FREE BOOKS!!
As part of the #NationalYearOfReading2026, come and celebrate #WorldBookNight this Thursday (23rd) where we will be spreading the joy of reading in #KimberlinLibrary with a FREE BOOK giveaway!
April is #StressAwareness month — we know how overwhelming #uni life can be with deadlines, exams & assessments.
Our Disability, Mental Health & Wellbeing board in the #Kimberlin Library lists contacts for #DMU support teams & recommends monthly reading.
Drop by when you can!
April is #StressAwareness month — we know how overwhelming #uni life can be with deadlines, exams & assessments.
Our Disability, Mental Health & Wellbeing board in the #Kimberlin Library lists contacts for #DMU support teams & recommends monthly reading.
Drop by when you can!
🏗️ Spotted our HUGE crane yet?! 🏗️
Over the coming weeks, #Kimberlin’s rooftop air handling units will be removed, making way for air source heat pumps instead. They'll run on renewable energy & cut our environmental footprint. See library.dmu.ac.uk/roof
#DMUlibrary #LibraryOfTheFuture #NewRoof
As part of the #NationalYearofReading Kimberlin Library has a new Quick Reads Corner in the Leisure Reading collection 📚✨
#QuickReads are short books written by popular authors. They're designed to be accessible and easier to read.
Why not come and borrow one for #WorldBookNight?📖🌛
Celebrate #WorldBookNight and the #NationalYearofReading with us at our Badge and Bookmark Making workshop. Get creative, celebrate reading, and take home your own handmade designs! 🔖✨️📚
No booking required, just drop in!
📅 Weds 22nd April
🕒12pm - 2pm
📍Leisure Reading Collection, Kimberlin Library
Just one week to go until our next Open Programme workshops!
Working with feedback to improve your grades: 27 April - 1 May 💪 📝 📚
Topics include: Can AI help you with academic work?; Resilience and bounce back; Using evidence in your writing
Sign up here👉️ dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...
Library and Learning Services and DMU Unison are holding another book swap next week to celebrate the #NationalYearofReading and #WorldBookNight!
Bring along any books you’d like to donate or have a browse and take back some new ones to read! 💛📚 ✨️
📅 Monday 20th April
🕒12pm - 2pm
📍Food Village
Celebrate #WorldBookNight and the #NationalYearofReading with us at our Badge and Bookmark Making workshop. Get creative, celebrate reading, and take home your own handmade designs! 🔖✨️📚
No booking required, just drop in!
📅 Weds 22nd April
🕒12pm - 2pm
📍Leisure Reading Collection, Kimberlin Library
Bookings are open for our next Open Programme workshops!
Working with feedback to improve your grades: 27 April - 1 May 💪 📝 📚
Topics include: Can AI help you with academic work?; Resilience and bounce back; Using evidence in your writing
Sign up here👉️ dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...
Library and Learning Services and DMU Unison are holding another book swap next week to celebrate the #NationalYearofReading and #WorldBookNight!
Bring along any books you’d like to donate or have a browse and take back some new ones to read! 💛📚 ✨️
📅 Monday 20th April
🕒12pm - 2pm
📍Food Village
Don't forget to carry your DMU student ID card whenever you head to the Library! It's essential for gaining access to all the services and resources available to you #DMUleicester #DMUstudent #StudentLife #KimberlinLibrary
#KimberlinLibrary is open 24/7 over Easter vacation. Our staffed support resumes today on a reduced pattern, full hours return from 18th April dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/hours/
#DMUlibrary #DMU #YourLibrary
We hope that you are enjoying your #Easter Vacation but don't forget - You can access our electronic library resources from anywhere - supporting your studies 24/7! library.dmu.ac.uk/navsearch
#YourLibrary #DMULibrary #DMU
🐣 🐰 Happy Easter! 🐰 🐣
#KimberlinLibrary is open 24/7 on a "self service" basis. Remember - to use all facilities available & for access during unstaffed hrs, you MUST have your DMU ID card! 💳
#YourLibrary #DMULibrary #DMU
Staffed support resumes on Weds April 8th dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/hours/
Studying away from #DMU during the #Easter vacation? Can't find the answer to your question on our website? #DMUlibrary has got you covered!
- Search our FAQs
- Submit your own Question
- LIVE CHAT 24/7/365!
