Your Library's online Nutshells workshops this week are about reference management. 🤓

Join us at 13:10 on Tuesday for Using RefWorks to manage your references and at 17:10 for Creating references using Cite Them Right.

Book your place:

keele.ac.uk/library/events

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

24/7 in your Library - here when you need us. 🤗

If you're looking for online resources, start with our Subject Resource pages.

And remember, you can access everything we have even if you don't study it.

keele.ac.uk/library/subjec…

Your Library has an incredible range of Library and Academic Skills training resources and workshops and you can search for them all using the A-Z of your Library! 🥳

keele.ac.uk/library/atozof…

Join your Library's Academic Skills team in-person today at 13:00 or online tomorrow at 16:00 for a workshop on how to build academic literature, such as journal articles into your assessments.

Book your place here:

keele.ac.uk/library/academ…

Your Library's online Nutshells workshops this week provide a chance to search for academic literature using Library databases at 13:10 and evaluate the reliability of your search results at 17:10.

Book your place here:
keele.ac.uk/library/events

Or via the Keele app.

Your Library's online Nutshells workshops this week provide another chance to evaluate the reliability of your search results at 13:10 and then at 17:10, we'll be searching for academic literature using Library databases.

Book your place here:

keele.ac.uk/library/events

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

Your Library is open 24/7... or is it 25 hours tonight?

Enjoy that extra hour of study or sleep and remember to turn your clocks back one hour from 2am!

Did you know you can find open access articles and books with LibrarySearch?

Put a * in the search box to find everything and use the filters:

Set Availability to "Open Access" and Resource Type to "Books" or "Articles".

An unlocked orange padlock shows open access resources.

Ever wondered what an assessment brief is really asking you to do? 🤔 Want to learn how to answer assessment questions more effectively? 🌟

Join your Library's Academic Skills team in-person today at 13:00 or online tomorrow at 16:00.

Book here:

keele.ac.uk/library/academ…

What do you know about Keele's Rights Retention policy? 👀 What does it mean to you as a researcher? 🤔

Register for Keele's Open Research Network webinar and join at 1pm to discover how Rights Retention can help you publish your work open access:

bit.ly/KORNOct24

This week is International Open Access Week and your Library is here to support you to get your work out there.

There are lots of reasons to make your research Open Access. But do you know what we mean by Open Access?

See our guide for more info:

keeleacuk.sharepoint.com/sites/KU-Resea…

You've got another chance to join your Library's online Nutshells on Tuesday as we revisit "Evaluating the reliability of your search results" at 13:10 and "Using Library Search to find journal articles" at 17:10.

Book your place:

keele.ac.uk/library/events

Or via the Keele app.

🔍 Mystery in the Archives! 🔍

Here's a daguerreotype from local studio photographer George Henshall, the mirror-like silver surface shows an unidentified middle class woman c.1861-1872. Who could she be? #EYAMystery

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

Your Library is open 24/7 when you need us! 🥳

And don't forget, your Library isn't just a building. You can access a world of incredible online resources, services and training on our amazing website. 🤗

keele.ac.uk/library

Requesting items in Library Search is not only easy but essential!

If a book is out on loan and you want it, you must request it!

You must be signed-in to Library Search to see the option to request items.

Searching for books in Library Search is easy.

Enter keywords and select "Search Books and more".

Apply filters to show print books.

Click a title to go into a record to see copies available and where you'll find it in your Library.

Remember to sign-in to request a book.

Your Library website gives you access to all our resources, services and contains an incredible amount of essential information, so we've started work on creating...

The A-Z of your Library! 🤓

Start searching for workshops and training resources here:

keele.ac.uk/library/atozof…

Searching for articles in Library Search is easy.

Want to know more?

Join your Library's online Nutshells workshop at 13:10 today and at 17:10 to find out how to evaluate the reliability of your search results.

keele.ac.uk/library/events

Library Search is the best place to start looking for everything your Library has available.

Enter keywords and then use the different filters to find what you're looking for.

Don't forget to, sign-in to view your Library account, save records and request items.

This week, your Library's online Nutshells workshops will help you find journal articles using Library Search at 12:10 and at 17:10, show you how to evaluate the reliability of your search results.

Book your place:

keele.ac.uk/library/events

Or via the Keele app.

Your Library is really looking forward to meeting all the prospective students and their families this weekend. 🤗

Please come in and see us!

