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Welcome to our new-look Library Blog!

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Welcome to our new-look BPP Library Blog. We’re really excited to share this new space with you. Keep an eye out here for all things library-related, including:
  • our equality and diversity initiatives

  • resources available to you

  • developments related to your subject area

  • service updates

  • library events

  • what the team can offer you in terms of learning support

As we add our updates, we’d love to hear what you think – please do comment and let us know your thoughts. (Prefer to contact the Library Team directly? Email us at: library@bpp.com.)
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What’s happened to the previous Library blog posts?
We’ve kept these in their original home, here: https://bpplibrary.wordpress.com/   Check out this space for information on our equality and diversity initiatives, and much more, pre-February ‘25.
An orange and blue patterned banner with bold white text that reads ‘04/09/2025: The BPP London East (Portsoken) Library Hub will be open for in person appointments via email.
09/03/2025
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Information on how to contact the BPP London East Library Hub team tomorrow (04/09/2025), via email, for in an in-person appointment.
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Against a pale green background, bold white text reads: 'Accessibility in the Library: ergonomic laptop stands now at BPP London Central (Holborn) Library'.
08/20/2025
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Information on ergonomic adjustable laptop stands now available at BPP London Central (Holborn) Library.
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A dark blue and pale purple social media square post, with bold white text that reads: 'South Asian Heritage Month 2025: celebrating South Asian literature.' Smaller white text reads: We are proud to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month'
07/29/2025
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BPP University Library are delighted to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) (18 July-17 August 2025). The SAHM theme for this year is ‘Roots to Routes’, celebrating and exploring heritage, connection and community, and reflecting on personal journeys and identity.


Some of the fantastic books by South Asian authors that we have available for students to borrow as part of our 'Great Reads' collections of fiction and nonfiction include:

 

·         Monica Ali

·        Jumpa Lahiri

·         Bali Rai

·         Jeet Thayil

…and more!

Calling all BPP students! We want to hear from you! Do you have a favourite South Asian author you'd like to see in our 'Great Reads' collections? Comment under our South Asian Heritage Month post on the Virtual Campus. All book recommendations will be considered.

We wish all BPP students and staff celebrating South Asian Heritage Month a happy and memorable month.


#BPPLibraryGreatReads

 

Image description: a dark blue and pale purple social media square post, with bold white text that reads: 'South Asian Heritage Month 2025: celebrating South Asian literature.' Smaller white text reads: We are proud to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month (18 July-17 August) 2025. Do you have any favourite books by South Asian authors that you would like to see in our Great Reads collections? Let us know! All requests will be considered.'

 

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Against a yellow gradient background, bold black text reads: 'Update: BPP London Central (Holborn) Library Short Loan Collection'.
07/14/2025
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Information on the new borrowing period (three hours) for the BPP London Central (Holborn) Collection.
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An infographic with a purple gradient background. Bold white text reads: ‘BPP Library Supports Disability Pride Month with the BPP Library Disability and Neurodiversity Awareness Reading List: Available to browse on the BPP Online Library.
07/11/2025
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Information on the BPP Library Disability and Neurodiversity Awareness reading list, in support of Disability Pride Month (July 2025).
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Against a cream background decorated with a rainbow ribbon, bold text reads 'Happy Pride from the BPP University Library Team'.
07/04/2025
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Happy Pride from the BPP University Library Team. This post contains useful information on Pride and safety and security when attending Pride events in London.
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A colour illustration of a diverse group of six people standing in a line, wearing different coloured outfits.
07/03/2025
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Information on the BPP University Library Safe Space policy.
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Against a pale green background, yellow and white text reads, 'BPP University Library celebrates Windrush Day 2025.' To the right, white text reads 'Visit out Windrush Book Display at BPP London Central (Holborn) Library. Browse Windrush online books
06/20/2025
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Information on how BPP University Library is supporting and celebrating Windrush Day (22nd June 2025).
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Against a white background, text reads: ‘In Loving Memory of Those Lost in Air India Flight AI171: We mourn the loss of every life taken in the tragic plane crash. Our hearts are with their families, friends and communities.’ In between the text is a
06/18/2025
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We honour and remember the precious lives lost in the plane crash at Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, India, last week. Our deepest sympathies and support go out to the loved ones of those lost, and anyone affected by the tragedy. Today, from 14.00 onwards, there will be a memorial hosted by the Students' Association on the Second Floor at Portsoken.

Please join us in remembering the lives lost, and wear white if you can, in respect for Gujarati mourning customs.

