#SalutingOurSisters #WeMatter
By Melissa Bowden

Black History Month 2023 – celebrating Black British female authors

October 6, 2023

This year, Black History Month is dedicated to honouring the achievements of Black women. The theme of ‘Saluting Our Sisters’ recognises the exceptional contributions that pioneering Black women have made to all aspects of society. To that end, we’re sharing a list of ten must-read books to celebrate the outstanding literary contributions of Black British

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Sarah Ison University of Sussex
By Melissa Bowden

Meet the Librarian – Sarah Ison

September 29, 2023

What’s it like to support students around the world who study online and never visit the university library in person? We spoke to Sarah Ison, Online Distance Learning Librarian, from the University of Sussex to find out! How and when did you decide to become a librarian? It wasn’t until I was doing my geography

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Three university students walking in a university building
By Amber Lovell

Navigating your first week at university 

September 20, 2023

Welcome to the exciting world of university life!   We know the first day can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions, but fear not! We’ve got your back with some tremendous tips to help you make your way through your first week of lectures and seminars.   Early bird catches the… knowledge! Set your alarm clock a

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#ReadaneBookDay #ebookLove
By Melissa Bowden

Read an eBook Day 2023

September 18, 2023

Are you a fan of eBooks? Or perhaps print books hold a special place in your heart? We understand, but eBooks are revolutionising the way students learn. Read an eBook Day is the perfect occasion to embrace the wonders of digital reading. Let’s explore how eBooks can help you to study smarter! Convenient There’s no

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Anne Worden University of Portsmouth
By Melissa Bowden

Meet the Librarian – Anne Worden

September 7, 2023

Anne Worden from the University of Portsmouth was the lucky winner of cupcakes for her library team in our summer webinar. We caught up with Anne to find out more about her library career, and we got some excellent recommendations for European crime dramas along the way! How and when did you become a librarian?

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Welcome Week 2023 Freshers' Week 2023 new students
By Zaria Zaman

What to do during Welcome Week

September 5, 2023

Welcome Week, commonly known as Freshers’ Week, takes place before your lectures start and is designed to help you settle into university. It’s a big time for new students, as it comes with so much to do! Here is our list of things to consider doing during the start of your university experience. Moving into

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