Birkbeck Library

A blast from the past! Here are a couple of photos from our archive showing off one of our old Biochemistry labs and our computer science department (circa. 1973). Don't worry, we've updated things since...

If you'd like to see more photos like this, take a look at our image collection online: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/library/image-collections

We're running bitesize sessions (only 10-15 minutes long) next week on a variety of topics including: How to find books on the catalogue and log-in to e-resources, and how to search for journal articles. You can sign up for these below:

Finding books and ebooks using the catalogue: tinyurl.com/5af3vu5e
Finding journal articles for your essays and assignments: https://tinyurl.com/42ee8swy

We're updating our Reading for Pleasure collection and we want your help! Have you enjoyed any great books lately? Do you have a favourite you'd love to share? Or maybe you just want to read something new? Let us know your suggestions by leaving a note on the board on the first floor or leave a comment below.

100 years ago: The Court of Electors' Centenary Dinner at Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly, to celebrate the first centenary of the College. The Court of Electors was Birkbeck's alumni body and elected four representatives to the College Governors.

King George V sent a congratulatory greeting to those present: "I earnestly trust that Birkbeck College may continue to prosper to the ever increasing advancement and benefit of generations to come."

Huge congratulations to all of this week's new graduates! Don't forget that alumni can join the Library for free - just apply for your Alumni card through MyBirkbeck! 📚🦉🧑‍🎓

200 years ago, the London Mechanics' Institution gave access to education to the working people of London. We still do.