I can’t wait for universities to reopen their beating, bookish hearts

Navigating payments for access to library collections can be a minefield

A Jisc survey of librarians reveals confusion and discontent with publishers’ access costs. Peter Findlay offers tips for negotiating better deals

By Peter Findlay

7 September

‘The youth’ in revolt? Sheffield’s open library too noisy for some

University sees valuable outreach in letting school pupils use library – but critics claim it is being used as a ‘play centre’

By Anna McKie

25 April

Librarian helping student at computer in library

Is the library more than just a building?

Junior academics can access services without physically visiting premises, writes Holly Else

By Holly Else

8 December

Should universities monitor student library use?

With the link between frequent library use and higher grades confirmed, Jack Grove asks if it is time for more universities to start measuring how long students spend in the stacks

By Jack Grove

8 September

I can’t wait for universities to reopen their beating, bookish hearts

In their unearthly calm and Dewey Decimal order, university libraries offer the promise of remaking ourselves, says Joe Moran

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I can’t wait for universities to reopen their beating, bookish hearts

In their unearthly calm and Dewey Decimal order, university libraries offer the promise of remaking ourselves, says Joe Moran

POSTSCRIPT:

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Related articles

Navigating payments for access to library collections can be a minefield

‘The youth’ in revolt? Sheffield’s open library too noisy for some

Is the library more than just a building?

Should universities monitor student library use?

Related universities

Liverpool John Moores University

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