Reposted from the Mass Observation website By Emily Calcraft Introduction On 12th May 1937 a Day Survey Respondent from Oldham stated: ‘I am not interested in the Coronation and regard all the fuss as artificial and irrational’. In May 2023,…
Yearly Archives: 2024
What’s going on in the Library Wellbeing Area? – Connector Programme
Exciting changes are happening! The Library Wellbeing Area is currently under redevelopment with the help of four Student Connectors, Katie, Elena, Mariola and Chloe. Established two years ago, the Wellbeing Area has been a great addition to the library and…
Speed Conservation
Rosey Pool and the case of the damaged Equiano; or a book made safe and a treasure revealed.
The Power of AI and Image Generation
With new software becoming available all the time, could AI text-to-image tools redefine how we create and use images at work? Join our Systems Librarian, Tim, as he uses software that is freely available to staff to explore creating AI-generated…
The Jeremy Hutchinson QC archive: Britain’s foremost criminal barrister
By Alexander Taylor Hello, it’s Alexander with the second in a series of three blog posts on the Jeremy Hutchinson QC archive. This one will highlight Jeremy’s illustrious career at the Bar as one of Britain’s most formidable advocates. The…
Apply the skill of critical thinking: how to identify deepfake videos
“Facts matter: we need to know that the information we are using is credible (or, more accurately, we should be aware when it is not).”
Rosey Pool (1905-71) exhibition
Our exhibition of Rosey Pool’s personal book collection is now open on the ground floor of the library (at the bottom of the main staircase), created by Assistant Library Officer, Elsa van Helfteren.
Unleash The Power Of Ai: The Future Of Video Creation
From translating videos into multiple languages effortlessly to creating lifelike avatars and cloning voices, AI is reshaping the way we communicate through videos. Join our Systems Librarian, Tim, on a journey through the cutting-edge technology that’s shaping the future of…
Weetabix Trifle and beyond…
By Rose Lock Women’s magazines. Trivial, eh? Just a collection of inconsequential articles on how to keep your man happy, patterns for knitted shorts, vile make-do-type recipes, and adverts for lipsticks and washing powder. Well, yes, all of these things…
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AI productivity tips from a librarian who prefers words over spreadsheets
By Tim Graves Spreadsheets. Comma separated files. Databases. Endless columns of data scrolling away vertically and horizontally. I bet you love them, eh? In my last blog post I talked about how Artificial Intelligence has been saving me time with…