Critical thinking
How to introduce a blog AND entice you to read it? Maybe a topic of the month? I thought to myself. My topic ‘of the month’ might hold your interest for 5 minutes. That’s all it takes to read a …
What do librarians do in the summer?
I wish I could think of a witty punchline, but I can’t so I’m going to share some highlights of the ARCLIB, Architecture Librarians Conference which I attended, recently, at De Montfort University in Leicester. The conference began with an …
Guy Begbie’s Architectural Bookworks
A cabinet display of experimental artist's books by Guy Begbie.
The University Library is delighted to have an exhibition of unique artists books by Guy Begbie. Guy describes his practice as “multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary.” The books demonstrate techniques including printmaking, drawing, painting, small scale casting, video media and bookbinding. Bookworks is displayed in the glass cabinet near the …
Artist’s books by Guy Begbie now on display
We are pleased to display a series of experimental artist’s books produced by Guy Begbie. You can find some of these books displayed in the first glass cabinet on your left as you enter the Library Atrium and still more …
Disability in the Modern World
A database reminder One person in seven experiences disability (World Bank, World Report on Disability, 2015, Washington, DC). Yet the story of this community and its contributions is largely absent from the scholarly record. Disability in the Modern World: History …
Outstanding books for young people with disabilities
I’ve just taken delivery of a collection of books, nominated by the UK for IBBY’s List of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities, 2017. Some of the books are intended for use by young people with disabilities and others …
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Realms of Gold – Exploring Our Rare and Special Collections.
Have you ever spotted on the catalogue that some of our books are kept in the Rare Books Collection? Did you wonder why? Or imagine what else is in there? Here at the library, staff treat all our books with …
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Feeling stressed? STOPP!
This week (14-21 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week. You can pick up business card sized reminders from the shelves beneath our Community Noticeboard near the Library Café. Stop! Take a breath (become aware of your breathing). Observe (be present, …
Micro Library
I had the pleasure of attending a public lecture recently, Lee Shearman: The Micro Library. Lee, who graduated in Fine Art from the University of Porsmouth in 1998, shared the highlights and some cautionary tales from his career so far. …
