Don’t be afraid to leave your feedback! We can handle some scares.

Halloween is creeping around the corner, and with that comes all the iconic yearly celebrations – carving pumpkins, extravagant costumes, and of course, the library’s letter-writing event.

Halloween is the season of embracing creativity. So, as the evenings darken, the cauldrons bubble, and the bats swoop in, it’s time to get those creative thoughts flowing and write a spooky letter to the Library. Whether your feedback is positive or less so, a trick or a treat, we would really love to hear about your experiences.

The event will be held on the ground floor of Augustine House Library on Friday, the 31st of October. You can drop by the letter-writing station anytime between 11am – 3pm.

Don’t miss out on the sweet treats provided – It’s Halloween after all!

You are welcome to be as detailed or brief in your feedback as you would like. Whether your letter touches on the library services, facilities, or resources, all feedback is important to us.

Think about how you would like your library to be improved. Don’t feel afraid to be honest.

Can’t make it? Too busy trick or treating?

We will have a Post-it note board on display during the following week. It will be opposite the library point desk and ready to receive your quick feedback thoughts. Alternatively, leave us a comment on our feedback form.

The Library has listened

Here’s how your previous feedback has inspired change in recent years…

Sensory room

A newer addition to the library is the sensory room, located on the ground floor, in the collaborative zone AHg.03a. It’s tucked away behind the returns machine and has comfy seating, beanbags, a humidifier, and some fun projector lights so you can adjust the set-up to your liking!

Regular breaks during studying are important for well-being and maintaining concentration, so this immersive sensory space offers the opportunity to recharge and de-stress. Otherwise, you can simply enjoy the calm setting to focus on work, away from the bustle of other library users.

The room was designed with neurodivergent students in mind, but is absolutely welcome to all library users as a secluded spot to de-stress.

BFI Player

“Access to BFI Player and masterclasses will open the world of film for students” – Dr Lynnette Turner, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education

Another recent addition to the Library’s resources is access to the British Film Institute’s streaming service, which offers a vast array of critically acclaimed, independent, and international films. It’s an exciting and ever-growing resource that can really expand your educational experience and creative lens.

Further instructions explaining how to access the BFI player are detailed on the CCCU website. Enjoy exploring!

New Resources: Expanded Archives

This year, we have responded to requests for more library resources by extending our historic newspapers and archives collection! There is a range of materials that focus on themes such as Women’s Studies, Decolonisation, and Disability. They are fascinating archival pieces that may further your university research or simply satisfy a general curiosity about our society’s history.

If you would like to learn more about the archives and special collections, you can explore the learning skills hub module on the CCCU website.

New Libby Resources

We heard you wanted even more resources to support your learning, and so we wanted to highlight the Libby app! Libby offers students access to e-books, audiobooks, films, and magazines that can be streamed anywhere with Wi-fi or downloaded offline through the app.

There is a great range of popular fiction and non-fiction that is regularly updated with new books to use alongside your academic pursuits or for your general reading pleasure. Currently, there is a great selection of books celebrating the themes of Black History Month, Earth Day 2025, and South Asian Heritage Month. 

To access Libby, simply log into LibrarySearch with your university details or download the app to browse the extensive collection of resources.

Please do come along to haunt the library shelves, help yourself to sweets, have a chat, and scribble down your feedback. We look forward to seeing you. Happy Halloween!