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Launch of Family Room - Mile End Library
Drop-in between 10am-12pm on Wednesday 28 October to celebrate the launch of the new Family Room.
Date added: Thursday, October 8, 2026
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News story: Start of term book giveaway 21, September , 2026
Library Services has launched a book giveaway to celebrate the start of a new academic year and to welcome all our new and returning students
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Family Room at Mile End Library
The new Family Room at Mile End Library is now open
Date added: Thursday, September 17, 2026
September Workshops with the Academic Skills Centre
As the new academic year gets underway, the Academic Skills Centre is running a variety of workshops to support you in developing important skills for your studies.
Date added: Monday, September 14, 2026
New accessible study pod now available at Mile End Library
We’re pleased to announce that a new accessible study pod is now available for students at Mile End Library.
Date added: Friday, September 11, 2026
Canalside Temporary Closure - The Hive open 24/7
Canalside will be closed from Monday 24 August until Wednesday 16 September 2026
Date added: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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New Databases A-Z
Library Services is launching a new Databases A–Z on 27 July, replacing our current database list. This is part of our ongoing work to improve access routes to library resources.
Date added: Monday, July 27, 2026
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People's Palace Journal Digital Release
The People’s Palace Journal collection is now live online
Date added: Thursday, July 23, 2026
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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:
What is body doubling?
Everything you need to know about Body Doubling
Date added: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Boost your employability and empower first years via the PASS mentoring programme
PASS is currently recruiting for next year’s cohort of Student Organisers and Mentors and we'd love for you to apply!
Date added: Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Coming Soon: A Family Study Room at Mile End Library
Have your say on what it should include
Date added: Thursday, June 4, 2026
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West Smithfield Accessibility Suite Refresh
Work has now been completed to refresh the Accessibility Suite at West Smithfield Library
Date added: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Increased number of laptops available for loans
The number of laptops available for loan has increased at the Mile End Library and Whitechapel Library
Date added: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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News story: Increased number of laptops available for loans 20, May , 2022
The number of laptops available for loan has increased at the Mile End Library and Whitechapel Library.
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West Smithfield Library Accessibility Suite Refresh
Work has now been completed to refresh the Assistive Technology Room at West Smithfield, with a number of improvements introduced to enhance both accessibility and user comfort.
Date added: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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West Smithfield Library Basement Toilet Refurbishment
Refurbishment works in the basement toilet at the West Smithfield Library are scheduled to start on Monday 18 May 2026.
Date added: Monday, May 18, 2026
Undergrad Social & Dissertation Revision Session
Undergraduate Dissertation Session Brings Students Together at Mile End Library
Date added: Monday, April 20, 2026
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Library Search Event
The Library Services team ran drop-in sessions introducing students to the new Library Search
Date added: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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We're improving study spaces in our Graduate Centre Level 7 space
The Graduate Centre main study space will be closed on the morning of Wednesday 15 April
Date added: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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We're making Canalside cozier for late-night study
Canalside will be closed for one day on Tuesday 7 April
Date added: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Your New Library Search is live
Real Research Starts Here: Cutting-edge Library Search Launches
Date added: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
West Smithfield basement works taking place from 09 March - 30 March 2026
West Smithfield Basement Works
Date added: Monday, March 9, 2026
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The Queen Mary Centre for Digital Collections has officially opened!
Guests participated in the launch event on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Date added: Friday, February 27, 2026
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Library Services Celebrates
Library Services receives Customer Service Excellence quality mark
Date added: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Transition to New Library Search
From mid-March we will start the transition to our new library system.
Date added: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Jon Nicholls (Digital Asset Specialist) talks about the new digitisation studio at Mile End Library
The studio that is modernising how Library Services stores and widens access to its Special Collections.
Date added: Monday, February 2, 2026
Early closure - Whitechapel Library
Whitechapel Library will close at 10pm on Wednesday 28 January
Date added: Monday, January 26, 2026
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Event: New Library Search - Tell us what you think
Come along to a feedback session about the New Library Search. Refreshments are available and prizes can be won.
Date added: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Sneak Peek at the New Library Search
Learn more about your New Library Search - launching in March
Date added: Monday, January 5, 2026
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Library Services - Upcoming Projects
Learn more about some of Library Service's upcoming projects
Date added: Monday, December 22, 2025
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Extended Mile End Library Hours
Mile End Library will be open 24/5 during the upcoming busy study period
Date added: Thursday, November 13, 2025
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News story: Additional Study Space Open 10, March , 2022
Additional study spaces are available to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students in the Temporary Building
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Update to ordering library items for Semester 2
This year Library Services will be pausing ordering for a cutover period of up to two months while we migrate to a new library system.
Date added: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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New study space at Mile End Library
We are pleased to announce the opening of our new, peaceful, low-stimulation space designed to support calm, focused, individual study.
Date added: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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New Exhibition: ‘Only women’ Botany at Queen Mary before 1939
A new exhibition of Queen Mary’s Archives and Special Collections has arrived.
Date added: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Queen Mary Libraries - Changes to Opening Hours
Starting 15 September 2025, the opening hours at our libraries will be changing. 24/7 study spaces will remain available on all campuses.
Date added: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Further Deep Clean at Mile End Library
We are continuing the deep cleaning of Mile End Library this month to ensure the building is in its best condition ahead of the new semester.
Date added: Thursday, August 14, 2025
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
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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.
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Mile End Library Deep Clean - Areas closed
Mile End Library will be closing areas over the summer to allow for deep cleaning of the space.
Date added: Monday, August 4, 2025
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Time Out Leisure Collection Expansion
Changes to the Time Out Leisure collection include a new location as well as many exciting new titles.
Date added: Monday, July 21, 2025