November 23rd marks Doctor Who Day. A day which celebrates when the iconic sci-fi show first aired in 1963. You may be asking, “But what has Doctor Who got to do with the University Library?”. Well, I know it seems a little bit random, but stick with me. As a Doctor Who fan, I couldn’t […]
Disclaimer- This blog will discuss the topic of mental health. The writers of this post are not professionals, but former students who want to help current students know what is available to them at the University. The 10th of October marks World Mental Health Day. The theme for this year is ‘Make mental health and […]
Starting university can be quite a daunting prospect. There is a lot to learn in a short space of time. When I started at The University of Hull in 2018 I had to find my lecture rooms, meet new friends and discover new learning styles. It is for this reason that I missed out on […]
If you’re anything like me, you might not have explored archives in your life. They’re just of dusty old documents anyway aren’t they? Well some may think so, but I certainly don’t! I went on a tour around the Hull History Centre and got to explore its archive material. Here is my experience of the […]
My name is Jess and I recently started my role as an intern at the Brynmor Jones Library. Find out what I have learnt in the first week and why it has already been beneficial to my future career. The application process Up until two weeks ago, I worked in a pub as a supervisor. […]
As online meeting becomes more commonplace than ever, the Academic Libraries North conference 2022 was no exception, and the organisers did an excellent job emulating the benefits of an in-person conference online. This year’s spotlight was on inclusivity, particularly on the actions our institutions take to improve equality and diversity. The event was split over […]
In July, the Brynmor Jones Library welcomed two work experience students from local schools. Sev and John both worked with staff for one week, and kindly agreed to tell us about their experiences. Sev My week at the Brynmor Jones Library started on Monday with a morning of induction and health and safety with Helen. […]
Each month staff from the Spotlight Team at the Brynmor Jones Library create a Reading List and book display in the Reading Room based on a particular theme to create a ‘Spotlight On’ Collection. In June, we are highlighting work relating to Decolonising and Diversifying Collections, and sharing some book recommendations provided by students and […]
#TechItUpTuesday What is an online potfolio? Having an online portfolio is a unique way to showcase your work and let others know about yourself. It’s one of the best ways to express your personality, experience, and capabilities. The portfolio will usually include samples of your best work, including articles, reports, PowerPoint presentations, and links to blog entries. […]
#TechItUpTuesday What do we mean by digital employability? As a student, you may not have considered your digital employability a great deal, but it is important to think about how you present yourself online. This is because some aspects of what you post online could affect your future employability. Employers are more frequently looking through […]