On the ground floor of the Library Extension Building, with its own entrance facing Senate House, is the Modern Records Centre (MRC). You may have noticed it. You may even have visited it to look at a thesis (it holds Warwick University doctoral theses that have not yet been digitised) or a rare book from […]
Why Should you Study Abroad?
Do you know about our Accessible Study Rooms?
The Library understands people learn differently and need different spaces. Our Accessible Study Rooms are bookable by students who have registered with the University’s Disability Services. Each room is different and can be adjusted to make a personalised learning environment. Want to find out more? What’s inside an Accessible Study Room? Last year the […]
Study Appy
How to Create a Study Schedule
We’re now half way through the term and deadlines are probably about to start creeping up. If you hadn’t already, It’s about the right time to develop a study schedule. Not sure where to start? Use these simple tips to help create a study schedule that will last throughout the year… Developing a study schedule […]
The Library: Get Started Tour 2018
Starting your degree is very exciting. New environment, new faces and – a library where you will be spending many hours working hard on your essays and dissertations. If you missed one of our Get Started Library tours during Welcome Week, let us take you through the key points… We saw over 1000 of you […]
Things I wish I had known…
Getting hold of your core reading
Your Library: Behind the scenes
Library staff are here to connect you with information, support and your community but who exactly are they? Let’s take a glimpse behind the scenes… National Libraries Week is being celebrated at the University of Warwick Library from Monday 8th October 2018. If you have visited the Library, you will have probably walked past a […]
Study Spots on Campus
Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Library Language Exchange
It’s time for one our favourite Study Happy events… The Library Language Exchange! If you’ve never heard of us before, you’re a fresher interested in meeting new people, or if you’ve just arrived home from your study abroad year, read more about the fortnightly events here… Study Happy is the Library’s term-time events programme. If […]
Ultimate Warwick Freshers’ Bucket List
Greetings freshers of 2018! Here’s what you’ve all been waiting for: The Ultimate Warwick Freshers’ Bucket List! How quickly can you tick all of these off?… 1. Do something you never thought you’d do before The best way to kick off your university experience is to do something that pushes you out of your comfort […]
Mastering Warwick as a Postgraduate
Starting life as a postgraduate is exciting, but it can also be extremely daunting. While as an undergrad you would be in the same boat as all your classmates for three years, navigating a difficult but well-mapped-out route, as a postgraduate it’s easy to feel like you’re in a lifeboat by yourself in the uncharted […]
Dyslexia Awareness Week: How the Library can support everyone
If you’re dyslexic, you’ll understand how much of a nightmare studying can be when you don’t have the right support in place. The library offers an array of assistive support for students who are dyslexic, but did you know these techniques can be useful to anyone who experiences barriers to learning? For the upcoming Dyslexia […]
Bullet Journal your way to Success
Bullet journaling is one of the simplest time management systems you can use. All you need is a notebook and a pen. It’s a super reflexive system that can help boost your productivity, especially if you’ve had trouble with the rigidity of more conventional diaries. Here’s a guide to setting up your own bullet journal… […]
Why you should join a society
Whether you join one or twenty, societies will probably be one of the best parts of your university experience. There’s something for everyone and who knows, by trying something new you might find a whole new passion! Here’s some reasons to join a society this academic year… Societies are central to Warwick, and a very […]
Reflections of a Graduate
Dissertation Submission Checklist
As you get closer to submitting your final master’s submission, you are likely to be going through the final submission checklist and making sure all the “I” s are dotted and the “T” s are crossed. Of course, there is always that tiny voice inside your head that is asking whether you have actually checked everything […]