In the last year we’ve been accessing e-books like never before. This isn’t surprising, considering what’s been happening in the world. But even without Covid-19, academic e-books were making life […]
Thoughts on margarine – what does the man in the street think?
Mass Observation (1937-1967) and Mass Observation Project (1981-2009) are two social research projects conducted during the 20th century. Read on to find out more about the mass observation project, and […]
What’s new in the library for health students?
There have been some fantastic new resources purchased for health students over the past academic year and we’d like to share them with you. Read on to find out more..
Accessing e-resources for users unable to log in to LibrarySearch.
Library accounts are created for all CCCU users in LibrarySearch, where you can log into your account and access e-resources. Occasionally technical difficulties may cause a delay in the creation […]
Mark Ashton – The Embodiment of Pride
In 2014, I went to the cinema (those were the days!) to see a film called Pride. I knew only a handful of details about the true story and the […]
What the Dickens! An exploration of nineteenth century periodicals
The University subscribes to two fantastic databases of nineteenth century periodicals. In this blog post Michelle Crowther describes what is important about the collections and how you can use them […]
Make the most of Academic Development Week with your Learning Skills Team
Congratulations! You’ve survived the start of the academic year. Considering the impact that the current situation has had on our lives, this is a major achievement, and you should be proud of yourself. As we head towards Academic Development Week and […]
Why can’t I place my reservation?
A lot of users are asking us why they are getting the message, “Can’t place hold – items are on shelf” or “No items qualified for Hold” when they try […]
This screen is driving me crazy
Yesterday, Dean Irwin, a postgraduate reseacher at CCCU, asked me if I had any tips for students who struggle to read on computers (even with assistive technology) and who don’t […]