Category: Library Resources

Pride from Library Services

June is Pride month! Find out what resources and recommended titles we have here at City St George’s, ranging from films and performances to books, magazines, newspapers and all the way to world-class research. To Watch City St George’s has a lot of streaming and on demand services you can watch at your leisure. Kanopy…Continue Reading Pride from Library Services

Local history in the Library – A House on Clerkenwell Green

Image of book, A House on Clerkenwell Green, positioned on outdoor chessboard in Clerkenwell park

A House on Clerkenwell Green, by Andrew Rothstein, is a small book that covers over 300 years of history, through the story of a building, built in 1737/38, on Clerkenwell Green, as a charity school for local Welsh boys, children of migrant workers. The Christian charity school movement behind it, the author suggests, was an…Continue Reading Local history in the Library – A House on Clerkenwell Green

Have you met the New Scientist at City St George’s?

Screenshot of an edition of 'The New Scientist' in Pressreader.

We’ve written about our love for PressReader many times before, but now science fans can jump for joy as The New Scientist has just been added to the platform. This magazine is perfect for those fascinated by science and technology, or those who just want to broaden their magazine horizons with an interesting and informative…Continue Reading Have you met the New Scientist at City St George’s?

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025!   This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.   Together, let’s create a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms.  Find out more about at: Neurodiversity Celebration Week.  We aim…Continue Reading It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

Let’s get Clinical

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Clinical Skills.net is a fantastic new database now available to access via Library Services….Continue Reading Let’s get Clinical

Unearth the mystery of Social History

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Are you interested in delving into the past and exploring the social history of countries across the world? If so, our newest database The Social History Archive could be the resource for you….Continue Reading Unearth the mystery of Social History

LGBTQ+ History Month at CityLibrary

This February, CityLibrary is looking at LGBTQ+ stories past and present. Learning and listening to the tales about those who came before us are equally as important as it shows how much progress has been made in certain areas and how precarious and short earned the rights and acceptance of being a LGBTQI+ individual can…Continue Reading LGBTQ+ History Month at CityLibrary

Research support for your dissertation

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If you are working on a dissertation or final year project there is a huge amount of support available from CityLibrary:…Continue Reading Research support for your dissertation

5 ways to #TakeABreak from coursework/exams

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Are you looking to move away from the stressfulness and embrace a little calmness? Here are 5 things you can do via CityLibrary to take your mind off of coursework and exams for a few minutes:…Continue Reading 5 ways to #TakeABreak from coursework/exams

Turn a new page in 2025!

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    Are you looking for a fresh way to spice up your reading routine in 2025? At CityLibrary, we’ve created the 2025 Reading Challenge just for this! This challenge is a fun and flexible way to explore books. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone looking to rekindle a love for books, this challenge…Continue Reading Turn a new page in 2025!