Today new internet anti-piracy measures have been announced. This writer was, in a previous job, involved in policing some of the darker corners of the Internet. One thing I learned was how easily the authorities can find out what you’ve …

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The World Bank Before I review this website, a few lines about the organisation in question. The World Bank provides large loans for capital investment in developing countries.  It is a United Nations financial institution and was established in 1944 …

Business website of the fortnight 07/05/14 Read more »

From University Librarian, Roisin Gwyer: “It’s that time of year again when students nominate staff in 6 categories including Outstanding Learner Support.  I’m really pleased to see that a member of Library staff has been nominated – this means that …

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The University Library is happy to report that a pair of Herring Gulls has once again nested on top of the library building.  We believe this is the same pair as last year since the gulls are nesting in the …

Library Plays Host to Bird Baby Nursery Read more »

Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day in the USA. The idea is simple – find a poem you like, stick a copy in your pocket and share it with friends during the day. We think it would be nice …

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What kind of Western comprised over a third of all Westerns financed by German producers?   That’s just the kind of thing you can find out in Germany 2 our latest addition to the Directory of World Cinema series.  This nicely …

Creative Arts Book of the Week 23/04/14 Read more »

In my capacity as Assistant Librarian for Business and CCI, you may think that ‘never the twain shall meet’.  With a background in corporate business and a lifelong interest in cultural/creative industries I was lucky to be offered the job …

The curious incident of the Assistant Faculty Librarian for Business and CCI Read more »

Many thanks to all who voted in our shelving poll. Beige was clearly an unpopular option, but it was a close run thing between light grey and silver. We have opted for silver as a) it is a popular choice …

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The Audio Arts Archive was originally produced as a cassette-based magazine for the new generation of British artists and art professionals to talk about their work in a free and an unmediated way.  It was established in 1973 by William …

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You can’t miss this huge book on the library display – Magic: 1400 – 1950.  Not only is it huge, its gorgeous – celebrating more than 500 years of visual culture relating to the world’s greatest magicians.  It draws on …

Creative Arts Book of the Week 08/04/14 Read more »