• Love is in the air…

    We were feeling the love in the library last week – and it seems that you were too! Lots of you entered our #loveehulibrary Valentines competition and told us why you love the library. The winner won a meal for two which was kindly donated by The Cricketers in Ormskirk. The Cricketers also donated runner up prizes…

  • Term 1: brought to you by Learning Services

    It’s hard to believe that we are already at the start of the second term, where does the time go? We are in a thoughtful and reflective mood this week, so join us in looking back at the highlights from the first term… We have continued to expand and improve access to resources.  We know…

  • Do you need to discover more?

    It has come to that time of year when you will be researching for assignments or exams. One of Learning Services’ key resources to support you with your research is Discover More. We have recently upgraded the tool and there are lots of new features which we hope will help you as you search for information…

  • Stop, look and listen….

    Before all the freshers arrive and the new term gets into full swing, we have taken a moment to stand still and reflect on life in your library this past academic year. Through a series of observations and data collection exercises throughout 2013-2014 we have been able to see what has been keeping you all busy…

  • Graduating this summer? Why not become an Alumni member!

    Are you leaving us for pastures new this year?  If so, don’t be a stranger…why not sign up for free Alumni membership of the University Library after you graduate! Alumni Membership entitles you to: Access the study facilities at any of our libraries (Ormskirk, Aintree, Manchester and Chorley) and borrow up to 5 books Browse our…

  • Graduating this summer?

    If you are graduating this summer then well done and congratulations!  Learning Services would like to wish you all the best of luck in your future careers and we hope that you have enjoyed your time at University. To help you enjoy a perfect graduation day, do ensure your library accounts are clear of library…

  • Improvements for library loans…

    We are currently exploring how we can improve our offer in terms of students/staff borrowing from the University Library. Our aim is to have a more flexible service, and to minimise charges. The following are improvements under consideration: Only charging fines on overdue books that are in high demand (ie items that have been reserved…

  • Easter Vacation opening at Learning Services

    We are pleased to announce that we are offering extra opening times over the holiday period. Our additional opening is Easter Saturday: 11am – 3pm Easter Monday & Tuesday:  9am – 5pm These days are traditionally University closed days, but as we know this is a very busy time for students finishing assignments and projects, and…

  • Read all about it …….

    …… check out the newly acquired phonics collection at Edge Hill’s library at the Woodlands Centre, Chorley. The government is keen to promote high quality teaching of systematic, synthetic phonics in primary schools so the library at Woodlands, a centre for education resources, has invested in a whole range of phonics materials. Education trainees can…

  • Learning Services continue to go ‘the extra mile’…!

    Following our 1 year on site surveillance visit on 3rd February, we were delighted to receive the news that not only are we still fully compliant in all areas of the Customer Service Excellence award, but we were awarded a further 5 compliance pluses – that’s 8 in total! Learning Services have held the award…