Westminster news Bogus colleges – House of Commons Home Affairs Committee [HC 595] – reports that the number of foreign nationals who may already have entered the UK on fraudulently-obtained student visas could be in the tens of thousands… Read More ›
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Temporary closure of Level 4, Main Library on the morning of Saturday 25th July
Due to essential electrical work being carried out, the main part of Level 4 will be closed on the morning of Saturday 25th July. Level 4 Annex will remain open, but the toilets and the Rest and be Thoughtful will… Read More ›
What’s in the news – Westminster, Holyrood and Brussels:
Westminster news Building Britain’s Future (Cm 7654)- Policy document – see also: Building Britain’s Future – PM Statement – the draft Legislative Programme 2009/10 A Better Deal for Consumers: Delivering Real Help Now and Change for the Future” – Consumer… Read More ›
Follow the Library on Twitter
You can now follow the University of Glasgow Library on Twitter, by following us you will receive the latest links to blog entries, the latest images uploaded to Flickr and any breaking news or events that are happening. Follow us… Read More ›
Government News 10th June
What’s in the news – Westminster, Holyrood and Brussels: Westminster news Government Response to the House of Lords Select Committee on Communications Report on Public Service Broadcasting: Short-Term Crisis, Long-Term Future? (HL 61) Session 2008-0 – Dept Culture, Media &… Read More ›
Treasures of Special Collections – Temple of Flora
The Temple of Flora, the third and final part of Thornton’s New illustration of the sexual system of Carolus von Linnaeus is probably the most sumptious and renowned of all great flower books. It contains thirty-one plates, produced by a… Read More ›
Treasures of Special Collections – Birds of America
This image comes from the treasures of Special Collections photo set which can be accessed via Flickr. The Eagle image comes from Birds of America by John James Audubon London: 1827-38 This truly monumental work was published in eighty-seven parts… Read More ›
Hello and hopes from Louise …
At present I’m trying to split my time and mind between three different posts (Lending, Turnitin & Enquiries) And I’m hoping that this blog will not only help me keep up with what is happening in the library but also… Read More ›
Library Staff Go Roving
Between Monday 20th April and Thursday 14th May Enquiries staff piloted a new ‘roving support’ service offering enquiry services in a less traditional way on the floors where students are working. Shifts were shared between our three Graduate Trainees and… Read More ›
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Please pull up a virtual chair and have a chat with us via the comments about our latest news and developments. This blog is being produced by a small but enthusiastic team drawn from the Library, Special Collections, University Archives… Read More ›
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