{"id":2196,"date":"2025-12-17T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/?p=2090"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:30:19","slug":"get-festive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/get-festive\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Festive with the Library:  Creative, Cosy &amp; Clever Ways to Use Your Library This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The festive break is nearly here, and whether you\u2019re 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 \u2014 creatively, academically and for some well-earned downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Your Own Festive Gifts in the CreateSpace \ud83c\udf81<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling crafty (or want to save some money on presents), the Library\u2019s <strong>CreateSpace<\/strong> is the perfect place to get creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add <strong>personalised embroidery<\/strong> to T-shirts, tote bags or cushions using the digital embroidery machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <strong>3D printers<\/strong> to create unique gifts, from cookie cutters to phone and tablet stands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your own creations using the <strong>heavy-duty sewing machines<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and personalise gifts with the <strong>Cricut Maker and EasyPress<\/strong>, ideal for vinyl, cards and custom designs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a great way to create thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents \u2014 or just enjoy making something for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Find out more about what\u2019s available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dundee.ac.uk\/locations\/createspace\">CreateSpace<\/a> <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prefer a Cosy, Chilled Break? Settle in with BoB \ud83d\udcfa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your festive plans involve relaxing with a blanket and a box of chocolates, don\u2019t forget you have <strong>free access to Box of Broadcasts (BoB)<\/strong> through the Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BoB gives you access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over <strong>2 million TV and radio programmes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christmas films, festive TV specials and classic box sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content you can stream anytime, anywhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for a quiet night in or a well-earned study break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.dundee.ac.uk\/az\/databases?a=b\">BoB<\/a> <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Studying Away from Dundee? Use SCONUL Access \ud83d\udcda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading home for the holidays but still need a study space? You can use <strong>SCONUL Access<\/strong> to visit other university libraries across the UK and Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SCONUL Access allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use study spaces at participating university libraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access books and journals (borrowing may be available depending on eligibility)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s ideal if you want to catch up on coursework or revise somewhere quiet while you\u2019re away from campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Find out how to apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/access.sconul.ac.uk\/\">SCONUL Access<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Holiday Opening Hours \u23f0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Library opening hours can vary over the Christmas and New Year period, so make sure to check our website to see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any changes to services over the holidays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening hours for each Library site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This will help you plan your visits and avoid any surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve had a fulfilling and successful year at the University of Dundee. Whether you\u2019re making gifts, watching festive favourites, studying away from home or simply taking a well-deserved break, we wish you a lovely holiday season and a great start to the New Year \u2728<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The festive break is nearly here, and whether you\u2019re 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 \u2014 creatively, academically and for some well-earned downtime. Make Your Own Festive Gifts in the CreateSpace \ud83c\udf81 If you\u2019re feeling crafty [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":841,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[71,26,29,30,21],"tags":[56,43,47,22],"class_list":["post-2196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-createspace","category-facilities","category-resources","category-studying","category-support","tag-library-help","tag-sconul","tag-student-life","tag-support"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/841"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2196"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2243,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196\/revisions\/2243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2196"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2196"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2196"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}