“Sounds beyond music” talk postponed
We regret Dr John Kannenberg’s talk this evening, “Sounds Beyond Music”, has been postponed due to unforeseeable circumstances. John hopes to reschedule his talk shortly.
Category: About your Library
Inormation about the University of Portsmouth Library, its services and activities
Children’s literacy volunteering opportunity
Are you considering a career working with children – perhaps as a teacher or learning support worker? Don’t miss the exciting upcoming opportunity to read to local children and the children of our current students during Global Week in March. Read a story to a group of children in the Library and help engage their imaginations in a creative artwork exercise afterwards. You will be able to choose the book you read, and full training and support will be given.
Vending a little joy
Working early or late has some benefits – there’s always space to spread out, it’s quieter, so you can concentrate without distractions, and it’s a good time to wander over to the Library and get stuck into some serious study. Yet, you need to stay hydrated and fed even when you’ve exhausted your snack box and the local coffee shops have closed (or not yet opened). Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered.
Student Led Change – 2024 update
It’s amazing how much we’ve changed since you joined us (unless you’ve just joined us, in which case we are busy changing even as I type this!). We are always keen to hear what our clients think and want, and we are forever watching to spot what you find challenging. Our ongoing Customer Service Excellence Standard recognition shows our ongoing commitment to delivering the best service possible as our staff “go the extra mile” and embed enhancements to your Library experience across the board. So, what’s gotten better?
A helping hand with heavy books
Anyone can injure themselves and find it difficult to carry books around, and while we make as many books available electronically as possible, a few books remain only available in print, while some people prefer to read from printed books, particularly when they study for extended periods. Often, academic books tend to be the sort of heavy book with which you can prop open a door or build a small bunker.
Happily, between our postal loans, wheeled book trolleys, and click and collect service, both our print and electronic books are easily available to everyone.
Sounds Beyond Music – free public talk
Don’t miss Dr John Kannenberg’s public talk exploring the Museum of Portable Sound at 5.30 pm on Friday 26 January 2024, where John will be giving an introduction to the Museum, playing some of the sounds in the collection, and offering a walkthrough of the Sounds Beyond Music exhibits from the Museums’ Physical Objects Collection.
24/7 library opening returns
We all hope you had an enjoyable and restful Christmas break! It’s the start of term again, which means your library is open 24/7 from today. Whatever you need, please get in touch and let us know. We’re all here …
New Year’s resolutions?
Some people love the fresh start of a new year and the idea of tackling something new or giving up something old. Others hate the idea of the pressure or fear of finding they have given up by the second …
New eBooks December 2023
The following is a list of new ebooks received by the Library during December. More complete listings for the year can be found on our website’s new books page
New Books December 2023
The following is a list of new books received by the Library during December. More complete listings for the year can be found on our website’s new books page
