Our Library Services team have partnered with Essex Libraries 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 Essex Libraries mobile library bus (part of Essex County Council, not our university Library services), will park up on the Silberrad Plaza at our Colchester Campus to welcome students, staff and members of the local community.
The mobile library is a fantastic service provided by Essex Libraries that brings a library to the people! Serving remote communities and people who are less mobile across Essex, 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 Essex Libraries!
From 3 October, this will include University of Essex students, staff and supporters!
First of all, to make real use of the mobile library, sign up for an account with Essex Libraries. This is free to do and means that you will be able to access their services both online and in person at any Essex library or mobile unit.
You can sign up online, or in person when you visit the mobile library! If you already have an Essex Libraries account - THAT'S GREAT! You can continue to use their services and the mobile library from day one. There are different types of memberships, 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:
The mobile library will be visiting Colchester campus on the following dates:
Find out more on our event pages for the mobile library and welcome week.
The University of Essex Library Services will be your source of all knowledge when it comes to the mobile library. Follow them on socials: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for updates and announcements.
You can also find out more about the services and events offered by Essex Libraries by following them on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.