Every year, the 10th of October is World Mental Health Day. Recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and organised by the World Federation for Mental Health, World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health and promote further discussion. The WHO has found that one four people will be directly affected by a mental health disorder at some point in their … [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...]
Autumn Equinox at SGS LRC – Books With An Autumn Vibe
Today - Tuesday the 22nd of September, 2020 - marks the official beginning of Autumn! The season of pumpkin spice, Halloween, woolly scarves, and never knowing whether or not you need to take your coat and umbrella out with you. Why, I hear you ask, does today of all days mark the beginning of Autumn? I'm glad you asked! The answer is that today, at 2:30pm to be specific, is … [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...]