You can always view our amazing website and see the world of online resources:

keele.ac.uk/library

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

Your Library is open 24/7, so come in and see us at a time that suits you! 😊

You can also check out the free Libby app and access over 10K ebooks, audiobooks and magazines. 🥳

Download it to your device or access via the web.

It's spooky season and if you're looking for something to watch this weekend to get you into the spirit, and don't have Netflix, then take a look at what Kanopy's streaming media site has to offer.

Free from your Library to you:

kanopy.com/en/keele

Do you struggle to make effective notes in lectures? Do you review your notes afterwards?

Join your Library in-person today at 13:00 or online tomorrow at 16:00 to find out more about effective notetaking.

Book your place:

keele.ac.uk/library/events

Or via the Keele app.

Come and Chat to your friendly Library team this morning from 11:00-12:00 in the Refreshments Area. 💬

Ask us anything and enjoy some free coffee and cake (other drinks may also be available). 🍰☕

We'll bring the refreshments, you bring your thoughts.

What do you think of your Library account? 🤔

Come and Chat to your friendly Library team tomorrow morning between 11:00-12:00 in the Refreshments Place (ground floor). 💬

We'll provide the refreshments, you bring your thoughts. 🧁☕

Did you miss our online Nutshells workshops last week? You've got another chance this week for using ebooks and for making the most of your reading lists.

Book your place via your Library's Events page:

keele.ac.uk/library/events

Or via What's On in the Keele app.

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

Your Library is open 24/7 and here when you need us. 😊

Why not listen to the latest Study Matters Podcast ep. - Using Generative AI as a University Student.

keele.ac.uk/library/academ…

Thanks to those who joined your Library's online Nutshells workshops this week. We've got more next week, but in the meantime, have a look at our online interactive Library... in a Nutshell modules:

…le-teaching-content.azurewebsites.net/library/librar…

From the Archives...

'A is for Abbey, the pride of the town,
That by this occurrence was turned upside down.'

We're celebrating #NationalPoetryDay by sharing a snippet of Arnold Bennett's draft of The Coronation Alphabet, inspired by the coronation of Edward VII

Do you struggle with time management?

Join your Library's Academic Skills team in-person at 13:00 or online tomorrow at 16:00 and develop some strategies.

Book via your Library's Events page:
keele.ac.uk/library/events

Or via What's On in the Keele app.

Your Library's Nutshells online workshops begin today. 🎉

Find out more about using some of the 300K+ ebooks at 13:10. 💻

And how to make the most of your reading lists at 17:10. 📚

Book your place via your Library's Events page:

keele.ac.uk/library/events

Or the Keele app.

A huge welcome to all new and returning students! 😊

Your Library has lots of great resources and support available for you throughout your time at Keele.

And your Library is here with you throughout your journey:

thinglink.com/card/175781815…

Want to find out how to use ebooks or make the most of your reading lists?

Your Library's introductory ...in a Nutshell workshops begin online this Tues at 13:10 and 17:10.

Book your place for any of the sessions in the series at:

keele.ac.uk/library/events

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

Your Library is open 24/7 whenever you need to study or borrow resources.

Access a world of online resources by taking a look at the "How Do I?" section and starting your Library journey:

keele.ac.uk/library/howdoi

After 15 games of "The Valedictorian Candidate", congratulations to "Tin Foil" who completed the game with 9 mins 53 secs remaining! 🎉

They take home an Amazon gift card and the pleasure of being this year's Welcome Week Escape Game Champions! 🏆

It's been a quiet day today, but will it be "game over" tomorrow for "Alpha Omicron Pi" - current leaders of "The Valedictorian Candidate" escape game?

One more day to play.

Book your place: cutt.ly/escapeguide, via the Keele app or at: keele.ac.uk/library/events

We've had a lot of no shows leading to people running the game on their own. Deputy Dean Chesworth is not impressed and says,

"You're not just letting yourself down. You're letting your team down, too. I'm not angry. Just disappointed."

Please cancel if you can't make it. 🙏

Another change to the leaderboard from "The Valedictorian Candidate" today with "Alpha Omicron Pi" taking the lead with 8 mins 28 secs left! 🎉

Spaces are left this week, so go to: cutt.ly/escapeguide, the Keele app or your Library's events page: keele.ac.uk/library/events

A change to the top of the leaderboard after yesterday's "The Valedictorian Candidate" with "REALists" completing with 8 mins 16 remaining! 🎉

Thanks to both teams for playing! 🤗

Still spaces for Thurs and Fri, so book your place at cutt.ly/escapeguide, via the Keele app

Your Library is back to 24/7 opening, so you can come in and see us whenever it suits you! 🎉

After 5 games of "The Valedictorian Candidate", "Half and Half" have taken the lead with 7 mins 52 secs remaining! 🥳

Think you can beat it? Still places available across the week.

cutt.ly/escapeguide or book via the Keele app.

