Sign-up to one of our Employability Skills workshops to find out how City Library can support your personal development and transition into the workplace. 1. Researching future employers using library resources When applying for jobs you’ll need to be able to demonstrate to future employers that you keep up to date with news and current affairs…Continue Reading Employability Skills workshops at City Library
Dramatic discovery of medieval manuscript
Last year two members of library staff discovered an unknown manuscript in the City Library Special Collections. The two members of staff, Rob Hodgson and Simon Bralee, unearthed the manuscript whilst auditing the collections. The text The manuscript contains two texts – the Algorismus (or De Arte Numerandi) and the De Anni Ratione – written…Continue Reading Dramatic discovery of medieval manuscript
Ms Setsuko Thurlow visits City
Last Week City was privileged to host Ms Setsuko Thurlow who discussed her experiences in Hiroshima in 1945. Ms Setsuko Thurlow was in the UK to receive the Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace on Saturday. A Canadian citizen, she has previously received the Order of Canada Medal, the highest honour for Canadian…Continue Reading Ms Setsuko Thurlow visits City
The Disappearance of Miss Bebb
Proving once again that Library staff are multi-talented folk, Alex Giles, a member of the City Library team has written a drama to be performed by an all star cast. “The Disappearance of Miss Bebb”, a 90 minute radio-style version of Alex’s screenplay “Justice” will be performed at Middle Temple Hall on 2nd April. About the play …Continue Reading The Disappearance of Miss Bebb
How to: Create a mind map
Mind mapping is an active and visual way of representing information. Unlike linear notes (traditional notes written out), with a mind map you can view all of your notes on one page and visually identify structure and relationships more effectively. You can use old fashioned paper and pencils or mind mapping software to create one….Continue Reading How to: Create a mind map
Bookable study spaces at Cass Business School, Bunhill Row
In response to feedback from you, we’re trialling bookable study spaces during the revision and exam period at Cass Learning Resource Centre, Bunhill Row. Students can book a space to study on weekdays from today, 27th March, until 5th May 2017. Sessions of three hours are available between 9am and 9pm and users can book one session…Continue Reading Bookable study spaces at Cass Business School, Bunhill Row
Resource of the month: ProQuest Refworks
Given up on new year’s resolutions and office decluttering projects but still hoarding lots of research references? Maybe you would like to try a new reference management software. ProQuest RefWorks is a new, updated online reference management tool available to staff, students and alumni of City, University of London. It can be integrated into your…Continue Reading Resource of the month: ProQuest Refworks
Colour me calm 2
Adult colouring books have been some of the bestsellers in recent years… Is it anything to do with ever-growing levels of stress? At City Library we’re joining in the craze again by bringing out some new colouring pages (and an old favourite) for you to escape into… Colour the London Cityscape or Colour the George Daniels Clock As Nick Scott…Continue Reading Colour me calm 2
Bookable Silent Study Spaces return for 24/7 Opening
As part of our exam season offering, Bookable Silent Study Spaces will return to Northampton Square Library. To help you plan and organise your exam preparation, Library Services are offering Bookable Silent Study Spaces on weekdays from 24th April – 2nd June. Sessions of two or three hours are available from 9am to 9pm. You can book one session a day, with…Continue Reading Bookable Silent Study Spaces return for 24/7 Opening
Your Voice, Our Action – Exams special
Thank you for your feedback. We enjoyed getting out from behind the Library Service Desk to talk to you and we loved collecting your comments from the walls over the 2 week period. We especially liked the fact that 97% of comments about library staff were extra lovely! We’ve looked at every single comment. While a few of your suggestions…Continue Reading Your Voice, Our Action – Exams special