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Library Starter Guide

Whether you are joining BCU for the first time or returning to the university, the Library and Learning Resources team has prepared induction activities that will get you started in no time.

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Changes to Wiley Read and Publish Agreement

There are some important changes to the gold fund for APCs in fully-Open-Access journals for the remainder of 2026.

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Get Your Module Resource List Ready for the New Academic Year

As we prepare for the new academic year, now is the perfect time to review and update your module resource list.

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Library Customer Charter

Our commitment is to work in partnership with you to deliver a high-quality service.

We are committed to ensuring that all our libraries are safe, welcoming, and inclusive and that student satisfaction is placed alongside our commitment to excellent customer service delivery.

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We run regular live online sessions for anyone seeking English language support, on topics ranging from academic writing style to using AI in your studies.

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