Timeline Photos

The Library is currently out of laptops! Please use the lapsafe in the Arches instead, thanks

Anyone needing a PC to do assignment work? We have a loads of spare in the Arches learning centre. If you want to drop in! #studyhard

Unfortunately the printer in the Arches is currently out of order.

Anyone needing a PC to do assignment work? We have a handful spare in the SOLA learning centre. until 1pm if you want to drop in! #studyhard

Timeline Photos

Love this challenge! Who will do it with us?! #booklovers #librarylife

Timeline Photos

On this day, 9 January 1854, the first free lending Library opened, on Marylebone Road, London. #factoftheday

Did you know? There were 11 whole days in 1752 that never actually existed! Up until 1753, Britain used the Julian Calender which consisted on 365.25 days . It was fractionally too long and, over time, fell out of line with the seasions. In 1752, Britain abandoned this calender for a new one (which we used to day) meaning that 3rd September instantly became 13th September therefore... ...Nothing whatsoever happened in British history between 3 and 13 September 1752. Those 11 days are completely missing from history! #factoftheday #alwayslearning

Ever wondered why you had to take your Christmas decorations down on the 5th January?! Long ago people believed that tree-spirits lived in the greenery (holy, ivy etc) they decorated their houses with. The greenery was brought into the house to provide a safe haven for the tree-spirits during the harsh midwinter days. Once this period was over it was necessary to return the the tree-spirits into the countryside once again. Failure to do this would mean that vegetation would not be able to start growing again. It was also thought that, if you left the greenery in the house, the tree-spirits would cause mischief in the house until they were released! So remember to take your Christmas tree down tonight if you don't want those pesky tree-spirits playing tricks on you! #factoftheday #alwayslearning

Modern day braille | RNIB | Supporting people with sight loss

Today is World Braille Day! A day to celebrate the most widely used tactile alphabet for the blind, invented by Louis Braille in1829! This brilliant language is all around us and makes a massive difference to the lives of people with sight loss. http://www.rnib.org.uk/braille-and-moon-%e2%80%93-tactile-codes-braille-past-present-and-future/modern-day-braille

How Was King Tut's Tomb Discovered?

Did you know? On this day in 1924, English explorer Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor, Egypt. http://history1900s.about.com/od/1920s/a/kingtut.htm We have some brilliant books on Ancient Egypt and other facinating topics in the library so If you fancy reading somethihg alongside your course books, come and see what we have! #factoftheday #alwayslearning

10 secrets for New Year resolution success - Live Well - NHS Choices

Happy New Year to all you wonderful people! Has anyone made any New Year's resolutions!? If you're wanting to make a small lifestyle change but don't quite know what, here are some guidelines from the NHS to help you stay mentally and physically well. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Healthychristmas/Pages/NewYearresolutions.aspx

All of us in the Learning Resources team wish you all a very merry christmas! Enjoy the break and remember you can still use the Resource Finder on the VLE to access online resources!