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Exam Time is Here: The Main Library is open 24/7 (22 April – 19 May)
Exams are just around the corner, and we know what that means — longer days, more notes, and probably more caffeine than usual. To support you during this time, the Main Library will be open 24/7 from Wednesday, 22 April to Tuesday, 19 May 2026. Whether you…

Noisy Neighbour: If It’s Getting a Bit Much, Let Us Know
We get it — the Library isn’t always perfectly quiet. Most of the time, everyone’s doing their best. But sometimes things drift a bit… conversations get louder, groups get carried away, and suddenly it’s harder to focus than it should…

From Page to Screen: Films You Didn’t Know Were Based on Shakespeare
You might think Shakespeare is all about old language, long speeches, and something you had to study at school. His stories are everywhere — including in films you’ve probably already seen. Here are a few well-known movies that are actually…

William McGonagall: Dundee’s favourite disastrously brilliant poet
Book cover , Poetic Gems: Selected from the works of William McGonagall If you’ve spent any time in Dundee, you’ve probably heard the name William McGonagall — usually followed by a laugh, a raised eyebrow, or someone saying, “you have to read his stuff.” And honestly? They’re right. McGonagall is…

New Research Data Management web pages, have your say
We are updating the Library Services Research Data Management (RDM) web pages and we want to hear from you. What information would you like to get from the RDM support service? What do you need to know more about? We…