There's still time to borrow book or film from WISE LRC to enjoy during the Christmas holidays! We have lots of Christmas resources to get you into the festive spirit, including: A Christmas Killer by Alex Pine - Book DI James Walker is ready for a quiet family Christmas in the sleepy village of Kirkby Abbey. But when he opens an early Christmas present left on his doorstep, he … [Read more...]
SGS LRC Bookflix! December 2020
December is upon us; the final month of what might be called, politely, an interesting year. From wildfires to worldwide protests, murder hornets to the Supernatural finale, and, in case anyone missed it - perhaps those who have been in hibernation since last Christmas? - The Pandemic, 2020 has been a trying one for all of us. I would say "Well Done!" to you all for getting … [Read more...]
SGS LRC Bookflix! November 2020
November is in full swing -- the penultimate month of the year! We might be approaching the end of 2020, but SGS College LRCs are far from approaching an end to the awesome resources we have for staff and students to use! Here is the selection of resources we want to highlight for November! For a full size and interactive version of this month’s Bookflix, click here:Bookflix … [Read more...]
Black History Month – SGS LRC Bookflix Special!
Every year, October is Black History Month. Black History Month was first celebrated in the U.K. in 1987, and in the U.S.A. in 1970 -- but it's precursor, Black History Week, has its origins all the way back in 1926! Black History Month is about highlighting and celebrating Black History! SGS LRCs have loads of books -- both fiction and non-fiction -- and DVDs about Black … [Read more...]
SGS LRCs Bookflix September 2020
September is coming to a close. The nights are getting longer, the days are getting colder, and we are all (hopefully, just about) getting into the swing of the new academic year. And if you ask us library staff there is no better way to spend the long evenings as they draw in than snuggled up with a book or a DVD! But what if you are not sure what to read or watch!? Relax -- … [Read more...]