Divine Images from our Rare Books Collection
Over the past couple of months, our new Rare Books display case has been put to great use to show to you some of our collection that are not usually on display. In October we had the powerful artwork of …
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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 …
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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Reading for Pleasure – Happy days are here again!
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and at this time of year students and staff are particularly under strain busily preparing for exams, completing dissertations and finishing off final submissions. Our brains are crammed with ‘useful’ information, our bodies …
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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. …
Your favourite IBBY books
Last Wednesday afternoon visitors to the library were greeted with a display of 52 of the best illustrated children’s books from around the World. We asked you to select your favourite book from the IBBY Honours List display, a task which was …
IBBY Books
Gear yourself up for an afternoon of frolics and fun when IBBY comes to town! The University Library is hosting a touring exhibition representing the best in international children’s book illustration from the IBBY Honour List. The International Board on Books …
Where’s Pablo today?
Here we see Pablo Penguin – our friendly little compatriot (who is very excited to meet you all by they way, he has been looking forward to it for months and will tell you so if you contact him on his …
Creative Arts Book of the Week: Special Guest Reviewer: Cat Askew
French Art Deco, Jared Goss, London: Thames and Hudson, 2014. I was invited by Greta to select a book of my choice (from Creative & Cultural Industries) and as I’m about to pick a topic for my Dissertation I thought …
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Vice Chancellor officially opens the Library Book Nook
The Vice Chancellor officially opened the Library Book Nook today, commenting that it was important both in itself and as a testament to the commitment of the Library both to supporting the rounded development of our clients and encouraging a balanced approach to …
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