LGBT+ History Month 2021 is drawing to a close, but our engagement with queer history, media, literature, and creators is always ongoing. LGBTQIA+ History is part of our wider history, and is relevant and important for everyone, regardless of whether or not you consider yourself part of the LGBTQIA+ community. As a library we may be a little biased, but we think that a great … [Read more...]
Middle Grade Books That Adults Love!
Who says middle grade books are just for children? SGS LRC certainly doesn't! Take a look at our Middle Grade highlights -- and come borrow them for yourself! Middle Grade Books That Adults Love! Malamander, Thomas TaylorWhen Life Gives You Mangoes, Kereen GettenThe School For Good and Evil, Soman ChainaniThe Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James, Ashley Herring BlakeNevermoor: The … [Read more...]
Reading For Well-Being with SGS College LRCs
Starting back at school, college, or work in a new academic year is stressful at the best of times -- and this year things are more stressful than usual. Self-care should be high up on everyone’s agendas so that we can all stay as happy and as healthy as possible. Did you know that reading can help with your mental and emotional well-being? Of course, all librarians and … [Read more...]
SGS LRC – Important Updates and Information – New Academic Year, New Us!
September is upon us already, can you believe it? And with the New Academic Year, there's a New Us! Well, not a new us -- all of your beloved old LRC Staff are still kicking happily around, waiting to help you with your learning-resource-based needs. But! due to the pandemic we do have some new opening hours, a new way of borrowing and returning books, and some new information … [Read more...]
SGS LRC and World Suicide Prevention 2020
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 What would you say if I were to tell you that suicide was the cause of 200,000 deaths every year? You'd be shocked, right? What about if that number was 400,000? 600,000? In fact, according to the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), over 800,000 deaths a year are caused by suicide. Let that sink in for a moment. Suicide … [Read more...]
