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Access to London University Libraries during Olympics
Some of the London University Libraries are limiting access to Sconul Access scheme users during the Olympic period.

Improving the Robinson Library: how you've helped so far
We're making the Robinson Library a better place to study in (watch this space for news as we start work this summer). Find out how you have helped so far.

NEW - Windows 7 laptops
These are now available for loan from the Service Desk on level 2 (Robinson Library)

Lit and Phil membership offer
The Robinson Library has recently taken out a five year corporate membership of the Lit and Phil which brings benefits to Newcastle University students and staff if they become members of the Lit and Phil themselves.

Have Library Bag... Will Travel
This summer we would love to see where in the world our Library Bags get to. Why not send us a photograph of your library bag on its summer adventures. The most creative photograph wins a fabulous prize.

Student survey on Blackboard & Recap
The Blackboard and ReCap student survey is available online for students to give feedback about the virtual learning environments available at Newcastle University.

Too noisy to study?
We are introducing a new service in the Robinson Library this term. You can report any problems regarding noise in the Silent Study areas on Level 3 and Level 4 direct to Library staff.

EndNote Workshops
Workshops are run at least every month at the Robinson or Walton Libraries and are aimed at students and staff who have never worked with EndNote before or who may have limited experience

Robinson Library changes
The Robinson Library will soon be undergoing a major refurbishment

The Brian Alderson Series: Talks about children's books
Brian Alderson was one of the pioneers of children's literature studies in Britain and is a prolific writer, reviewer, and translator. He is a leading bibliographer in the field of children's literature and a collector in his own right; his knowledge of children's publishing and book production in Britain is unmatched.

Outstanding Library - Outstanding Library Team!
The University Library wins the Times Higher Award for the Outstanding Library Team 2011