Royal Agricultural University Library

18/03/2026

NEW LIBRARY DISPLAY: Looking for reliable resources on Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism? Check out the selection of titles at the new library display with the theme " Ecotourism" near the library entrance or read the Library's blog post at https://raulibrary.wordpress.com/
Enjoy!

17/03/2026

DONATION: We were delighted to receive donated books by the Georgian Group Library. 🙂❤📚The Georgian Architecture and Heritage books are a useful addition to the stock and can be used by the students attending the modules Cultural Heritage Management, Heritage and Archaeology and Heritage Property.
Donations enrich library’s collection as long as they meet our stock policy.
More information on our blog https://raulibrary.wordpress.com

15/03/2026

13/03/2026

Did you know the Library gives you access to a huge number of e-resources?
Statista is a global data-as-a-service company with an extensive collection of statistics, reports, and insights on over 80,000 topics from 50,000+ sources in 170 industries! It is such a useful tool!
We have access to many more too such as Nature, Web of Science and Digimap! Check out our A-Z list of e-resources on Gateway as well as our Library Guides on accessing and using e-resources to find out more or speak to a member of the library team!

12/03/2026

Today is University Mental Health Day. This years theme is Human Connection. As Easter approaches and assignment deadlines are closing in it is easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated but you are not alone. Reach out to your university community, we are here for you.
"Research proves that strong social relationships are vital to our mental health. Strong connections help support us through difficult times and make good times even brighter. There is a fundamental need to feel valued and feel close to others. Connection is what makes us human." Find out more about UMHD here: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/get-involved/university-mental-health-day/

08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day from the RAU library!
Did you know this year celebrates 115 years since IWD began? The 2026 International Women's Day theme is 'Give to Gain'. Find out about the history of IWD here: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Timeline

05/03/2026

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 by browsing through the portrait of a female artist! More information on our blog https://raulibrary.wordpress.com
Mary Ann Burnet (d.1856) was a botanist who, in conjunction with her brother Gilbert Thomas Burnett (1800-1835), illustrated and authored a compendium of medicinal plants. Plantae Utiliores a multivolume set which RAU library holds includes a description of each plant and its uses, as well as a fully-coloured detailed rendering of its usable parts in a medicinal context.
Meet Mary, a remarkable and talented woman!

18/02/2026

EASTER VACATION 2026: Check out our Easter Holiday opening times below. Please note we are closed Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Remember also that our library e-resources are available via the Library's Gateway page 24/7/365!

17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year from RAU Library 🧧✨
Wishing you a year filled with health, happiness, and good fortune.

16/02/2026

Spring flowers looking blooming lovely around campus! 🥰 💐🌷 Spring is just around the corner - which is your favourite flower? 🌼

13/02/2026

New editions are now available in the library stock!📚❤