BCU Library and Learning Resources

Did you know the Benjamin Zephaniah Resources Room at the City Centre campus is now officially one year old? 🐣

It's been just over a year since Library and Learning Resources opened the Resources Room that houses our Education and Teaching Practices collections!🥳✨

And it's not just books that you'll find at the Benjamin Zephaniah building, we've also got bookable study spaces if you're looking for somewhere nice and quiet to work - you can find the link to our booking page here - https://www.bcu.ac.uk/library/services-and-support/book-a-space

📍You can find the Resources Room in the Benjamin Zephaniah building located at 15 Bartholomew Row, B5 5JU. We're open to BCU library members on weekdays from 7:30am to 8:45pm ⏰

📢 Dissertation Workshop Series (In-person & online)
Students are invited to join our dissertation workshops throughout June series where we will:

- explore the key stages of a dissertation
- share our top-tips
- provide an opportunity to ask any questions
- Sessions will be delivered in-person at both City Centre (Curzon room 281) and City South (Room SCT 207), as well as online via Teams.

Visit 'Library Events' Link in Bio to see all available events and book your place 📆

Applications are now open for Library Advisor roles at BCU! We have one full-time and one part-time post available. The closing date is 30 May so send in your application soon if you are interested! 📨

📢 In order to be eligible for these roles, you must be a BCU graduate or student, and you must have completed your course (or be due to complete your course) between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2026. For more details, visit the vacancy listing at jobs.bcu.ac.uk or check the links in our bio 🔗

Happy International Nurses Day to our BCU Nurses past and present! 💙
We appreciate everything you do! 😷
Are you studying to become a Nurse at BCU? The Library is here to support you! www.bcu.ac.uk/library

Do you travel in to study at BCU? 🚆🚌🚗
Want to win a coffee? ☕

BCU Library needs to hear from commuter students!
Fill out our brief survey below for the chance to win a £5 voucher to use at the BCU coffee pods.

Copy and paste the link in to your browser to find the form! - https://forms.office.com/e/wQd1yZA9ag

Refresh, Recharge, Reset Week 🍎 is a wellbeing initiative created to support our entire University community, students and staff alike. Throughout the week, we will offer a wide range of activities designed to help you pause, look after your wellbeing, and make space for the things that help you feel balanced and energised.

The programme brings together opportunities to refresh your mind, recharge your energy, and reset your routines through activities such as mental health drop-ins, creative workshops, movement and relaxation classes, wellbeing pop-ups, study skills, and practical support for building healthy habits as a student.

Whether you’re looking to boost your mood, take a break from a busy schedule, connect with others, or simply explore new ways to support your wellbeing, there will be something for everyone. You can join as many or as few sessions as you like; all are welcome.

Register your interest using the form below to receive updates, the full schedule, and information on how to take part - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VeArfoqCI0W15bd62ZOXheJx0d9OisxMlC-eaCe1JthUQjNSVTZLTjU5WDcwU0Y2TTQ3UEhMUVdFRy4u&route=shorturl

🌸As we get ready for the long Easter Weekend ahead, for those of us still in serious study mode, you may be hoppy to know that Curzon Library and Mary Seacole Library will remain open on Bank Holiday Friday and Monday! 🐇

The libraries will be self-service only and the opening hours will see some changes for Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April. For full details, head over to 🔗libcal.bcu.ac.uk

🍅 Pomodoro Study Group with is back at Curzon Library! 🍅 If you need some deep focus in a relaxed setting, join us in The Greenhouse (C001) on Wednesday April 1st from 2pm until 4pm. See you there!

Ramadan Mubarak to all our friends who are observing. 🌙

If you want to learn more about Ramadan you can search the library for books, articles, journals and more – www.bcu.ac.uk/library

Not sure where to start, open up the chat box and speak to a Librarian, we’re available 24/7!

We have children’s books about Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and the Islamic faith that can be shared in your classroom, or with your family! To find these please visit the Benjamin Zephaniah Resource Room, you can find the opening hours here - https://www.bcu.ac.uk/library/our-libraries/curzon-library.

Do you want to learn how to navigate the library like a pro? 🔎

Join us at The Study Tips and Tricks January Induction Event at

Harborne Road - Tuesday 27th January

Parkside Friday - 30th January

Where the library team will be sharing tips and tricks to help you thrive during your time at BCU. Book for the session you want to attend below -

📅 Harborne Road booking page - https://tinyurl.com/3rkzcbu6

📅 Friday at Parkside booking page - https://tinyurl.com/mv963s8j