perfect read at the right moment. #NorthumbriaLibrary
A selection of books from the Wellbeing collection, alongside posters highlighting University Mental Health Day.
March 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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LGBT Magazine Archive traces the history and evolution of LGBT history and culture, dating from the 1950s through to recent years, covering lifestyle, politics, social attitudes, activism and arts. #NorthumbriaLibrary
A selection of colourful magazine, lain open to form a pattern, by kconcha on Pixabay.
November 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Are you ready for Halloween yet? Explore all the library has to offer via our new Halloween spotlights and playlists. From horror cinema to graphic novels and classic ghost stories, we have it all. #NorthumbriaLibrary

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[Halloween pumpkin against a white picket fence by Michael Bußmann on Pixabay]
October 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Up, up, and away!

Fly over to City Campus Library and delve into our Graphic Novel Collection.

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Front cover of 'Superman: the complete history: the life and times of the man of steel' held up in front of a window. Newcastle Civic Centre can be seen in the background.
August 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month - celebrating and raising awareness of GRT history & culture. GRTHM aims to help to tackle prejudice and amplify the voices of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in wider society. #NorthumbriaLibrary #GRTHM25
[GRTHM spotlight display, Northumbria University Library, photo by library staff]
June 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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On 23rd April, many people across England celebrate the country's patron saint St George. Why not check out some of our books on the history of England, like this one, on Floor 6 of City Campus Library?
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A paperback copy of 'Visions of England', featuring an aerial photograph of a rural landscape and blue sky on the cover. The book is being held up with the entrance to Northumbria University Library, City Campus, visible in the background.
April 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Tomorrow is World Music Day, an annual celebration of music! Listen to all your old favourites, or if you’re feeling adventurous, start exploring music from different cultures. Our music subject guide may provide some inspiration. #NorthumbriaLibrary #worldmusicday

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[Music room, with posters and a mic stand, by Paulette Wooten on Unsplash]
June 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Explore fantastic lands and galaxies far, far away via our new Science Fiction & Fantasy spotlights, with displays at both City Campus & Coach Lane libraries. Just in time for Star Wars Day on May the 4th! #NorthumbriaLibrary
[Science Fiction & Fantasy spotlight, Northumbria University Library, photo by library staff] [Science Fiction & Fantasy spotlight, at Coach Lane Library, photo by library staff]
May 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Burns Night, on Sunday the 25th of January, marks the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, celebrating the life, works and spirit of the great Scottish poet. Many mark the occasion with a Burns supper, and recitals of his works. #NorthumbriaLibrary
The works of Robert Burns, on shelf at Northumbria University Library, photo by library staff.
January 23, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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World Goth Day is observed annually on 22nd of May. As a perfect tie into this day, look at Manchester Gothic which is a collection of Gothic literature dating from the eighteenth century to the present day available online from Northumbria University Library. #NorthumbriaLibrary
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May 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Congratulations to David Szalay who won the 2025 Booker Prize with novel 'Flesh'.

If you would like to check out some of the previous winner's - look no further than your #NorthumbriaLibrary.
Four books on a library shelf, which are previous Booker Prize winners - Life of Pi by Yann Martel, The Sellout by Paul Beatty, Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart and The Testaments by Margaret Atwood.
November 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Read the latest blog from the Scholarly Communications team - all about @orcid.org

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April 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Excuse me...are you students here?

February 27th is #PokemonDay! This marks the date that the original Game Boy games were released in Japan, launching a worldwide phenomenon! 🎮

#NorthumbriaLibrary #PokemonGo
A digital Snorlax superimposed on a photo, in front of some vending machines. A digital Mewtwo, superimposed on a photo of some library shelves containing genetics books, and tables and chairs. A digital Gengar, superimposed on a photo of some old books on shelves behind a mesh gate. A digital Pikachu, floating on balloons, superimposed on a photo of of a wall design of a large open book with pages fanned, and the text "welcome to your university libray"
February 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Explore historic back issues with the Guardian and Observer Newspaper Archive. This archive collection includes news articles, photos, advertisements, classified ads, cartoons, and more. Coverage from 1791 to 2003. #NorthumbriaLibrary
Newspaper bundles by Pexels on Pixabay.
August 19, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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The City Campus Library will close at midnight tonight, 25th July, and reopen on Saturday 26th July at 1pm. This is due to routine electrical systems maintenance.

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Exterior view of City Campus Library
July 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM