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World Emoji Day: Sunday the 17th of July 2022

Today is World Emoji Day! 😋😍🤣   But what exactly is an emoji and where did they come from?   Emojis are popular icons that demonstrate how we feel, our emotions, moods and expressions. For example, a smiley face represents that we are happy 😊. They are used to communicate in texts on our phones […]

What the Librarians are Reading: Books we recommend!

What the librarians are reading: Books we recommend! Part 2 Stumped for your next read? Curious what the book professionals are reading? Look no further!  Here’s a peek into what the staff here at Edinburgh Napier University Library (ENULibrary) have been reading over the last year. Check out recommended books from all genres and Interests […]

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Bookshelves Two

LGBTQ+ Bookshelf This bookshelf contains books, both online and physically available in the Library. It is just a small sample of the materials we have available for you. It is a growing collection and we hope to continue to diversify and decolonise our collections, to become more inclusive with the materials we offer. Same sex, […]

Virtual Bookshelves

Welcome to our Virtual Bookshelves Here we showcase some of the materials available in the Library both physically and online BIPOC Bookshelf Bookshelf Celebrating Black and People of Colour LGBTQ+ Bookshelf Bookshelf honouring the LGBTQ+ Community Celebrating Women Bookshelf Bookshelf exploring and celebrating Women and their contributions to the world Neurodiversity Bookshelf Coming Soon Coming […]

Refugee Week 2022

Refugee Week : 20th-26th June 2022 According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word refugee originates from two Latin words: “fugere” meaning to flee and “refugium” – a place to flee back to. But specifically, the word refugee was first noted in 1685. It referred to the 50,000 Huguenots, French Protestants who fled religious intolerance in […]

National Insect Week 2022

National Insect Week 2022 Love them or loathe them, insects are an important part of the earth’s ecosystem. Furthermore, they are a vital source of food for birds, fish and animals. In addition, they pollinate crops and plants and break down plant and animal matter. Over one million species of insects have been discovered and […]

Our Library over Summer

Our Library over Summer The exams may be over, but our campus libraries are still open and offering a full range of services. That means that you still have access to laptop loans, printing, study space, and group study rooms. Also, Click and Collect and Inter Library Loans services are still operational. During staffed hours […]

World Ocean Day Wednesday 8th of June 2022

World Ocean Day Wednesday 8th of June 2022 World Ocean Day was recognised by the United Nations in 2008. It advocates for protecting, restoring, and learning more about the blue planet. The ocean connects us all and we want to create a better and more sustainable future, as well as conserve marine ecosystems and life. […]

The Edward Clark Collection

Hidden treasures: The Edward Clark Collection The Edward Clark Collection, housed in the library at the Merchiston campus, is not as well-known as it should be. It is one of the only two surviving examples of what was once a widespread phenomenon in Britain: printers’ libraries. The other survivor is St Brides Library in London. […]

National Biscuit Day

Today is the day: National Biscuit Day Since 2014, we have been honouring May 29th as National Biscuit day Biscuits can be dated back as long as there were baked goods, dating all the way back to Ancient Egypt but perhaps they would have been seen as more dried breads. The sugar trade in the […]

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