We’ve listened, we’ve improved
February 8, 2017
Your views, experiences and feedback on library spaces, support and services – whether you’re a student or a member of staff – are incredibly important to us here at Libraries, Research and Learning Resources (LRLR). We aim to deliver the very best learning and research experience possible – through our library spaces, distinctive collections, learning …
Trial access: Archives of Sexuality & Gender – LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940
February 1, 2017
February is LGBT History Month. To celebrate we’re bringing you trial access to this archive which presents important aspects of LGBTQ life in the second half of the twentieth century and beyond. Archives of Sexuality & Gender – LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940 Material in the archive draws from hundreds of institutions and organizations, …
A little corner of China in GGL
January 20, 2017
From 16-24 January, in a quiet corner of George Green Library on A floor, Chinese brush artist Jiang (Jack) Hongsheng is offering students and staff the opportunity to take a break from work and exams. With Jack’s demonstration and encouragement, you can learn how to paint some of China’s most iconic flora, from plum blossom …
Trial access: People’s Liberation Army Daily database (1949-2016)
January 19, 2017
Jiefangjun Bao, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Daily is the official newspaper of the People’s Republic of China Central Military Commission. First published on 1 January 1956, it acts as the authoritative media of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army to release military news and comprehensive military-related information. This digital archive, hosted on the East View …
Trial access – Caribbean history resources
January 16, 2017
Until 17 February, we have trial access to two Caribbean history collections which are part of the ‘Archive of Americana’ published by Readex. Access the trial here, and then choose from these two options: America’s Historical Imprints – Access to Caribbean History and Culture, 1535-1920 America’s Historical Newspapers – Access to Caribbean Newspapers, 1718-1876 We’d love …
Library Christmas Cheer with the #singinglibrarian
December 15, 2016
Back by popular demand, and in case you missed our Singing Librarian last year, here she is again. Happy Christmas one and all! We have so many wonderful festive musical treats in our library collections at the Denis Arnold Music Library , ranging from the heavy duty vocal score Gloria in excelsis Deo (Cantata) for Soprano,Tenor-Solo and …
NOOC winter study stress!
December 13, 2016
It’s that time of year again, with deadlines and exams looming, so now is a good time to remind everyone about our Nottingham Open Online Courses (NOOCs), which you can access and sign up for through Moodle. Our NOOCs are comprised of different activities and materials which explore library and study skills to support your …
We love this project – Words for Walls
December 7, 2016
You may have heard about the Words for Walls project already because it’s been running since May 2016, and was officially launched as part of the Festival of Literature at the Nottingham Five Leaves Bookshop. We have fallen a bit in love with this project at Library Matters, and have been promoting via Twitter @UoNLibraries …
“Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so”, but not “Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” Reading Groups!
December 2, 2016
As part of this year’s Nottingham Reading Programme the university has chosen Douglas Adams’ classic “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. All first year students were given the opportunity to pick up a special UoN edition. We are running a series of Reading Groups until Thursday 8th December in libraries. It’s an opportunity to get involved with …
Trial access – Routledge Historical Resources: History of Feminism
November 23, 2016
Until 20 December, we have trial access to Routledge Historical Resources: History of Feminism. Use this research tool to study the long nineteenth century (1776–1928) through thematic collections in areas such as Feminism, the History of Economic Thought, Romanticism and Empire. History of Feminism contains primary and secondary resources, including full books, selected chapters, and journal …
