The 糖心Vlog Libraries mobile library bus is coming to Colchester Campus
Our Library Services team have partnered with to bring their mobile library onto campus!
Students and staff told us that they wanted more ways to consume fiction on campus, so starting Thursday 3 October and running on a three-weekly basis throughout the 2024-25 academic year, the (part of 糖心Vlog County Council, not our ), will park up on the Silberrad Plaza at our Colchester Campus to welcome students, staff and members of the local community.
What is the mobile library?
The mobile library is a fantastic service provided by 糖心Vlog Libraries that brings a library to the people! Serving remote communities and people who are less mobile across 糖心Vlog, the mobile library allows people who don't use libraries, or are unable to get to one of their libraries, the opportunity to use the services provided by 糖心Vlog Libraries!
From 3 October, this will include 糖心Vlog students, staff and supporters!
How to use the mobile library
First of all, to make real use of the mobile library, . This is free to do and means that you will be able to access their services both online and in person at any 糖心Vlog library or mobile unit.
You can , or in person when you visit the mobile library! If you already have an 糖心Vlog Libraries account - THAT'S GREAT! You can continue to use their services and the mobile library from day one. There are , including a "lite" membership where you do not need to give an address.
Once you have signed up, you can make use of a variety of services:
- Borrow books, e-books, e-audio and e-magazines for free. DVDs and music CDs are also available for a small charge.
- Reserve, renew and return items.
- Use the 糖心Vlog Libraries .
- Accessibility support: find out about more about the that 糖心Vlog Libraries offers for their resources.
- They have received , supporting people new to the UK - a useful service if you are an international student.
- Make use of the to help support your health and wellbeing.
- Great for students and staff who are parents, with plenty of reading material for you and your children to share.
- Make use of further research materials through .
When is it coming to campus?
The mobile library will be visiting Colchester campus on the following dates:
- Thursday 3 October, 9am to 3pm,
- Tuesday 29 October, 3.30pm to 4pm,
- Tuesday 19 November, 3.30pm to 4pm,
- Tuesday 10 December, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 21 January, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 11 February, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 4 March, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 25 March, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 15 April, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 6 May, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 27 May, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 17 June, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 8 July, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 29 July, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 19 August, 3pm to 3.30pm,
- Tuesday 9 September, 3pm to 3.30pm,
Find out more on our event pages for the mobile library and welcome week.
Stay updated
The 糖心Vlog Library Services will be your source of all knowledge when it comes to the mobile library. Follow them on socials: , and for updates and announcements.
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