PGRs! Find out how we can help you

Find out about the support available to PGR students at the University of Essex.

Excellent customer service confirmed

We did it! In November 2022 your University of Essex Library was awarded the Customer Service Excellence Award. Find out how we did it…

Your Library This Christmas, 2022

2022 is nearly over! As the autumn term draws to a close, we have information about our Christmas opening hours, and details of our holiday themed activities. To skip to different sections of the blog post please use the links below… OPENING HOURS – IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES – CHRISTMAS WISHES PADLET – FESTIVE FILMS Opening Hours […]

Library Fair at the Albert Sloman Library

Get the most out of your Library by attending our Library Fair! Drop-in to the ground floor of the Albert Sloman Library on 10 November between 12-2pm to find out more about our services and how we can support you. Our Library Fair is open to all students (and staff!) – everyone is welcome, no […]

Welcome To The Library

Welcome Week is here! We have lots of activities planned in October, so you can learn more about the Library and what we offer. Keep reading to find out how you can get involved! What’s happening: Library tours: At Colchester: we’ll be running guided tours Monday 3 October – Friday 14 October 10am-6pm, no need […]

Library Discovery Days

Discover how the Library can enhance your teaching and research! All academic staff are invited to our libraries for a series of events which will showcase key services and collections that can be utilised in your teaching and research. The events are an opportunity to meet staff from across Library and Cultural Services, and a […]

Bank Holiday opening hours

On Monday 29 August there will be a reduction of some library services. Please read on for information about our opening hours and which services will be available. Opening hours Colchester Monday 29 August – The main library will be closed, including the ground floor self-service area and floors 1 – 5. There will be […]

Auto-Renewals are here!

Our new library system is here and while there are many benefits to the new system, one aspect we’re most exited about is auto-renewals! HOW AUTO-RENEWALS WORK Books you borrow from the Library will now auto-renew. This means you won’t have to spend time or effort remembering to renew your books and you can use that […]

Bank Holiday weekend opening hours

The Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend is on the way! Our libraries will still be open over the bank holiday weekend, although there will be a reduction in some services. Please read on for information about our opening hours and which services will be available. Opening hours Colchester Thursday 2 June – Library staff will […]

Our new library search is coming this summer

This summer (after exams!) we are changing our Library Search function and Library Management System to improve your experience when using library services. We’ll be updating our blog as the project progresses with information on what’s changing, why we’re changing and the benefits for you. We’ll also be updating our website as we update on […]