We understand this may be a very difficult and emotionally challenging time for many students. Wellbeing guidance is available here, safeguarding assistance is available here, and Mental Health First Aider assistance is available at BPP London Central (Holborn) Library and at the London East (Portsoken) Library Hub, during staffing hours.

Image: courtesy of the BPP Students’ Association

Image description: against a white background, text reads: ‘In Loving Memory of Those Lost in Air India Flight AI171: We mourn the loss of every life taken in the tragic plane crash. Our hearts are with their families, friends and communities.’ In between the text is an illustration of a white peace dove holding a leafy branch.

We honour and remember the precious lives lost in the plane crash at Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, India, last week. Our deepest sympathies and support go out to the loved ones of those lost, and anyone affected by the tragedy. Today, from 14.00 onwards, there will be a memorial hosted by the Students' Association on the Second Floor at Portsoken.

Please join us in remembering the lives lost, and wear white if you can, in respect for Gujarati mourning customs. 

 

We understand this may be a very difficult and emotionally challenging time for many students. Wellbeing guidance is available here, safeguarding assistance is available here, and Mental Health First Aider assistance is available at BPP London Central (Holborn) Library and at the London East (Portsoken) Library Hub, during staffing hours.

 

Image: courtesy of the BPP Students’ Association

 

Image description: against a white background, text reads: ‘In Loving Memory of Those Lost in Air India Flight AI171: We mourn the loss of every life taken in the tragic plane crash. Our hearts are with their families, friends and communities.’ In between the text is an illustration of a white peace dove holding a leafy branch.

We honour and remember the precious lives lost in the plane crash at Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, India, last week. Our deepest sympathies and support go out to the loved ones of those lost, and anyone affected by the tragedy. Today, from 14.00 onwards, there will be a memorial hosted by the Students' Association on the Second Floor at Portsoken.

Please join us in remembering the lives lost, and wear white if you can, in respect for Gujarati mourning customs. 

 

We understand this may be a very difficult and emotionally challenging time for many students. Wellbeing guidance is available here, safeguarding assistance is available here, and Mental Health First Aider assistance is available at BPP London Central (Holborn) Library and at the London East (Portsoken) Library Hub, during staffing hours.

 

Image: courtesy of the BPP Students’ Association

 

Image description: against a white background, text reads: ‘In Loving Memory of Those Lost in Air India Flight AI171: We mourn the loss of every life taken in the tragic plane crash. Our hearts are with their families, friends and communities.’ In between the text is an illustration of a white peace dove holding a leafy branch.

We honour and remember the precious lives lost in the plane crash at Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, India, last week. Our deepest sympathies and support go out to the loved ones of those lost, and anyone affected by the tragedy. Today, from 14.00 onwards, there will be a memorial hosted by the Students' Association on the Second Floor at Portsoken.

Please join us in remembering the lives lost, and wear white if you can, in respect for Gujarati mourning customs. 

 

We understand this may be a very difficult and emotionally challenging time for many students. Wellbeing guidance is available here, safeguarding assistance is available here, and Mental Health First Aider assistance is available at BPP London Central (Holborn) Library and at the London East (Portsoken) Library Hub, during staffing hours.

 

Image: courtesy of the BPP Students’ Association

 

Image description: against a white background, text reads: ‘In Loving Memory of Those Lost in Air India Flight AI171: We mourn the loss of every life taken in the tragic plane crash. Our hearts are with their families, friends and communities.’ In between the text is an illustration of a white peace dove holding a leafy branch.

We honour and remember the precious lives lost in the plane crash at Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, India, last week. Our deepest sympathies and support go out to the loved ones of those lost, and anyone affected by the tragedy. Today, from 14.00, there will be a memorial hosted by the Students' Association on the Second Floor at Portsoken. Please join us in remembering the lives lost, and wear white if you can, in respect for Gujarati mourning customs. 

 

We understand this may be a very difficult and emotionally challenging time for many students. Wellbeing guidance is available here, safeguarding assistance is available here, and Mental Health First Aider assistance is available at BPP London Central (Holborn) Library and at the Portsoken Library Hub, during staffing hours. 

 

Image: courtesy of the BPP Students’ Association 

Against a pale cream background, bold red, blue, and green text reads: 'The BPP London East (Portsoken) Library Hub Is One Year Old!  To celebrate, you are invited to the BPP Library Hub Celebration: Meet the Library Team in person, delicious doughnu
06/05/2025
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Information on the BPP London East (Portsoken) Library Hub Birthday Celebration, scheduled to take place on 6th June 2025, from 12.00-14.00, in collaboration with the BPP Students' Association.