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🎬✨NEW BOOK ALERT✨🎬 Into film? A new book has been published about amateur Burnley filmmaker Sam Hanna, whose collection is preserved at our very own North West Film Archive. There's a dedicated page all about him on our website where you can check out several of his films

We've tweaked the information on our Funding for Open Access webpage: On the list of publisher deals, you can see if you are eligible to publish your research articles open access for free or with a discount if you are a staff member, student, or alumni!

It's July! Summer is here! Graduation is on the horizon! If you're still studying or researching over the summer and come to the library building. Note that work will be underway as part of the relocation project. Check for updates here:

The Summer break is here, which means our opening times have changed. ☀️ The Library building will be open from 9am – 10pm on weekdays and 11am – 5pm on weekends. The Library Helpdesk will be open between 9am – 7pm on weekdays and 11am – 5pm on weekends. Library Chat will be available from 9am – 7pm weekdays and 12pm – 4pm on weekends. Come and visit our friendly staff and make the most of our services! 🙌

If you’re planning a visit to the Library this summer, make sure you check out our updated Summer opening hours. You can find a full list of opening times for the Library Building, Helpdesk and Online Chat on our website:

Have you been across to our buddy @McrPoetryLib to check out their Landscapes of Change exhibition yet? It's on until the 31st August and I heartily recommend. Poetry! Science! Photographs! Postcards! All your basic food groups covered. Enjoy ⚗️

Check out the @mcrpoetrylibrary schedule of events this summer. They are hosting a Landscapes of Change exhibition until the 31 August, that brings together poetry and science to explore how the impact of the climate emergency is making itself known. The exhibition will feature films, poetry across multiple languages, and special activities for children. Open to staff, students, and members of the public!