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Your University Library: A First-Year Guide for 2026
Starting university can feel exciting, overwhelming, and a bit unreal all at once. New city, new people, new way of studying… and a lot of new buildings. One place you’ll get to know very quickly is…
Temporary Heating Works in the Main Library – What You Need to Know
This work is being rescheduled. We will keep you updated when we have more information. We want to give you a heads-up about some essential repair work taking place in the Main Library this January. Our…
Get Festive with the Library: Creative, Cosy & Clever Ways to Use Your Library This Holiday Season
The festive break is nearly here, and whether you’re staying in Dundee, heading home, or doing a bit of both, the Library has plenty of resources to help you make the most of it — creatively,…
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If you’re heading home for the holidays, travelling during the semester, or simply spending time away from UoD but still need a quiet place to study, the SCONUL Access Scheme is here to make your life…
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With exams fast approaching, many of you are settling into revision mode. To support you during this busy period, the Library is open 24/7 until 16 December, giving you the freedom to study at whatever time…
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Study Room Name Series: 4. The Cattrell Study Room If you’ve ever used the small study room in the DJCAD Library called Cattrell, you might have wondered where the name came from. It looks like any…