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IOE Library
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World-leading library specialising in education, at the UCL Institute of Education.
20 Bedford Way, London, United Kingdom WC1H 0AL
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https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/libraries-and-study-spaces/ioe-library
Want a little festive cheer for your books? Come and grab a bookmark from our helpdesk. ⛄ 🔖 📚

#WeAreIOE #AdventCalendar #Bookmarks #ChristmasCheer #UCLLibraries
December 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Here are the answers to our Guess the song quiz. How did you do?? 🎵 🐧 🎄 🎸

#UCLLibraries #WeAreIOE #AdventCalendar #MerryChristmas #ChristmasSongs #ChristmasQuiz
December 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
From Taylor Swift to Michelangelo 🤔 Answer 12 copyright quiz questions for a chance to win a prize! Even if you haven't had a chance to see the display and pick up the questions from Level 4 of the library, you can still take part online. ucl-global.libwizard.com/f/copyright_...
December 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Heads up: if you need to request something through our Click & Collect or Scan & Send services before Christmas, you need to do it before Friday 19 December at 12.00. These services will resume after the holiday on Monday 5 January.
December 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Quiz time! Can you guess the song from the photos? 🎵 🐧 🎄 🎸

Answers coming later in the week...

#AdventCalendar #UCLLibraries #WeAreIOE #ChristmasSongs
December 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Spot the odd one out. Here are some things we have found in the library and one we haven't. If you think you've lost something, ask at the Help Desk. Anything not claimed will be sent to the Lost Property on the main campus. Search for UCL Lost Property to find out how to report anything you lose.
December 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Happy days. Our pods are now fully powered and those on Level 4 have brand new height-adjustable furniture. Book a space now to try them out.
December 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Wishing a happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating from all of us at the IOE Library.
December 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Check out this banana bread recipe for this cold and frosty morning.
December 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
From playful to serious, here are some more student creations.

Photo 1: Hannah Plunkett
Photo 2: Lisa
Photo 3: Hillary
Photo 4: anonymous
December 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
In what ways are researchers entangled with what is being investigated? How can we capture fleeting and multiple aspects of life? Inspired by practices such as yarn bombing, MA students on the module Understanding Education Research responded by making interventions in the IOE library.
Photo 3: Rosy
December 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Looking for a dose of seasonal cheer this cold dark December? Come and hear the Winter Warmers, UCL's Community Choir, perform in the Jeffery Hall at the IOE on Tues 16 Dec from 13.30-14.00. It's free, fun and festive. Come and listen. You deserve it. 🎄🎁❄️
December 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Human rights are not just abstract ideas or political rhetoric. They form the bedrock of our everyday lives, upholding every individual's dignity, equality and freedom. And they were founded, and must be protected, through collective action and international cooperation.
#HumanRightsDay
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We warmly invite you to a festive afternoon of gift wrapping, crafting and games! Everyone is welcome. We have an array of crafting materials for you to get your hands on, so come along to make gift tags, or play a board game. It’s all in our Library Teaching Room on Friday 12 Dec from 1-3pm.
December 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We think the IOE building looks stunning in every season, winter included. What do you think? ❄️
December 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Here are the answers from yesterday's quick-fire quiz. How did you do?

#WeAreIOE #Quizmas #UCLLibraries #AdventCalendar
December 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Here's a small Christmas quiz to start your weekend! Your 60 seconds starts now...

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December 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Yay or Nay?! Since our tree is not up yet, one of the library elves decided to decorate the plants with tinsel instead... #ChristmasFail #AttemptWasMade
December 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Whether your books are big or small, remember to take a wellbeing break while you study this winter. Check out our book displays.
December 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Look out for the local Bloomsbury foxes that sometimes drop in for a nap in the walkways around the library. The best place to spot them is from the window desks on the SOAS side of Level 4 of the library.
December 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Are you interested in learning German? Join a free one-hour Christmas-themed introduction to German language and culture at the IOE Library. It's taking place in the Library Teaching Room on Friday 5 December from 2-3pm. Everyone is welcome - no previous knowledge required! Come and join us.
December 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The countdown begins. The Christmas trees are going up, the nights are drawing in, and the end of term approaches. Follow our advent calendar for a dose of seasonal cheer and information about our services over the winter break.
December 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Ever wondered how to stay on the right side of copyright while diving into your course readings? Drop by the stand outside the library between 11am and 2pm today to get your copyright problems solved, pick up some sweet treats, get the chance to win £25 vouchers, and meet Colin the Copyright Nerd.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
✨Our study pods are now bookable. ✨ These soundproofed spaces include single pods and some with a capacity of four, and can be booked up to 3 hours a day. Find out more and book a space via library-calendars.ucl.ac.uk/r The pods will have electrics and new furniture (on Level 4) fitted soon.
November 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Meet Colin the Copyright Literacy Nerd.
Drop by the IoE Library entrance on Tuesday 25 November 11 am – 2 pm to say hello and see a demo of UCL’s new copyright game. #UCLLibraries #Copyright
November 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM