Library News

BCU Library Search will receive a new, updated design from the first week of August. Design changes The search functionality is the same, but you will find a few differences: We've improved the drop-down search filters. These are now in a more prominent location, with options that better...

We're bringing back our Be Considerate campaign: collecting comments by students, for students. Over the next few weeks, you'll spot top tips shared by fellow students across our libraries, website, and social media. These tips cover everything from study skills and finding resources to making sure...

If you're frustrated by searching for library resources, perhaps you're not even sure where to start, then good news! BCU Library Search is entering a new era. We're giving it a fresh look and adding loads of new features. What's new? The interface is a cleaner design . We've improved...

Throughout March, Library and Learning Resources are asking staff and students to participate in our e-Resource trials. It is your opportunity to try out different e-resources and share any feedback. What e-Resources are on trial? With content ranging from books, journals, reports and videos...

MCM Birmingham is back!  To celebrate the nerdiest weekend of the year,  we’ re  sharing nerdy  hidden  gems from our e-resources and serials collections.     H ow to sculpt a dragon   Lukas Kutschera sculpted  Vhagar , the largest of the dragons in Game of Thrones...

From 30 September to 2 October 2025, UK Construction Week will be taking place right on our doorstep at the NEC – and it’s the 10th anniversary! So why not prepare for the largest built environment event in the country by checking out our e-resources? No matter where you are in your construction...

As we prepare for the new semester, now is the perfect time to review and update your module resource list. Keeping your list current ensures students can access all the key readings and learning materials easily, supporting their success from day one. By providing all resources in one place ,...

On Tuesday 5th August  most of our online resources* on the EBSCOhost platform will migrate to a new user interface and their access via the current user interface will be withdrawn. *Please note that CINAHL Ultimate will not migrate to the new EBSCOhost user interface until Monday 15th...

Over summer we will begin vital maintenance works to improve Curzon Library for students and staff.   These changes have been developed in response to student requests in the National Student Survey for an increase in the number and variety of study spaces.   We will be: ...

Here are the key ways in which your library service can support you along your research journey.   Tutorials and Drop-Ins Individual or group support can be offered either online or face-to-face.  Book a tutorial Access to theses Locate higher level research from BCU through...