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Jisc retiring Historical Texts and Journal Archives
Jisc will be retiring their Historical Texts and Journal Archives resources on 31 July, when the current licence expires.
Date added: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
EBSCOhost database migration to new EBSCOhost user interface
All EBSCOhost databases will migrate automatically to a new user interface (UI) on Monday 16 June 2025
Date added: Thursday, May 1, 2025
News story: Closure of some Mile End Library spaces due to celebration event 29, January , 2024
On Wednesday 7 February from 2.30pm-5pm the Mile End Library will be hosting an event so some areas of the Library will be closed
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Whitechapel Library courtyard entrance closure
The Whitechapel Library courtyard entrance will be closed from Monday 10 March until Tuesday 06 May.
Date added: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Whitechapel Library Preservation and Enhancement Project – Latest Updates
As always, great progress is continuing to be made to preserve and enhance our beloved Whitechapel Library
Date added: Friday, March 21, 2025
Planned upgrade of e-resources
E-resources will be unavailable between 7.00am – 1.00pm on Tuesday 18 March as part of the larger Journey to the Cloud project being conducted by IT Services.
Date added: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Whitechapel Library Temporary Opening Hours Change
Whitechapel Library will have reduced opening hours from Wednesday 12 February until Friday 14 February.
Date added: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Whitechapel Library to undergo essential renovation works
Whitechapel Library will be undergoing important structural renovations Starting Monday 22 July as part of the Whitechapel Library Preservation and Enhancement Project.
Date added: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Important Notice: Repair Work in Whitechapel Library
From Thursday 6 February, urgent repair work will be carried out on some of the stained glass windows in Whitechapel Library
Date added: Friday, January 31, 2025
Library Services support available over the holidays
The support available from Library Services doesn't stop over the winter break. From Opening times to self service support, we have you covered.
Date added: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Winter Opening Times 2024
The Libraries and library managed spaces may have different opening times over the winter break.
Date added: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Upgrades to Library Services software
On Monday 16 December, between 12am and 4am, Library Services software will be upgraded which may cause disruption.
Date added: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Help shape the future of Whitechapel Library
Join us on Wednesday 27 November from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm at Whitechapel Library for an open forum where you can make your voice heard in designing the future of your library.
Date added: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
History Day 2024
This year on Tuesday 05 November 2024, join us at Senate House for the 10th anniversary of the History Day event.
Date added: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Library Services Town Hall Meetings - Senate House
Join us in November to let us know about your experiences with using Senate House Library.
Date added: Friday, September 20, 2024
Paper Chains: The 40-Year Wasafiri Archive
Join us for a compelling talk by Angelique Golding (PhD student on the Wasafiri archives) on Wednesday 9 October.
Date added: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Exploring Black History in Queen Mary Archives
Drop in to the Archives Reading Room in Mile End Library to delve into the world of Queen Mary’s Black alumni of the past.
Date added: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) goes live
EBSCO Discovery Service is the updated version of Articles and more (journals and databases) search option.
Date added: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Mile End Library closure
Mile End Library will be closed on Saturday 13 July and Sunday 14 July.
Date added: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Thank you for attending Libraries 2030: Celebrations and Conversations
Thank you to everybody who attended our event, Queen Mary Libraries 2030: Celebrations and Conversations. We were delighted to have over 110 of us come together and celebrate our Library Services and completion of the £16.8m Mile End transformation project.
Date added: Friday, February 9, 2024
Upgrades to Mile End Library AV equipment
We have upgraded the AV equipment in the Mile End Library group study rooms.
Date added: Monday, July 1, 2024
Library Services team win a prestigious award
Members of the Library Learning Support and Engagement Team were part of a team to receive an Education Excellence Award for the AI for Student Learning and Research project.
Date added: Monday, June 3, 2024
Potential early change to new Library ‘Articles and more’ search
Library Services is currently in the process of making improvements to your Library Search by replacing our current ‘Articles and more’ (journals and databases) with the new EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS). EDS provides a platform for users to find articles and database entries that the Library subscribes to in one easy search.
Date added: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Apply to be a PASS Mentor or Organiser
PASS is a subject-based mentoring scheme, run for first-year undergraduates by higher-year undergraduates which is very well recognised by employers and other universities
Date added: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Your Library Survey is now live
Help us to improve your Library Services experience.
Date added: Monday, March 25, 2024
Whitechapel Library to open 24/7
From Monday 04 March, Whitechapel Library will be open 24/7.
Date added: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Spotlight on LibKey Nomad and Browzine
You asked us for a better way to find academic articles and we delivered
Date added: Monday, February 26, 2024
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Queen Mary University of London Archives
Queen Mary’s Student Union will be celebrating Asian Heritage Month throughout March. To mark this, on Tuesday 12 March from 12.30pm onwards, there will be a selection of records from Queen Mary’s Archive on display in the Archives Reading Room about our historical Asian alumni.
