Would you like to explore what Brexit may mean for the UK, and what has actually happened so far? Here are some Library tips! You can find out what the European Commission and EU member states have to say about Brexit if you search the official EU website Europa or the websites of the European […]
Understanding Library terminology: Part I
I must admit the library can be rather intimidating, with its bizarre series of terms which only seems to be understood by hermits who have permanently retreated to its mysterious depths. Let me translate… By Lorna Khemraz Follow me in my transition from denial to actually looking up these strange words which fill up the […]
Navigating your research journey
A guide to Term 3 told by the ghost of Library past
We’ve dug out some gems from the Modern Records Centre to help tell the story of Library life in Term 3…By Nuala Clarke It’s Term 3 and with it comes a demand for a strict Library etiquette to be observed. Tensions are high and whisperings in the Floor 2 extension will no longer be tolerated. Here’s […]
The 10 stages of working towards a deadline
Well, folks, it’s that time of year again, that horrendous, tedious, threatening, scary, stressful time. We shall call it – deadline season…By Thomas Stewart Yes, you’re working towards your deadlines, you’re banging on that laptop, sending e-mails, reading the same lines over and over again just to meet that deadline and within this time there […]
The best ways to superfuel your study
The eternal question: what to eat while studying? It’s not as easy as it sounds. From spilling tea all over your laptop to stirring the volcanic anger of the girl opposite with your super-crunchy apple, eating while studying – and fuelling your brain at the same time – is a minefield…By Charlotte Salter. In the […]
3 ways to free yourself of Library fines forever
Library fines can feel like an irksome tax on the forgetful and the hung-over, but with these tips you can escape their clutches forever…by Tom Bray Even though I have grown up in a society which involves fines for all sorts of ill behaviour (including, incidentally, the compulsive hording of borrowed books), I still find […]
Can 14 year olds fly alone on Southwest?
Can 14 year olds fly alone on Southwest? Southwest considers children ages 12 through 17 traveling alone to be Young Travelers, not Unaccompanied Minors. Accordingly, Southwest’s Unaccompanied Minor procedures do not apply to ages 12 through 17. Only trained service dogs assisting Customers with disabilities are permitted to travel with Customers. Can unaccompanied minors fly […]
How often should I put lotion on my newborn?
How often should I put lotion on my newborn? Moisturize. A moisturizer may not be necessary for babies with normal skin, though most experts still recommend using it every day. Opt for one without fragrances or dyes. If your baby’s skin is super-dry, moisturize twice daily or even after every diaper change. How long should […]