The photo shows a blue University of Wolverhampton tablecloth laden with a variety of Study Skills textbooks (including titles on grammar, academic English, time management and referencing). The display boards above list the range of services on offer from the Skills for Learning team, including Maths Support

As we approach another busy time of exams and assessments, the Library has a range of Study Skills resources and books to help you through. Just some of them are on this display at our Walsall Campus Library. See our dedicated Exam Support webpages for more info - www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/info/exa...

A calculator and pen placed on top of a sheet of paper which has mathematical equations and working out written on it

Spotlight on our Introduction to Statistical Analysis workshop -
Statistics can seem overwhelming so this workshop gives an overview of key steps in statistical analysis, from defining research questions to summarising data and interpreting results. Book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...

Skills for Learning workshops for week beginning Monday 20th April 2026 include sessions on Critical Thinking, Academic Writing, Finding Academic Information and an Introduction to Microsoft Excel

As we approach another busy period of exams and assessments, the Skills for Learning team continue to provide their regular round of sign-up workshops. See what's coming up this week and book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills

On an overall pale yellow background, with rows of books top and bottom, there is a central pink splodge containing the words 'Spring Clean your Library account'

It’s that time of year for a little spring cleaning! If you're tidying up your space, don’t forget to check under the bed or in that pile of books. If you have any library books you don't need, now’s the perfect time to bring them back!

Skills for Learning workshops for week beginning 13th April 2026 include sessions on Introduction to Academic Writing, Using AI in your Studies, Data Visualisation and Drug Calculations

At this key time of year, the Skills for Learning team have lots of lovely workshops lined up in case you need to top up those essential study skills. See what's on and book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills

The numbers 24/7 are depicted as large digits made from bookshelf sequences, on a backdrop of a diagonal blue stripe

24/7 Harrison Library Opening

To support students during the upcoming assessment period, Harrison Library will once again be open 24/7 for a limited time.

The 24/7 period will run from Monday 13th April, through until Sunday 17th May. Campus ID cards are required for entry to the library.

a crocheted granny square made of colour-changing yarn and some crochet heart-shaped leaves made of a deep red and of a green yarn posed on a book called Crocheted Houseplants

We had great fun at the Yarn Collective today 🧶 Here are some projects worked on by our librarians who attended. We look forward to seeing them again on April 28th!

A close up on 2 balls of yarn (red and green) with a crochet hook sticking out

The Yarn Collective are back today from 12-2 at Harrison Library! All are welcome, as supplies, guidance and biscuits are all provided. Come along for some crafts and good company 🧶

Books stacked up on the edge of the atrium balcony: Pageboy, Non-binary lives, What,s the T?, The transgender issue, "You're in the wrong bathroom?", Genderqueer, Gender Euphoria, Trans Britain, Black on Both Sides.

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ We have a growing collection of histories, memoirs, and anthologies of Transgender experience in the library, including our most recent addition: Black on Both Sides: A racial history of trans identity by C. Riley Snorton.

The book Close Enough posed with a plant

The book Women at Work posed with a plant

The books Julia Margaret Cameron and Ingrid Pollard posed with plants

The books Yevonde: Life and colour and Helen Levitt posed with a plant

Women's History Month 2026 may be drawing to an end, but all the books and resources we have displayed this month can still be found on our shelves year round.

A table with 4 different zines: Savita 4 Eva, Diasporic Threads, I want to strip my clothes not my rights, and The value(s) of Women Artists

A spotlight on a few zines for Women's History Month, reflecting the range of zine topics, from the political essay I want to strip my clothes not my Rights to the Fanzine Savita 4 Eva ❤️

You can find our new set of photography books by Marcel Heijnen all about the shop and street cats of China, Hong Kong, and Istanbul on our New Books Shelves on the ground floor at Harrison 🐈

Pigeon is a student made magazine, which you can find all issues of in our zine room 🐦

The books Shop Cats of China, City Cats of Istanbul, and Shop Cats of Hong Kong, posed with cat post-it notes among scattered issues of the zine Pigeon.

A zoom in on the the books Shop Cats of China and City Cats of Istanbul, posed with cat post-it notes among scattered issues of the zine Pigeon.

A zoom in on the books City Cats of Istanbul and Shop Cats of Hong Kong, posed with cat post-it notes among scattered issues of the zine Pigeon.

Oh No, We've really put the Cat among the Pigeons Now 🐦🐦🐈🐦🐦

An image of drawn yarn balls with knitting needles and crochet hooks with the text: Yarn Collective: Open to beginners, experts & everyone in between. A space for staff & students to obsess over yarn crafts, exchange patterns & share advice. Craft with likeminded people & make new friends. Materials guidance and biscuits provided! Thursday 12th March 12-2, Wednesday 25th March 2-4, Harrison Library, City Campus.

