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Philip Robinson Library

Quiet at the moment

Open 08:30 - 22:00

Desk services - 08:30 - 20:00

Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms

Quiet at the moment

Open 08:30 - 22:00

Walton Library

Quiet at the moment

Open 08:30 - 22:00

Law Library

Quiet at the moment

Open 09:00 - 20:00

Desk services - 09:00 - 19:45

Latest news and updates

28 March 2025

Library services and support over the Spring break

28 March 2025

Exploring resources available beyond our Library.

12 March 2025

Dissertation and Project Support

Library Help and get in touch

Contact us with your enquiries, ask a question and get in touch with Library departments or people.

libraryhelp@ncl.ac.uk+44 (0) 191 208 7662Live Chat 24/7

Borrow, reserve and return

Borrow books, recommend items for purchase, and use the Inter-Library Loan service.

Resources and study support

Books, journals, and databases tailored to your discipline and resource-specific guides.

Research services

Find out about Library research services, Open Access and research data management.

Databases, journals and reading lists

Locate key journal and databases and find resources on your module reading lists.

Print Services

Discover the range of bespoke print products on offer and place your order online.

Academic Skills Kit (ASK)

Resources and workshops to develop your skills, and support from the Academic Skills Team.

Newcastle University research publications (ePrints)

Newcastle University Theses

Newcastle University Open Data Repository (data.ncl)

What's happening in the Library

Drop in: Universities for North East England Open Research Week In-person Drop-in (rescheduled).

As part of the Universities for North East England (Universities of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teess...Friday 4 April12.00 - 14.00

Write Here, Write Now.

Can’t find the motivation to get that assignment started or edit that thesis chapter? Overwhelmed and struggling t...Thursday 10 April11.00 - 12.0033 spaces left

The Open Access Advantage: How Open Access Improves Your Impact *PUBLISHER LED SESSION*.

***PLEASE REGISTER VIA THE LINK*** Think publishing in Open Access is a drain on your resources with no derived benefit...Thursday 10 April15.00 - 16.00
More events and workshops

What's new on social media

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    Make sure you watch this one with the sound turned up!

    We're feeling a little experimental this Spring Break. So, we thought we'd try some ASMR. Let us know - do you love it or do you hate it?

    #newcastleuniversitylibrary #philiprobinsonlibrary #newcastle #librariesofinstagram #asmrvideo #asmrsounds #asmrtingles #asmrtapping

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    Introducing Big Dan Burn's Centre for Big Reading Books!

    There were absolute scenes in the Toon when this was unveiled on Saturday, and it's not hard to see why.
    I mean, "He is from Blyth!"

    Happy April!

    #ToonArmy #DanBurn #NewcastleUnited #LibrariesOfInstagram #NewcastleUniversity #NewcastleUniversityLibrary

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    It's almost the end of term!🎉

    🕘 Our libraries will be open during the Spring Break, apart from Easter Sunday 20th April. Please note, the Law Library will close at 8pm on Thursday 17th April and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 22nd April. Visit our website for more information on our opening hours (link in bio).

    We’ll still be here to support you! You can contact us through Library Help or speak to staff in person 🙂

    #NewcastleUniversityLibrary #NewcastleUniversity #SpringBreak #Easter #LibrariesOfInstagram

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    It's sunny!!!

    Pick up one of our picnic blankets from the foyer and get outside while you can.
    It's time to put your big coats away people! 🥳

    #PicnicBlankets #GeordieSummer #NewcastleUniversityLibrary

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    Don’t forget the clocks will be going forward by an hour at 1am on Sunday… meaning we don’t get as long of a lie in💔

    #newcastleuniversitylibrary #philiprobinsonlibrary #librariesofinstagram #clocksgoforward #daylightsaving

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    Our resident electrician Barry has a few tips on how to return a book. #library #librariesofinstagram #newcastle #hottogo #newcastle #libraryfun #librarylove #librarybooks

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    World Autism Awareness Day

    Our Be well NCL collection now includes several titles on Neurodiversity, available both online and in the library.

    #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #Neurodiversity #BeWellCollection #Bookstagram #LibrariesOfInstagram

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    Happy end of term! 🥳

    If you're staying in Newcastle, we're open (except for Easter Sunday, April 20th), and for those away from campus, remember you can still access resources and support online!

    We hope everyone has a lovely break🐰

    #NewcastleUniversityLibrary #NewcastleUponTyne #SpringBreak #Easter #LibrariesOfInstagram

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    Check your library first!
    #newcastleuniversitylibrary #librariesofinstagram #breakingbad #books #philiprobinsonlibrary #newcastleuniversity #newcastle

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