Huge thanks to all our players so far! 😍

Did you know that Keele Library has an Archive on the top floor?
Discover more by visiting our website: keele.ac.uk/library/specia…

Your Library and Academic Skills team are looking forward to meeting you today in the Student Union - we're there until 4pm, so come and grab some freebies and learn more about our incredible service!

Thanks to our teams playing "The Valedictorian Candidate" with "Shenanigans" completing with 6 secs remaining and "The Greatest Counsellors of All Time" with 5 mins 12 remaining. 👏

Think your team can do better?

Book your place at cutt.ly/escapeguide or via the Keele app.

Start your Welcome Week with a bang as Escape [to] the Library returns with a Welcome Week Escape Game! 🤩

Sessions available from today until Fri 27th Sept at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30 until Fri 27 Sept.

Book your place:

cutt.ly/escapeguide or via the Keele app.

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

Your Library is open today until 5pm, but it's the final weekend of holiday hours as we resume 24/7 again from Mon! 🥳

We're getting ready for your return, so have a look at our updated website:

keele.ac.uk/library

Throwback moment for the new term... Here’s a look at what lectures were like at Keele in the 1950's!

"The Valedictorian Candidate" escape game starts this Sun and runs throughout Welcome Week.

Prize for the team with the fastest time at the end of the week!

Book your place now!

cutt.ly/escapeguide or via the Keele app.

Your Library is so looking forward to meeting all the new and returning students, so why not develop your Library skills with our interactive online "Library... in a Nutshell" modules:

keele.ac.uk/library

Your Library is so looking forward to meeting new and returning students and if you're looking for help with developing your academic skills then sign-up for one of our workshops:

keele.ac.uk/library/traini…

It's the final week of the summer holidays (did we actually have a summer? 🤔) and your Library is open 09:00-20:00, Mon-Thurs and 09:00-17:00, Fri-Sun with 24/7 resuming next Mon! 😍

keele.ac.uk/library/openin…

Escape [to] the Library returns next Sun with a week of Library Escape Games for Welcome Week and you're all invited! 😊

What's happening?
Who's responsible?
And who is...

The Valedictorian Candidate

Book your place at: cutt.ly/escapeguide or via the Keele app.

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

Your Library is open this weekend from 09:00-17:00, so come in and see us and then start your evening early! 😎

Only two more weekends before we return to 24/7 from Mon 23 Sept.

Where has the summer gone...? 😮

It's Friday the 13th and what better way to spend it than streaming some of the Friday the 13th franchise films on BoB. 💀

Use the public playlists to search for films within a series or a full TV series that other institutions have collected into lists.

Streamers... assemble!

Did you know you can stream free TV and radio from over 70 channels with BoB? 🤔

You can also search for films and series that have been on TV. 🤗

Go to the Film, Media and Music subject guide for access:

keele.ac.uk/library/subjec…

Get to grips with your Library and develop your Library skills with our interactive online "Library... in a Nutshell" modules:

keele.ac.uk/library/traini…

Get a head start in developing your academic skills with your Library's 18 online study guides:

keele.ac.uk/library/traini…

Just some advanced warning about some scheduled maintenance tomorrow between 08:00-10:00 that may affect access to your Library's online resources.

If you have problems and you're accessing from off-campus, try the Keele VPN.

Escape [to] the Library returns soon with a week of Library Escape Games for Welcome Week and you're all invited! 😊

What's happening?
Who's responsible?
And who is...

The Valedictorian Candidate

Book your place at: cutt.ly/escapeguide or via the Keele app.

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

Your Library is open today from 09:00-17:00, so come in and see us. 😎

You can always access a world of resources via our amazing website even when the building is closed:

keele.ac.uk/library

Your Library is in weekend opening mode from today until Sun, 09:00-17:00, so you can start your weekend early. 🥳

24/7 opening resumes from Mon 23 Sept! 😮

See our opening hours here:

keele.ac.uk/library/openin…

Your Library has a huge range of online resources... but we don't have everything.