The Yarn Collective is back! We hope to see everyone and more who attended last session as the Yarn Collective returns to Harrison today from 2-4! All are welcome 🧶

The graphic shows the words "Easter Weekend Library Service Information" on a blue background of pale Easter eggs

The Easter Weekend opening arrangements for Harrison and Walsall Campus Libraries have been confirmed. Find out more at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/info/new...

We delve into Women's History Month with our latest #exploringlibraryresources blog post! Our Harrison Display showcases the work of pioneering and talented Women Photographers, and our latest blog post explores the wealth of additional resources we have at the Library! www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/resource...

Skills for Learning workshops for week beginning Monday 23rd March 2026 include sessions on APA 7th Referencing, Harvard Referencing, Introduction to Critical Thinking and Introduction to Reflective Writing

Your Monday morning Skills for Learning shout-out brings news of this week's workshops, from APA Referencing to Reflective Writing to Starting your Literature Review and more besides. Book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills

The book Art Cure and the book To Exist as I am, positioned between two plants

A couple of new library books, both longlisted for the women’s prize for non-fiction this year, “To exist as I am" ( 610.92 GRE) an inspirational memoir and “Art cure" (700.19 FAN) revealing the life-changing power of the arts

#womenshistorymonth

A table with a selection of books with posters for World Book Day

A selection of books by and about women on a display for Women's History Month.

Some delightful displays at Walsall Library! We have a fun display for World Book Day and our current display for Women's History Month with a selection of words about famous women who have shaped our world today ♀️

A photo of daffodils next to a church with the sun shining down through the branches of a tree.

Spring is here at City Campus 🌼 One of our librarians snapped this glorious photo on their lunch break at Harrison Library

The picture shows four recent arrivals into Harrison Library stock, namely 'The Book of Bird Poems', 'The Female Body in Art' and two Nursing Pocket Guides covering record keeping and breaking bad news

A selection of newly arrived books which have been added to our stock at Harrison Library this morning - it's always exciting to see what has been freshly delivered. #newbooks

A calculator and pen placed on top of a sheet of paper which has mathematical equations and working out written on it

Spotlight on our Introduction to Microsoft Excel workshop -
Excel helps you manage data from simple calculations to advanced analysis. This workshop covers Excel's essential features including how to create and format spreadsheets, import data and use basic formulas - www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f...

Skills for Learning workshops in week beginning Monday 16th March 2026 include sessions on Academic Writing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis and Data Visualisation

The Skills for Learning team cordially invite you to explore this week's workshop timetable at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f.... If there is anything you like the look of, feel free to book a place #studyskills

The book Women at Work: 1900 to Now with a fox shaped plant pot with a plant in it.

A new addition to the library, “Women at Work: 1900 to Now (757.40904 WOM)” a celebration of influential and inspiring women and their achievements in fields including science, activism, photography and design illustrated with art from the National Portrait Gallery.
#womenshistorymonth

The book Close Enough with a woman crouched to photograph something outside of frame with a plant.

The spines of two books, Julie Margaret Cameron and Carbon Slowly turning, positioned between two plants.

Two books positioned next to a pot of daffodils: Yevonde: Life and Colour with an image of a woman holding a mask, and Helen Levitt with a black and white photo of kids playing on a street

A spotlight on a few stunning books on our current display in Harrison library celebrating the work of women photographers
#womenshistorymonth

A grid with books on mental health from our collection with the heading at the bottom University Mental Health Day 2026: Online Collection with a QR code

Today is University Mental Health day! Supplementing the varied events and talks on today across campus, we have put together an online collection of books to help support your mental health. 🩵

librarysearch.wlv.ac.uk/discovery/co...

A graphic with cartoon balls of yarn and knitting needles and crochet hooks with the text: "Yarn Collective: Open to beginners, experts & everyone in between. A space for staff and students to obsess over yarn crafts, exchange patterns and share advice. Craft with likeminded people and make new friends. Materials guidance and biscuits provided!

The Yarn Collective is back tomorrow! Come and join us for Mental Health Day between 12-2 at Harrison Library and explore the theme of Human Connection through crafts! We have a special project for mental health day so don't miss out ❤️ 🧶

A table and bookshelf covered in books of Woman Photographers

March is Women's History Month ♀️ At Harrison we are putting photographers front and centre as we display books by and about pioneering women photographers through the ages 📸

The picture shows Trolley Parton, a book trolley comprised of three baskets within a pink frame. The trolley has been additionally decorated with big eyes, red lips and paper fronds of blonde hair.

Introducing our newest member of the Library team, bringing order to the Content Development workroom with a welcome splash of pink personality #trolleyparton

Skills for Learning workshops for week beginning Monday 9th March 2026 include sessions on Finding Academic Information, Using AI in your Studies, Paraphrasing, Academic Writing, and Harvard Referencing

As always, we have loads - and we mean loads - of Skills for Learning workshops coming your way this week. Whether it's using AI, improving your academic writing style or brushing up on your referencing, we have a session for you. Book in at www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-f... #studyskills