Date added: Friday, February 16, 2024
News story: Spotlight on Jewish Heritage Resources in the Queen Mary Library Collection 19, January , 2024
Library Services hold a wealth of materials and resources in our collections relating to Jewish Heritage. Please find below a list of some of our key ones:
News story: ‘Articles and more’ library search changing to EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) 17, January , 2024
From Summer 2024, the current ‘Articles and more’ library search will be powered by EBSCO Discovery System (EDS).
News story: Co-create a session as part of Queen Mary Libraries 2030 – Celebrations and Conversations 13, December , 2023
Have your say in the future of libraries and learning by co-creating a session as part of Queen Mary Libraries 2030 – Celebrations and Conversations. Create a poster or presentation on a range of topics where there are prizes for the best contributions with a top prize of £100 worth of vouchers.
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News story: External visitor restrictions during the examination period. 15, December , 2023
Visitor access will be suspended during the exam period from Tuesday 02 January 2024- Friday 19 January 2024 at Mile End Library due to increased demand for study spaces & resources.
News story: Winter Opening Hours 2023 5, December , 2023
As the winter vacation approaches, we would like to inform you that the libraries and library managed spaces will be operating different opening hours from December 22 to January 1, inclusive.
News story: Library Services have a successful History Day 2023 4, December , 2023
Thank you to everyone who came to see us for History Day at Senate House on Thursday 23 November. The Library Services team had a great time meeting current students and staff, new researchers and future information professionals. There were sixty-two total stalls and a range of fascinating talks on offer we hope everyone who attended took something away from the event.
News story: Studiosity academic skills feedback service 6, November , 2023
Whether you're looking to fine-tune an assignment, seek guidance on your coursework, or simply want constructive feedback on your work, Queen Mary’s Studiosity is available 24/7 for on-demand support. .
News story: Exploring Black History in Queen Mary Archives 12, October , 2023
25 October from 12.30pm onwards there will be a selection of records from the Queen Mary Archives in the Archives Reading Room including historical photographs, student cards and student newspapers focused on the University’s historical Black alumni.
News story: Areas Closing from Saturday 03 June 19, May , 2023
Beginning on Saturday 03 June, the next phase of work to transform Mile End Library will begin. There will be closures to study spaces and collections during this time, with revised routes to move through the building and a fetching service in operation. Clear signage will be provided, alongside ongoing updates on progress with the work. Additional information and updates will appear over the summer.
News story: Mile End Library extension open 17, April , 2023
The third and fourth floor extension at Mile End Library is now open for the examination period and will close again on Monday 05 June
News story: Mile End Library extension to open the week beginning Monday 17 April 6, April , 2023
The third and fourth floor extension at Mile End Library will be opening the week beginning Monday 17 April and will close again on Monday 05 June
News story: SciVal access ending 3, February , 2023
Our SciVal contract is ending on 28 February 2023, and we will no longer have access to this solution for metrics and other analytical reporting.
News story: Mile End Library extension topping out ceremony 30, January , 2023
The topping out ceremony heralds the completion of the structure for the third and fourth floor extensions to the Mile End Library.
News story: Queen Mary University of London joins the Digital Preservation Coalition 16, January , 2023
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) welcomes Queen Mary University of London’s Library Services, as they become the newest Associate Member of the Coalition.
News story: Second Floor North Reading Room Open 13, December , 2022
After the months of renovations, we are delighted to announce that the Second Floor North Reading Room has reopened.
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News story: Library winter opening hours 2, December , 2022
Please see below the opening times for all library locations over the winter break.
News story: Additional Study Space Open 10, March , 2022
Additional study spaces are available to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students in the Temporary Building
News story: Improvements to inter-library loan service 3, March , 2022
Inter-library loans allow staff and postgraduate students to obtain documents not immediately available to them through the Queen Mary Library Services at no cost to the requestor.
News story: Reading for pleasure: help us create a new collection 29, November , 2022
A new leisure reading collection will be added to the Mile End Library and we need your help curate it.
News story: Book your place on the GRIT one-day workshops 28, October , 2022
The Grit 1-day Workshop is a unique, free, personal development programme designed to give you the best possible start at university and help you make the most of your time at Queen Mary University of London and beyond.
News story: Newly renovated The Hive open to all students 24, August , 2022
The Hive has been upgraded to help students collaborate online, in real-time and to create a productive study environment. Currently open 24 Hours a day.
