Wellbeing in the Library

Wellbeing Book Collection

Here in the library, we have our Wellbeing Collection, which aims to provide resources to support you. We have print books which you can borrow, and ebooks to guide you through any difficult or challenging times you may experience whilst at university. This specially selected collection of items is all about providing access to information which may help you settle into university life or help you navigate difficult times throughout your course. Our collection covers various topics such as mental health, personal development and achievement, anxiety and exam stress.

All information regarding the Wellbeing collection can be found on the LibGuide webpages. There is information about which books we have on a range of topics from neurodiversity to sexuality. There is also a list of contact details for support within the university and from outside organisations.

You may have been recommended a book by a member of the Counselling and Mental Health team or the Disability and Inclusion team, or you may have come across a book yourself which you would like to read. If the book you want is not available at your home campus, then use our Click and Collect service to have the book sent there for collection.

If you would like to suggest a title for the Wellbeing Collection you can contact us at library@napier.ac.uk and your suggestion will be considered.

Relaxation spaces

Libraries can boost wellbeing by providing physical spaces for relaxation. You’ll find a relaxation space where you can take time out from your studies at each of our campus libraries. We have supplied colouring sheets, non-academic books, origami paper and jigsaws to help you relax and de-stress.

Virtual Relaxation Space

Not on campus but feel you need to take some time out from studies? Check out our Virtual Relaxation Space for tips and resources which can help you. There’s music for relaxing and sleeping and tips on stress management and meditation to name just a few of the resources available for you to use away from university.

Study Spaces

In order to support specific needs all campus libraries offer quiet and silent study spaces and there are study rooms which can be booked through Resource Booker.

Box of Broadcasts

The Box of Broadcasts database gives you access to all sorts of programmes. Use it find programmes on the topic you want, whether it’s mental health, healthy eating or any other personal issue.

Slow tv programmes are great for unwinding to. They are uninterrupted broadcasts of real time events without narration – the perfect de-stress. We can suggest the following:

A Slow Odyssey: A Turtle’s Journey

All Aboard! The Sleigh Ride

All Aboard! The Canal Trip

We can also recommend the Mindful Escapes: Breathe, Release, Restore series.

Use Library Search to find Box of Broadcasts:

  1. Select the Databases tab:
  2. Select the letter B:
  3. Scroll down to Box of Broadcasts and click the title to get straight through to the website.

Search for programmes and create your own playlists. Click on the Guide icon and you can choose to record programmes which have not yet been broadcast. You will receive a notification when they are ready to view.

Any questions?

The library has lots of resources to help with your wellbeing and if you have any questions regarding any of them, please ask at the helpdesks and library staff will be happy to assist you.

By Vivienne Hamilton

We also have the virtual relaxation space available through the blog