Still can't find something on LibrarySearch? Try Resource Sharing.

Check the "include results with no full-text" filter, sign-in and you'll see the Resource Sharing option in the item record.

When searching for journal articles in a database, you might be tempted to restrict searches to only show articles where you can get the full text PDF of an article.

Don't!

The @ Keele symbol next to an article is a link to LibrarySearch where you can get the full article. 😍

Get to grips with your Library and develop your Library skills with our interactive online "Library... in a Nutshell" modules:

keele.ac.uk/library/traini…

Your Library is open all this week - Mon-Thurs, 09:00-20:00 and 09:00-17:00, Fri-Sun. 😊

24/7 will resume from Mon 23 Sept. It's fast approaching! 😱

But, we can't wait to see all the new and returning students! 😍

It's the first of September, so why not be the first to browse over 1000 new titles in Libby.

Or some of the 10,000 ebooks, audiobooks and
magazines available for free with your Keele card.

Download Libby from your device app store and
let us know what you're reading today. 😎

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

Your Library is open this weekend from 09:00-17:00, so come and see us. 👋

You can also get a head start in developing your academic skills with your Library's 18 online study guides:

keele.ac.uk/library/traini…

Your Library is open Fri-Sun from 09:00-17:00, so you can start your weekend early. 🥳

Check out our summer opening hours and remember that 24/7 resumes from Mon 23 Sept:

keele.ac.uk/library/openin…

New to your Library? Then find out everything to get you started in our "Your Library... in a Nutshell" interactive online module.

Find out all you need to know about your Libraries and explore our interactive maps:

keele.ac.uk/library/traini…

Change is coming to BooksVille University and you've been tasked to solve the mystery before it's too late!

What's happening?
Who's responsible?
And who is...

The Valedictorian Candidate

Join in from Sun 22 to Fri 27 Sept.

Book your place at: cutt.ly/escapeguide

Hope everyone had a great Bank Holiday weekend! 😎

Your Library is open again this morning and all this week - 09:00-20:00, Tues-Thurs and 09:00-17:00, Fri-Sun.

Come in and see us! 😊

Your Library is closed today for a well-earned rest! Hope you've got some nice things planned. We might sit back with a good book... 📚

You could sit back with a virtual book and download Libby. There's over 10,000 ebooks, audiobooks and magazines.

Let us know what you find. 😊

Your Library is open today from 09:00-17:00, but then we're off for a well-earned rest on Monday - why not join us? 😎

We'll be back open again at 09:00 on Tuesday morning where summer opening hours will continue until returning to 24/7 on Mon 23 Sept:

keele.ac.uk/library/openin…

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

It's the Bank Holiday weekend! 🥳But before we enjoy Monday off, your Library is open this weekend from 09:00-17:00.

Don't forget, your Library's website is always available even when the building is closed:

keele.ac.uk/library

Had a research paper accepted for publication? Check to see if your Library can cover the article processing charge with one of our "read and publish" agreements:

keeleacuk.sharepoint.com/sites/KU-Resea…

Or check the agreements checker tool:
beta.sherpa.ac.uk/ta-lookup

From the Archives…

Renowned author Arnold Bennett writes to his wife Marguerite on 11th October 1911 while travelling to the United States aboard the R.M.S. Lusitania #EYAJourneys

Discover more about Arnold Bennett at keele.ac.uk/library/specia…

Get a head start in developing your academic skills with your Library's online study guides:

keele.ac.uk/library/traini…

Change is coming to BooksVille University and you've been tasked to solve the mystery before it's too late!

Who's responsible?
What's happening?
And who is...

The Valedictorian Candidate

Join in from Sun 22 to Fri 27 Sept.

Book your place at: cutt.ly/escapeguide

Your Library is open throughout the summer from Mon-Thurs, 09:00-20:00 and Fri-Sun, 09:00-17:00, so come in and see us. 😎

But remember, you get an extra day to yourself next Mon as your Library is closed for the Bank Holiday! 🥳

keele.ac.uk/library/openin…

Have you downloaded Libby to your device yet? 👀

With over 10,000 ebooks, audiobooks and magazines available for free, what are you waiting for? 🤔

All you need is your Keele card number. 💳

Ideal summer holiday reading. 😎

It's Saturday and you know what that means...

Your Library is really looking forward to meeting with new and prospective students this Open Day, so come in and see us. We think you'll like us... 😊

Then make your application here:

keele.ac.uk/clearing