http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/index.php?itemno=RSS news feed for Libraryen-gbWed, 16 May 2012 11:39:57 +0100http://www.dur.ac.uk/rss/15 http://www.dur.ac.uk/images/template/logounidurham-new.gif http://www.dur.ac.uk A new exhibition opening on Friday 18 May at Durham University's Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology explores the science behind the study of human remains in archaeology. The exhibition, Skeleton Science, follows the story of excavated human remains from archaeological dig right through to university laboratory and offers museum visitors an insight into the world of cutting-edge research by bioarchaeologists at Durham University. http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14614 http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14614 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:39:57 +0100 The first 800 Durham University theses in our theses digitisation project have been scanned and uploaded to our e-Theses service. The digitised theses are now available online. http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=12596 http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=12596 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:58:52 +0100 On Friday 4 May 2012, the Library donated a day of fines to Durham University's Charity Kommittee (DUCK). Fines Friday raised a fantastic total of £2827.40 for four charities, Macmillan Cancer Support, Mind, Save the Children and the Woodland Trust. The total money raised exceeds the amount received in Library fines on any single day in the last six years! http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14467 http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14467 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:46:16 +0100 On 3 May 2012, the people of Newcastle voted in a referendum to decide whether directly-elected mayors should represent the city. Back in the 15th Century, a Newcastle mayor helped out his friend by attaching his seal to a title deed. The seal is a particularly impressive one, and features two leopards, the castle, and the River Tyne. Read the full story of May's document of the month http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14543 http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14543 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:56:54 +0100 During the exam term, study space is at a premium. Whilst we encourage students to make sure they take regular breaks whilst they study at the Library, we have received complaints about a number of users 'hogging' Library study spaces. When study spaces are in high demand, taking a prolonged break and leaving your possessions at your desk is not acceptable. Please keep breaks to a limit of 15-20 minutes. If you are planning a longer break, please take your belongings with you. We may remove belongings left unattended in study spaces for extended periods. http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14503 http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14503 Wed, 02 May 2012 11:56:30 +0100 Library 24/7 is underway at the Main Library and Queen's Campus Library! Tell us what you think about Library 24/7 and the services we offer during the exam term by completing the Library 24/7 survey. http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14357 http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14357 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:17:52 +0100 CIS are trialling a new IT Help and Information service at the Main Library, which is located opposite the short loan section on Level 2. CIS staff will be available from 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday to help you with Library IT questions and problems, such as: Information on connecting your laptop to the wireless network Problems with using the printers Buying printer credits Issues with Library PCs, laptops and netbooks Help with scanning and microfiche equipment Assistance with using the Library photocopiers The Library IT Help and Information point will be trialled for a four month period until the end of July 2012. http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14453 http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/news/?itemno=14453 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:43:37 +0100