University of Bedfordshire Library

✨ Laura is a Library Services Officer at our Bedford Campus, helping students at the Customer Service Desk and keeping the library a welcoming space ✨️

"At home, I like to sew because every stitch lets me make something fabulous… and because if there’s going to be a full-blown fabric uprising, I’d rather face it under my sewing machine—preferably while negotiating with their revolutionary leader, Sir StitchesaLot, Commander of the Unravelling Brigade.”

“I like to party. And by ‘party’ I mean stay home and sew!”🥳🤘🏾🧵🪡

Problems with DISCOVER and EBSCOhost resources 9th June.

EBSCO have reported some issues this morning which are affecting multiple databases including DISCOVER. They are working on fixing this as soon as possible.

See https://bedsdigital.blogspot.com/2026/06/problems-with-discover-and-ebscohost.html for a list of databases that might be affected.

If you have having problems accessing Scopus, please have a look at our blog post which has a few suggestion of things you can try.
We are working with the technical people to get this resolved as soon as we can.
https://bedsdigital.blogspot.com/2026/04/scopus-problems.html

✨ Need a break from studying? ✨

Step into the Library Calm Room and take a moment just for you. 🌿

Whether you want to relax, reset, or recharge, this quiet space is here to support your wellbeing 💚

🧩 Arts and crafts
📚 Colouring books & non‑fiction reads
🎧 Calm sounds
🪴 A peaceful place to unwind

📍 Library, Room L507

Because looking after your mind matters!



Study Balance.

These were the most popular searches in DISCOVER in April:

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/discover

books! Drop by the Luton, Bedford or Aylesbury campus libraries to celebrate and take a book 📖

Share the joy of reading 📚 😀

Celebrating at the library, 23rd April 2026.. we're now taking donations at the Luton, Bedford and Aylesbury campus libraries. Drop off your pre-loved books - and on the night, swap for another! 📚📖😊

Jo looks after the Teaching Practice collections in our Bedford Campus Library as well as being involved in a range of library services and is one of our front of house Customer Service specialists ⭐️ BUT she finds restorative happiness outside of the building, in the great outdoors:
‘I love walking in the countryside, where the birdsong, wildlife, and changing weather ~ especially the wind in my hair ~ bring me calm, joy, and a deep appreciation for being alive.’ 🌤️🌧️⛄️☔️🌈
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These were the most popular searches in DISCOVER in March - looks like the midwifery students have been busy!

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/discover