The Lunar New Year, most commonly associated with the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, occurs annually and typically falls sometime between January 21 and February 20.This year, in 2021, the Lunar New Year is on February 12, and it’s the Year of the Ox! 🧧 What is the Lunar New Year? A Lunar New […]
Read More Lunar New YearEvery year, on the 27th of January, the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust commemorates the 6 million Jews (around two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population at the time) who tragically lost their lives at the hands of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime. The date marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, taken by Joseph […]
Read More Dive Into History: Commemorating Holocaust Memorial DayWe’re finally nearing the end of 2020! As the term draws to a close we have some information about library services to share, alongside some holiday themed engagement activities. To skip to different sections of the blog post please use the links below… LIBRARY SERVICES • ADVENT CALENDAR CHRISTMAS TREE PADLET • HOLIDAY FILMS opening […]
Read More Your Library This ChristmasDisability History Month (18 Nov-18 Dec) is an annual event in the UK that celebrates the achievements of disabled people, honours their struggle for equality and human rights, and remembers the history of the disability rights movement. This month includes HIV/AIDS Day (1 Dec), International Day of People with Disabilities (3 Dec), and International Human […]
Read More Disability History Month 2020This year the University of Essex are having to do things a little differently, celebrating the graduation of class 2020 with online celebrations. Here at the Albert Sloman Library we wanted to get involved in making this a joyful day, and help to build excitement for those awaiting their delayed ceremony. Within our library team […]
Read More Graduation MemoriesWhat is ‘time to write’? ‘Time to write’ is a virtual writing retreat for PhD students, designed and run in collaboration between Library Services and Organisational Development. ‘Time to write’ is a light touch version of the popular Thesis Boot Camp, which was created by Dr Peta Freestone to help PhD students with their writing. […]
Read More ‘Time to write’: a virtual writing retreat for PhD studentsOpen Days are your chance to explore the place that will become your second home, so it’s fair to say they’re a big deal. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 the library is currently closed, so it’s sadly not possible to visit us in person. But that need not hold you back. With our whistle-stop virtual tour, […]
Read More Open Day: Take a tour of the Loughton LibraryTake a tour of the Albert Sloman Library from the comfort and safety of your own home!
Read More Open Day: take a tour of the Albert Sloman LibraryThe Library is launching a focus group project for reading lists, and we’re inviting students to come share their reading list experiences with us! We’re hoping to find out how effective reading lists are so we can continue improving the learning experience here at Essex. If you are interested in learning more about reading lists […]
Read More Library Reading Lists: Focus Group ProjectYou are invited to join us for the next Library Advisory Group on Wednesday, 5 February from 12-2. As usual, we’ll be asking for your thoughts on our services in exchange for snacks! What is the Library Advisory Group? The Library Advisory Group (LAG) is your way of helping shape the future direction of Library […]
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