News story: Library Services Update - July 2022 5, July , 2022
The May issue of the Library Services Update - July 2022 [PDF 805KB] is now available to download.
News story: Library Services during travel disruptions: Tuesday 21 June - Saturday 25 June 20, June , 2022
News story: Workshop - Describing people to find people. Describing self to be found 20, June , 2022
Rachael Minott, Research Libraries UK/National Archives Professional Fellow, 2022-23 will be delivering an interactive workshop exploring the terms we use to search for people in heritage databases, as well as the words we use to describe ourselves.
News story: The Hive closed from Monday 6 June 30, May , 2022
The Hive will be closed from Tuesday 6 June for refurbishment work.
News story: Finishing touches to the Mile End Library 27, May , 2022
Help us to put the finishing touches to the new research and learning spaces at Mile End Library.
News story: Improvements to Library Search 25, May , 2022
From Tuesday 7 June, how you search for resources using Library Search will change based on your feedback.
News story: Increased number of laptops available for loans 13, May , 2022
The number of laptops available for loan has increased at the Mile End Library and Whitechapel Library.
News story: Library Services Update - May 2022 12, May , 2022
The May issue of the Library Services Update - May 2022 [PDF 3,108KB] is now available to download.
News story: Review of books being held within Queen Mary Libraries 9, May , 2022
A review is taking place on reading matierals being held within Queen Mary Libraries
News story: Visitor access restrictions during examination period
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Visitor access restrictions at Mile End Library - Monday 2 May to Friday 3 June 2022
News story: Mile End Library Teaching Collection temporary closure 7, April , 2022
The Teaching Collection area on the ground floor of the Mile End Library is temporarily closed, and there is a cordon in place at the far end of 1st floor South Reading Room due to a power outage and water leaks.
News story: Mile End Library Extension - progress update 30, March , 2022
If you have been on the Mile End Campus lately, you may have noticed the scaffolding going up around the South end of the building of Mile End Library. If you have been inside the building, there is a chance you will have experienced some additional noise over the last few weeks, particularly early in the morning.
News story: Library Services Update December 2021 8, December , 2021
The December issue of Library Services Update 2021-22 is now available.
News story: Mile End Library Ground Floor Group Study Area - responses to your feedback 5, November , 2021
Thanks to everyone who has provided feedback and comments on the new Ground Floor Group Study Area in the Mile End Library; it has been really helpful to hear your thoughts on the space, and how we can improve it.
News story: Library Services Update - November 2021 12, November , 2021
The November issue of Library Services Update November 2021 [PDF 459KB]is now available to download.
News story: Negotiations underway for a new UK Higher Education agreement with the publisher Elsevier 15, October , 2021
The current national agreement between UK Universities and the publisher Elsevier comes to an end in December 2021.
News story: Black History Month 2021 - Book Display 4, October , 2021
For this year's Black History Month book display, the team have put together a list highlighting works by Black Caribbean writers and intellectuals as well as Black diaspora art practices.
News story: Library Services Update October 2021 1, October , 2021
The October issue of Library Services Update 2021-22 is now available.
News story: New library resources 20, September , 2021
We have now subscribed to a number of important resources relevant to all three faculties. In addition to this, we have been allocated additional funds to be invested in e-books.
News story: Find your Space! 21, September , 2021
Did you know that there are hundreds of seats in locations other than the Library where you can study on your own or in a group?
News story: Library stock moves 23, August , 2021
From Monday 23rd August, the majority of the print periodicals will move to the second floor, whilst the PR-PZ books will move to the first floor.
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News story: New Library Services Update newsletter launched 21, May , 2021
Developed in response to recommendations from students on ways to help them stay up to date with changes in Library Services, and in partnership with Queen Mary Student's Union
News story: Desk check-in now in operation 10, May , 2021
In response to feedback asking us to release unoccupied booked seats so that others can book them, we are introducing a check-in system from Tuesday 4th May 2021.
News story: Mile End Library ground floor refurbishment works begin, 31st May 2021 30, April , 2021
Library Services are pleased to announce the start of the ambitious Library Transformation Project at Mile End.
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News story: Library Services - shifting the focus to digital access from Thursday 19th March 19, March , 2020
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, all Libraries at Queen Mary University London will be closing from 5pm on Thursday 19th March 2020 until further notice. During this time, Library Services will continue to support learning and research by providing access to digital resources and virtual enquiry services. The closure period is subject to review. Please regularly check our dedicated , as well as our Facebook page and Twitter feed for the latest information.
News story: E-books to change platform 20, July , 2020
The library will be moving about 6,000 ebooks from the DawsonEra platform to VLEBooks. If you’ve saved any annotations on DawsonEra books, these are likely to be lost after the 31st of July. Please download and save your annotations before then.