Please check your iDiscover account & renew or return your books (either to the EFL or Sidgbox) http://idiscover.lib.cam.ac.uk/  If you had 12+ books out over the vac and can’t renew them online send us an email: efllib@hermes.cam.ac.uk Don’t worry about fines for the moment and if there is anything you are concerned about just come […]

Cambridge libraries are getting a new library system in January – the one that allow you to do all the usual library things like borrow, return, renew books, check your account and pay fines. We’re currently offline while we wait for the new system, but you can still return and borrow books in person via […]

Vacation loans have started. Any books taken out now are due back on the 18th January. Short loan & DVDs included. We’ve also turned off recalls over the vacation.  

Preparing your MPhil assigments for submission: style, format, referencing An introduction to the wonders of MHRA (Modern Humanities Research Association) – we’ll give you a serious head start on formatting your work, referencing, layout, and everything else you’ll need to prepare your MPhil work for submission. Week 7, book now.

It’s week three of Michaelmas, and that means the EFL How to read ten books in an hour workshops are back! We’ll cover how to find what to read, how to find time to read it, and how to read it faster. As well as lots of opportunity for discussion of what you’ve found difficult […]

How to use the UL as an English student Tours Tuesday-Thursday this week – 11am & 2pm. Book on the EFL website.

No more hold requests; we’re switching to recalls. You can place a recall on a book via iDiscover. If your book is recalled you can’t renew it, but you’ll have three days to return it, or seven if you’re a postgrad or Senior Faculty. Borrowing limits for all borrowers: 12 items (books or DVDs). All […]

A big ‘hello’ from library staff to all freshers and new grads. We’re looking forward to meeting you at inductions and tours this week.

New MPhils & PhDs! Grad tours are 4pm everyday this week Meet at the library desk, no need to sign-up.

We’re starting our ‘hellos’ nice and early! If you’ve found your way here take a look at our ‘Welcome’ page.