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Adventures in the archives: an applied humanities placement

Adventures in the archives: an applied humanities placement

When second year English literature student, Rosie Bond, came to work in the archives and special collections, she was enchanted by the historic children’s fiction collection. So much so, that […]

12 May, 202612 May, 2026 Archives / Special Collections, Collection highlights, HomeLeave a Comment on Adventures in the archives: an applied humanities placement
BFI Student Open Day is essential for industry access and inspiration 

BFI Student Open Day is essential for industry access and inspiration 

BFI Student Open Days and BFI Player have hidden opportunities for students. Discover one student’s experience at their open day.

03 Dec, 202504 Dec, 2025 Canterbury, Collection highlights, Digital library, Home, Public engagement
We’ve heard you – Improving access to library resources

We’ve heard you – Improving access to library resources

Improvements made to library collections and ease of discovery using LibrarySearch, includes the provision of e-books, e-journals, archives and more.

19 Nov, 202513 Nov, 2025 Canterbury, Collection highlights, Digital library, Feedback, Home, Medway, Salomons
Hesba Stretton: best-selling author of evangelical children’s fiction 

Hesba Stretton: best-selling author of evangelical children’s fiction 

During Academic Development Week, the MA Heritage Students investigated the Hesba Stretton Collection as part of an archives and special collections workshop. Read on to find out what they discovered:

30 Oct, 202530 Oct, 2025 Archives / Special Collections, Collection highlights, Home
The Carnegie Awards Celebrate Another Great Year in Literature and Illustration

The Carnegie Awards Celebrate Another Great Year in Literature and Illustration

The Carnegie Medals are awarded annually by CILIP and the Youth Libraries Group to books for children and young people that create outstanding reading experiences through writing or illustration.

14 Jul, 2025 Canterbury, Collection highlights, Discover Your Library, Home
LibrarySearch is getting new discovery tools

LibrarySearch is getting new discovery tools

We are pleased to announce that LibrarySearch has received a major new update. Find out how your discovery experience has been improved.

04 Mar, 202524 Jul, 2025 Canterbury, Collection highlights, Digital library, Home, Medway, Salomons
Finding and using information – a new book

Finding and using information – a new book

Learning and Research Librarian, David Bedford, celebrates the publication of “Finding and using information: a guide for nursing, health and social care”

06 Feb, 202506 Feb, 2025 Canterbury, Collection highlights, Learning Skills, Medway, Salomons
ADHD Awareness October 2024: helpful information and resources

ADHD Awareness October 2024: helpful information and resources

October is the designated ADHD Awareness (Empowerment!) Month. But what is ADHD? This yearly awareness campaign aims to spread facts and burst some myths regarding ADHD. You can explore some […]

24 Oct, 202424 Oct, 2024 Collection highlights, Digital library, Discover Your Library, Diversity and belonging, Home, StressLess and wellbeing
Finding out about Ramadan

Finding out about Ramadan

What is Ramadan? Ramaḍān is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, it is 30 days of ṣiyām (fasting) in commemoration of the first revelation of the Qur’an to the […]

06 Mar, 202413 Aug, 2024 Canterbury, Collection highlights, Diversity and belonging, Home, Public engagement

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