All available here dmu-ac-uk.libanswers.com
#KimberlinLibrary is open 24/7 over the #Easter weekend on a "self service" basis for #DMU students. Don't forget your ID card; there is NO access without one. Staffed support resumes on Weds April 8th. See our opening hours at buff.ly/mYeRrnB #DMUlibrary
🚨 #Alert! 🚨
Planning to use a #KimberlinLibrary Cintique screen over #Easter? You have until 5.20 pm today to collect a #Wacom pen if you need one over the Vacation break! We can then issue your pen to cover the extended period. See Library #DMU staff for help! 🐰🖊️ #DMUlibrary #YourLibrary
Top Tip: Securing your identity is essential!
Always have your #DMUleicester ID card on you & do not loan it to others! Do not share your login details either! By keeping both these safe, you will prevent unauthorized access to your accounts! 🔐 🪪
#DMUstudent #KimberlinLibrary
Going to be away from #Kimberlin Library this Easter Vacation but still need to study in a quiet space? Remember that you can still visit and use other nearby HE or University Libraries by applying for the #SCONULaccess scheme!
#DMU Students & staff can find out more at library.dmu.ac.uk/sconul
🐰 🖊️Do you need a #Wacom pen over the Easter break? 🖊️🐰
Don't worry! From 1st April we will issue your pen for an extended period over the Vacation! Did you also know that AV Loans have longer loans available too for eligible #DMU students? #DMUlibrary #YourLibrary #KimberlinLibrary
The transformation of our Kimberlin Library roof is about to begin. Contractors have started to erect the scaffolding that will enable them to carry out a full refurbishment of the roof. Find out more here library.dmu.ac.uk/roof
States of Independence. Saturday 28th March 10am-4pm, High Aston Building, De Montfort University.
Join DMU's Leicester Centre for Creative Writing this Saturday for States of Independence 📚️✨️
This Book Festival in a Day is free and open to the public. A day of independent publications, thought and creativity.
Book your ticket here👉️ leicestercentreforcreativewriting.our.dmu.ac.uk/states-of-in...
📚️ ✍️ Don't miss out on submitting a piece for Fonds 3! buff.ly/AAJSq4Y #LibraryLoversMonth
Categories: Prose | Poetry & Script | Word & Image
Deadline: 10 Apr 2026
More info: buff.ly/aXyhUG6
# dmuwriters@dmu.ac.uk
@librarydmu.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social
Our Open Programme workshops start today!
Acing your Dissertation or Project: 16-20 March💯🎓💪
Topics include: Getting started with SPSS; Using evidence in your dissertation; Writing your methodology 💻 📚 🖋️
Find out more here👉️ dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...
World Poetry Day Satellite Event Monday 23rd March 5.30-7pm, Trinity Chapel, DMU Poets from across the university are invited to join DMU’s World Poetry Day celebrations Simon Perril from DMU's Leicester Centre for Creative Writing will open the evening by reading from international poets and his own work Poets writing in any language are encouraged to sign up for the Open Mic. Come and read a poem by any international author! Or just come and listen … Open Mic sign-up from 5pm!
🌎️ Join us for our World Poetry Day Satellite Event!🌍️
As part of the #NationalYearofReading DMU Library and the Creative Writing team are holding an event to celebrate World Poetry Day.
📅 Monday 23rd March 🕒️ 5.30-7pm📍 Trinity Chapel, De Montfort University
Open Mic sign-up from 5pm! 🎤
Just one week to go until our next Open Programme workshops!
Acing your Dissertation or Project: 16-20 March💯🎓💪
Topics include: Getting started with SPSS; Using evidence in your dissertation; Writing your methodology 💻 📚 🖋️
Find out more here👉️ dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...
📚️ ✨️Book Swap✨️ 📚️
Kimberlin Library and Unison (DMU Branch) are holding a book swap next week to celebrate the #NationalYearofReading! Bring along any books you’d like to donate or have a browse and take back some new ones to read! 💛📗📘
📅 Monday 9th March
🕒12pm - 2pm
📍Food Village
Bookings are open for our next Open Programme workshops!
Acing your Dissertation or Project: 16-20 March💯🎓💪
Topics include: Getting started with SPSS; Using evidence in your dissertation; Writing your methodology 💻 📚 🖋️
Find out more here👉️ dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...
I watched this video on viewing #eBooks on the EBSCO platform ( buff.ly/51uBWaK ) and learnt about the read aloud feature.
