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 […]
Is Grizzly a proper noun?
Is Grizzly a proper noun? Is grizzly a noun or an adjective? Grizzly is both a noun and an adjective. The adjective, meaning “grizzled; sprinkled or streaked with gray,” came first. In the early 19th century grizzly also began to be used as a noun, a shortened form of grizzly bear (which was so named […]
How much oil does a Mondeo ST220 take?
How much oil does a Mondeo ST220 take? Always been 5w30 and 5.7 litres. What oil does a Mondeo ST220 take? Oil Viscosity Classification SAE: 5W-30. What is the fastest Ford Mondeo? Ford has revealed the 2012 Mondeo Titanium with a 240hp Ecoboost option, making it the fastest ever Mondeo. Is the Ford Mondeo a […]
What did Michael Jackson say about Jesus?
What did Michael Jackson say about Jesus? And reading the Bible, learning about God, Jesus, love. He said, ‘Bring on the children’, ‘Imitate the children’, ‘Be like the children’ and ‘Take care of others. ‘ Take care of old people. And we were raised with those values. Who is more famous Jesus or MJ? Michael […]