Starting afresh this autumn

Bringing back digitised manuscripts and learning resources ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in browser]( For research, inspiration and enjoyment For research, inspiration and enjoyment Starting afresh this autumn As summer starts to fade it can be hard to get your head back into work and start afresh. We’re here to help make the transition gentler with new events, exhibitions and reads to look forward to. There's also news on restoring 1,000 of our digitised manuscripts for researchers and key learning resources for teachers. [Find out more about our services returning]( More of our services return As the new academic year begins, we’re restoring access to more of our collection including over 262 kilometres of books, 100 of our most-used resources for teachers, and 1,000 of our digitised manuscripts. We’re also launching a new system so you can request collection items ahead of your visit to a Reading Room. Read everything we have planned in the latest blog from our CEO, Sir Roly Keating. [Find out more]( Dive into the fascinating world of medieval women with a host of inspiring events to accompany our new exhibition, Medieval Women: In Their Own Words, opening 25 October. [Medieval Get Ready With Me ]( Medieval Get Ready With Me Monday 18 November 19.00 – 20.30 At the Library and online Fascinated by the history of cosmetics, fragrances and treatments? Explore medieval beauty tips and trials in our fun and innovative panel event with journalist Anita Bhagwandas, Professor Jill Burke and curator Amber Butchart. [Book now]( [The Extraordinary Lives of Medieval Women]( The Extraordinary Lives of Medieval Women Monday 11 November 19.00 – 20.30 At the Library and online Historian Hetta Howes charts the life and times of four medieval women: Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, Christine de Pizan and Margery Kempe, who all bucked convention and forged their own path. [Book now]( [Transforming Boston Spa]( Transforming our Boston Spa site Over the last couple of years we’ve been making improvements to our Boston Spa site with the help of significant government investment, creating much-needed storage space for our growing collection and introducing energy-saving measures. Thanks to funding from the Foyle Foundation we’re now also able to open up our collection with a new public viewing gallery and learning spaces, giving visitors, schools and community groups the chance to see how we power each journey of discovery. [Find out more]( [How do you use the library?]( Your views on libraries Thank you to everyone who has filled out our recent survey, it will make a real difference to what we do in the future here at the Library. If you haven’t yet had the chance, we'd really appreciate it if you could spare 20 minutes to help us develop the right products and services for you. [Take the survey]( [Discover your library]( Find your new beginning Libraries are doorways to new worlds and new beginnings. From starting a business or prepping for a new course to simply getting to grips with your new device. The library might just change your day, your week or even your life. Discover your local library through LibraryOn, funded by Arts Council England and powered by the British Library. [Discover your library]( [Shop back-to-uni ]( Shop back-to-uni Study in style with our back to school and university range. Find smart stationery and handy accessories to get you ready for the new term. [Shop now]( [Maidens or Monsters? ]( Maidens or Monsters Uncover our unrivalled medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts in this powerful collection of female-led tales. [Order now]( [Donate today]( Support us As a charity, donations are vital in helping us share our collection with people of all ages, from all communities. A gift today will help us open up a world of ideas and inspiration for everyone. [Donate now]( [British Library Instagram]( [British Library Facebook]( [British Library Twitter]( [British Library YouTube]( [British Library LinkedIn]( [British Library TikTok]( [British Library Instagram]( [British Library Facebook]( [British Library Twitter]( [British Library YouTube]( [British Library LinkedIn]( [British Library TikTok]( © 2024 British Library. 96 Euston Road, London. NW1 2DB. [Privacy Policy]( [Visit us]( • [View our privacy policy]( • [Unsubscribe](