Tales round the Tree
Over the Christmas period staff, students and alumi shared their favourite seasonal stories, poems, and their own creations. These are all available to re-watch on our YouTube channel.
Black History Month 2020
Lancaster University Library recognises the importance of Black History Month as a moment in the calendar to mark and celebrate black history and identity.
A message to students and staff from Library Director Andrew Barker
Andrew Barker reassures staff and students that the Library is fully open online and ready to meet their needs.
Pride Month 2021
The library celebrated Pride Month with a book display highlighting new purchases made for Pride 2021, as well as books purchased for LGBT+ History Month in 2021 and 2020. Explore this developing collection.
From Beirut to the Moon: A conversation with Naji Bakhti Thursday 17th June, 5 - 6.30pm (BST)
Dr Zoe Lambert and Dr Lindsey Moore in conversation with Lancaster University alumni, Naji Bakhti, author of Between Beirut and the Moon.
Naji joined us from Beirut, Lebanon to read a passage from his debut, coming-of-age novel and answered questions from attendees.
Student Experience Conference
Library front-line team members presented at this virtual conference, open to both staff and students, on Enhancing the Student Experience in a Post-Covid World.
ThickSkin: Petrichor (VR)
The University Library was delighted to welcome Petrichor as the first event in its newly opened extension. This immersive performance blurs the boundaries between virtual and physical worlds and is a fantastic introduction to our vision for what the Library will offer in the future.
Author event with Damian Barr: Reading from 'You will be safe here' and Q&A
In recognition of LGBT+ History Month 2021, the Library in partnership with the Lancaster University Staff LGBT+ network, were delighted to welcome Damian Barr, Lancaster University alumnus and award-winning writer and broadcaster, to read from his debut novel 'You will be safe here'.
LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month is an annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans+ and queer culture taking place in February each year. It provides an opportunity to reflect on and remember the history of the LGBT+ rights and related civil rights movements.
Lancaster Data Conversations How Digital Humanities Impacts Research Data Management
In the past, Lancaster Data Conversations have been vibrant two-hour events where current Research Data Management (RDM) issues are discussed. Data conversations 2021 temporarily moved to an online platform with a one-hour session which has been recorded and is available to view online, this event continues to provide huge insight into RDM. For the first time, we were also delighted to open our event to all.
Library Festival - 10th-11th September 2021
A two-day festival of in-person and online events to celebrate the opening of the library extension and the launch of Lancaster Digital Collections.
https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/library/events/library-festival/
https://digitalcollections.lancaster.ac.uk/
Welcome week 2021 - 4th-7th October
The Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney: A conversation with Okechukwu Nzelu - 26th October
Lancashire Youth Challenge 2021 Film Premier - 3rd November
The library hosts participants and their families at the film premier of the 2021 Lancashire Youth Challenge Highest, Longest, Deepest, Darkest & Wildest Challenge.
https://www.lancashireyouthchallenge.co.uk/2021-highest-longest-deepest-darkest-wildest-challenge/
https://www.lancashireyouthchallenge.co.uk/
Lancaster Black History Group: Slavery Family Trees Conference - 13th November
https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/library/events/event-archive/lancaster-black-history-group-slavery-family-trees-conference/
https://www.lancasterslaveryfamilytrees.com/
William Howard School visit - 4th November 2021
Research Day in the Library facilitated by the Faculty Librarian team, with students studying for Extended Project Qualifications (EPQs). Bob Frost will have photos from the event & a feedback quote.
LU Student Support for You & a brew - 4th November 2021
Student support drop-in event in the Library by the A floor living wall, with staff from Careers, Learning Development, the Library, College Wellbeing Officer, College Advisory Teams, LUSU and the Student Registry
QES School – Research Day - 7th December 2021
Queen Elizabeth School visit
Disability History Month film screening: Diving Bell & the Butterfly - 9th December 2021
Film screening to recognise Disability History Month in the Library Events space
Systematic Review Conversations - 13th January 2022
Library Festival - 23rd and 24th September
A two-day festival of events, showcasing Library and University activity that demonstrates our commitment to connect, innovate and include.
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