Welcome to the University of Leeds Libraries account. Follow us for Library-related updates and feel free to send us your queries!https://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3mr5vkoopwc2nSt James’s University Hospital Library officially closes its doors on 31 July after years of collaboration between @universityofleeds.bsky.social and the NHS. To all who have used or staffed this library over the years – thanks for all the memories! ⭐ Read more about the closure: bit.ly/4xCXeVt https://bit.ly/4xCXeVt21 Jul 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5vkoopwc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3mgmu7bevkc2tLast week, we hosted the first ever final of the Library Innovation Competition at HELIX 💡 PhD student, Anastu Regita Nareswara won big for her idea of library tours and a book club – awarded both the title of Library Innovation Champion and the Students' Choice Award! Read more: bit.ly/40SGGcR09 Mar 2026 12:28 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmu7bevkc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3mfrk2ugwf22fHave you voted for your favourite idea to enhance the Library yet? 👀 The winner of the Library Innovation Competition Students' Choice Award will be revealed at the live final on 3 March at HELIX, alongside the overall prize winner - the "Library Innovation Champion" 🏆 Vote now: bit.ly/4kzxQd5 🗳️26 Feb 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrk2ugwf22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3mfcbtaluas2bJust under two weeks to go until the Library Innovation Competition final, where the first ever Library Innovation Champion will be crowned 🏆 Get your free ticket: bit.ly/4tpVYD1 There'll be refreshments, opportunities to network and the chance to support your favourite idea! We'll see you there ⭐20 Feb 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcbtaluas2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3mf7v6io5lc2mIt was brilliant to meet so many University staff members at our Libraries Welcome Fair this afternoon 👏 The Library offers all staff, students and researchers a range of opportunities. Learn more on our website: bit.ly/4kPBjEG19 Feb 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7v6io5lc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3meqh27zewc2lWe're excited to reveal the finalists of the first ever Library Innovation Competition 💡 After receiving a number of thoughtful entries, the final five ideas can now be revealed. You can also vote for your favourite idea for the 'Students' Choice Award'. Read the full shortlist: bit.ly/4kzxQd5 (1/2)13 Feb 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqh27zewc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3mdztvjfv2c2eNeed a motivational space to focus whilst you work? 'Shut Up and Write!' online sessions provide a quiet, supportive space to focus on writing for both taught postgraduates and postgraduate researchers. Click the link to book: bit.ly/3OeVW0s https://bit.ly/3OeVW0s04 Feb 2026 12:12 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdztvjfv2c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3mddh3cs6ts2eWe would like to extend a warm to our new PG researchers and students here at the University. We are here to support you, with post-graduate only study spaces, research specific Skills@Library workshops and online access to books via Library Search. Learn more: bit.ly/4a0xrM5 https://bit.ly/4a0xrM526 Jan 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mddh3cs6ts2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3m4xwamvbbk2aDevelop your skills and improve your employability - enter the Library Innovation Competition for the chance to win £1,000 and make your idea a reality! Read more about the competition: bit.ly/3WWypme06 Nov 2025 15:52 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xwamvbbk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3m4doklkyes2fAre you currently a University of Leeds student? Do you have an idea that could enhance the student experience, boost wellbeing or improve our Library spaces and services? Here’s your chance to turn your creativity into reality – and win fantastic prizes!  🌱🏆 Learn more and enter: bit.ly/4hE40Tu29 Oct 2025 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4doklkyes2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3m3mit5wg6k2uA few of our services are down today, meaning that some content on your reading list will not be accessible. We apologise for the inconvenience. We will aim to update you when everything is back online.20 Oct 2025 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3mit5wg6k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3m35e7enu6k2xThe Edward Boyle Library celebrates its 50th birthday today 🎉 Take 50 seconds to learn 50 years of history: bit.ly/43jmnqx14 Oct 2025 08:55 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m35e7enu6k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3m24qgraysc2bFrom the 10th to 14th of March 2025, researchers across disciplines came together for a practical and insightful week of professional development during the Research Profile Bootcamp, organised by Jen Dunhill and Stuart Bowes. Read about the event and its impact here: bit.ly/4gYJJaH #AcademicSky https://bit.ly/4gYJJaH01 Oct 2025 09:36 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m24qgraysc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3lyur5i4zss24Introducing our new Skills Space! Located in Laidlaw Library, this dedicated skills development area will increase access to skills support and resources for students in all stages of their academic journey, from first year to postgrad. Read more: bit.ly/46nGbKi #Library #Skills #AcademicLibrary15 Sep 2025 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyur5i4zss24https://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3lwvonw6lck2dWorking on campus over the bank holidays? We will be open as usual apart from 25–26 August, when our opening hours are: Edward Boyle Library: 24/7 Laidlaw Library: 9am–5pm Brotherton and Health Sciences Libraries: Closed Find out more about our opening hours using this link: bit.ly/4781yBs21 Aug 2025 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwvonw6lck2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3lvq3aagayn2tWe're thrilled that @jsendall.bsky.social is stepping into the role of Acting University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection @UniversityLeeds 🎉 His passion for inclusive leadership makes him the perfect fit to carry the Libraries forward. Exciting times ahead! #Libraries #HigherEd06 Aug 2025 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvq3aagayn2thttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3lvdzdid4k22qWe're delighted that six of our academic writing mentors have achieved @advancehe.bsky.social's Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) status ⭐ It's fantastic to celebrate the Writing Space's impact and dedication to delivering inclusive teaching 🙌 Read more: bit.ly/3UbCf9P01 Aug 2025 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvdzdid4k22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3lvdxa74plk23Happy #YorkshireDay Apart from scenic landscapes, amazing tea and friendly locals, Yorkshire is also renowned for its rich cultural heritage. So, we've decided to showcase the county’s amazing art and literary history here at the Libraries!📖 Find out more: bit.ly/3IX4x5s #AcademicSky #LibSky https://bit.ly/3IX4x5s01 Aug 2025 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvdxa74plk23https://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3lus2f6rdd224We're @technologyfromsage.bsky.social's Library of the Month! 🏆 This accolade recognises our advocacy for Lean Library and use of Assist Messages to convey key library guidance, generating almost 8,500 views and supporting thousands of students 🔎 Read more: bit.ly/4lL4h89 #AcademicSky #LibSky25 Jul 2025 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lus2f6rdd224https://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3lth7d5xths2dIt's great to see the next generation of librarians contributing to conversations started at the Knowledge Futures Symposium last month 👏 Ellie Weale, Librarianship student at @sheffielduni.bsky.social, shares her reflections in our latest blog post. Read now: bit.ly/4kqHa16 #LKFS2025 #LibSky08 Jul 2025 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lth7d5xths2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3lsvmh2hjvk2pLast Friday, we hosted the Knowledge Futures Symposium 📚 We heard from inspirational speakers who examined how knowledge is created, shared and exploited today, and were challenged to think and discuss our role in creating a more equitable and open knowledge future. #LKFS2025 #Library #LibSky01 Jul 2025 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsvmh2hjvk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/leedsunilibraries.bsky.social/post/3lslb7h2xbk2zWe’re excited to be hosting the Knowledge Futures Symposium today at @universityofleeds.bsky.social! Looking forward to discussing how we can collectively confront the defining questions of our time around knowledge and its role in shaping a better society. #academicsky27 Jun 2025 08:52 +0000at://did:plc:p22epsovus7mazifu4nu2xa5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lslb7h2xbk2z