New Books May 2024
The following is a list of new books received by the Library during May. More complete listings for the year can be found on our website’s new books page.
The impact of AI in libraries… so far
As the initial hype around AI begins to die down and people everywhere start to engage meaningfully with the technology, questions are beginning to be asked about what the latest generations of AI are good for. For most, they seem to be succeeding simple search algorithms as a way to find and now summarise existing content automate mundane tasks, freeing humans to make decisions and perform more involved tasks.
Cut, print, publish! The creative work of Mark Howard Jones
We are delighted to welcome an exhibition of lino print illustration art by MA Illustration student Mark Howard Jones. Mark specialises in relief printmaking and painting. He shares that his “work combines the process of making with capturing the social and cultural memories associated with walking, drawing inspiration from the vibrant tapestry of his local Hampshire environment.
Southsea Sangha turns 10 years old
Southsea Sangha, a vibrant community dedicated to Buddhist Meditation and Community Practice, is thrilled to announce its 10 year anniversary celebration. If you need a chance to chill and have an interest in meditation or are curious about meditation practices, reserve your spot and join the birthday celebrations from 6-9 pm on 2 June at Offbeet Café, Albert Road.
Library donations form the foundation of a new African university library collection
The University Library recently donated a large collection of our older books to a new University in Nigeria, the Cosmopolitan University in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. This new North African university’s Vice-Chancellor is Prof. Carl Adams, former professor of …
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Make time to move!
Mental Health UK found that 56% of people said regular exercise helped them manage stress and burnout but as a country, we are moving 20% less than we did in the 1960s! Find your way to buck the trend by moving in …
A van full of pleasure
The Public Library tuk-tuk book van will pull up outside the University Library this Wednesday (15 May) to bring a selection of fiction books and sign up new customers for free as part of Feel Good Fest! Stop by between …
London campus
Working with Waltham Forest Council and their educational property and services partner Northchild Group, the University is excited to extend our offering of degree apprenticeships and flexible study options into the heart of the big City, bringing higher education to Walthamstow.
We’ll still be offering the same high level of library support service to all our clients through our online chat service and by email, and if anyone fancies a jaunt to the seaside, all our London students will be able to visit the University Library and enjoy our facilities in person.
Vending a little joy
Apparently, our vending machines are one of our best kept secrets. You can get hot and cold drinks and light snacks 24/7 from our vending machines, which live just around the corner from the café.
Visit to the Royal Institute of British Architects
Greta Friggens, CCI Faculty Librarian, tells us of her trip to RIBA headquarters in London, exploring the rare books and splendid collections in their library.
