Tag: events

By Posted on Posted in Subjects: Humanities No Comments Tagged with , , ,

Pop into the Library and get expert help finding information from primary historical sources as diverse as the Chatham House international relations archive, Mass Observation Online (1930s-1999), African-American Communities, political archives covering the Middle East, China and Japan and historical collections delving further back into the life and culture of 19th century Britain. Representatives from our online archive suppliers Gale and AM (formerly Adam Matthew) will share a table in the Library Atrium from 11am – 3pm next Wednesday 6 November.

Get help on finding primary research evidence for such specialist Humanities, Politics, and cultural resources, expert tips from the resource providers, and a great many freebie giveaways!

Read more ›

By Posted on Posted in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion No Comments Tagged with , , ,

Join UoP Global at the SPARK Community Space in Fratton to celebrate Nigerian National Day, 4-6 pm tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 1 October)!

Celebrate the day with a student ambassador reading from a Nigerian storybook from the “Outside In World Book Collection” of children’s books in translation and a social event with free transport and affordable food and drink for any budget.

Book your place on Eventbrite to let us know you’re coming!

Read more ›

By Posted on Posted in About your Library, Events, Subjects: Creative Arts, Thing of the Day No Comments Tagged with , , , ,

The University Library invites you to visit and find out about the wonderful collection Outside in World: Children’s Books in Translation by joining us at one of our upcoming drop-ins.

Discover this prestigious collection of international books that have been translated from their original languages into English. Feel free to bring children to explore the collection and enjoy a children’s storytime event at each of the drop-ins.

Situated near the Library Café, we actively encourage the use of this unique collection to support research and teaching, community outreach, and reading for pleasure.

Read more ›

By Posted on Posted in About your Library No Comments Tagged with , , , ,

We’re choosing the books and all getting prepared to host the Library’s first Global Storytime event, 4-5 pm on Wednesday 13 March. We have a couple of superb student storytellers signed up, and they have chosen some really exciting children’s …

Children’s global storytime Read more »