http://www.shl.london.ac.uk Latest News http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/09/celebration-of-walter-de-la-mare.html Giles De La Mare: ‘A literary universe: Walter De La Mare’s library and the De La Mare family archive of his complete oeuvre’. Wim Van Mierlo: ‘The T. Sturge Moore collections at the Senate House Library’. The papers will be followed by a wine reception in the Grand Lobby. More information about attending the event is available at the SHL Blog: http://bit.ly/a15Ot0 Mon, 16 September 2010 12:20 BST http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-director-of-ulrls-university-of.html Christopher Pressler has been appointed the new Director of the ULRLS (University of London Research Library Services). He was Director of Research and Learning Resources at the University of Nottingham. He begins his new role on September 13th, 2010. Mon, 09 September 2010 09:55 BST http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/08/important-notice-to-users-change-of.html The seven day 'grace' period will no longer operate from the start of the new academic year (27th September 2010). From this date fines on overdue books will always become payable immediately. Courtesy notices will continue to be sent to warn you that books are due for return / renewal. And overdue notices will be sent when an item has become one and eight days overdue. All other aspects of the fines system will remain as they are. Should you have any further questions about Library fines please check our website or ask a member of staff. Mon, 09 September 2010 09:55 BST http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/08/21st-aug-5th-sept-3rd-floor-shl.html From 21st August to 5th September the Institute of Classics will be closed. During this time users requiring Senate House Library 3rd floor periodicals will need to go to the 4th floor, South Block, Circulation Desk and fill in a request slip where staff will fetch items and bring them up. Mon, 23 August 2010 09:15 BST http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/08/disruption-to-library-services-monday.html The library catalogue will be unavailable from 17:00 on Monday, 13th September until the Library reopens the following morning. This planned downtime is to allow for a migration of our system hardware to take place. Thu, 12 August 2010 09:33 BST http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/06/map-collection-available-by-appointment.html From Monday 14th June the Map Collection will not be staffed on a regular basis. Please ask at the Information Desk, 4th floor, South Block if you require access to the map collection. Wed, 7 Jun 2010 16:14 BST http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/bookofthemonth/2010_06.shtml Best known for The Mysteries of Udolpho and The Italian, Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823) was the dominant romance writer of the 1790s. The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne is her first novel... Wed, 2 Jun 2010 14:17 BST http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/05/saturday-29th-may-3rd-floor-periodicals.html The Institute of Classical Studies will be closed on Saturday 29th May. If you require Senate House Library 3rd Floor South Block periodicals on the 29th, please fill in a blue periodicals fetch request form at the 4th Floor, Circulation Desk. We will fetch items, which can then be collected from the 4th Floor Circulation Desk. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Tue, 28 May 2010, 10:04 BST http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/05/advance-warning-to-users-history-and.html Advance warning to users: The History and Religion collections will be unavailable on Saturday 29th May. Both collections will be moved in order to accommodate ongoing refurbishment, rewiring and restoration of Senate House. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The History Collection will move to the 7th floor, South Block and Religion to the ground floor library, North Block. Both collections will be accessible again as usual when we open on Tuesday morning 9.00AM, 1st June. Tue, 18 May 2010, 15:28 BST http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/05/free-lunch-at-library-focus-group.html Are you a postgraduate student? Join us for lunch and an informal discussion about your experiences of literature searching and how Senate House Library can support your research. The focus group takes place in Senate House Library South Block Room 350, Friday 7th May 12:00-13:30. Fri, 07 May 2010, 09:05 BST http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/03/disruption-to-online-library-services.html The library catalogue at catalogue.ulrls.lon.ac.uk will be unavailable from 18:30 on Saturday, 27th March for approximately one hour. This planned downtime is to allow for an essential system software upgrade to take place. Fri, 19 Mar 2010, 15:33 GMT http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-database-trial-financial-times.html The Financial Times Historical Archive is being trialled by the Senate House library. It delivers the complete searchable run of the world's most authoritative daily business newspaper. Every item ever printed in the paper, from 1888-2006, can be searched and browsed article by article and page by page. This is available on trial in the Library, until 12th April 2010. Wed, 07 Mar 2010 11:52 GMT http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/03/4-march-2010-lecture-karen-attar-m-s.html 4 March 2010, Lecture: Karen Attar: "The M. S. Anderson Collection: Perceptions of Russia, 1525-1917" (6pm, Chancellors Hall, Senate House), followed by a reception to launch the M. S. Collection of Writings of Russia Printed Between 1526 and 1917. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:41 GMT http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/02/ulrls-is-subscribing-to-new.html The ULRLS is subscribing to the new Bibliography of British and Irish History online on the BREPOLs Platform. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:41 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/bookofthemonth/2010_02.shtml Few Latin works appealed to a wider public or had more effect on later literature than Ovid’s Metamorphoses... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:24 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/bookofthemonth/2010_01..shtml This three-volume work is the first set of collected works of the dramatist William Congreve (1679-1729). It is notable for having been edited by Congreve himself... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:11 GMT http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2010/01/weather-disruption-080110-library-will.html The Library will be closing early today at 5.00pm due to weather disruption. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/bookofthemonth/2009_12.shtml The famous Venetian publisher and printer Aldus Manutius (1449 or 50-1515) focussed primarily on Greek texts.... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:11 GMT http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2009/11/foundation-day-wednesday-25th-november.html The South Block of Senate House Library will close at 3.00pm on Foundation day, Wednesday 25th November. The North Block will remain open as usual. Thu, 06 Nov 2009 16:56 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/documents/phase3collectionlocations.pdf The Phase 3 Collection locations (PDF). Further information and floorplans will follow shortly. Mon, 28 Sept 2009 16:43 GMT http://senatehouselibrary.blogspot.com/2009/09/shl-drop-box-now-located-in-south-block.html The Senate House Library dropbox (previously located on the ground floor, North Block) has been moved to the ground floor, South Block of Senate House. This places the dropbox closer to the main Library hub and security / reception staff. Wed, 23 Sept 2009 09:56 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/MovetoSouthBlockdelayed.shtml At its meeting on 23 June, the Senate House Project Board reluctantly took the decision to delay the start of the moves back into the South Block of Senate House. This is because the extensive programme of works to refurbish the building have not yet been fully completed. The moves, which had been scheduled for July 2009, are now expected to begin in August. Tue, 30 June 2009 09:30:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/Refurbishmentnews.shtml The History of Science, Health Studies, Education and Religious Studies collections will temporarily become closed access (Stack request items) as reclassification work is undertaken. It is expected that these collections will return to open access once more during September. We apologise for any inconvenience caused while these collections are less accessible. Fri, 26 June 2009 11:30:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/newsletter/newsletter_current.pdf Director's introduction, User Services Spotlight, Alumni Plus, EThOS and the thesis digitisation project, Recent acquisitions, Discover databases, Special Collections Focus, Senate House Library Friends events and more. Fri, 10 May 2009 16:01:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/refocus.shtml The Board of Trustees has approved a recommendation from the Collegiate Council that the University of London Research Library Services (ULRLS), which includes Senate House Library (SHL), should continue as a collectively owned and shared library resource, complementary to College resources, and managed on behalf of Colleges by the University Thursday, 14 May 2009 10:05:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/UCLCIBERgroupebooksurvey.shtml Last January University College London (UCL) CIBER group conducted a large scale study to examine attitudes and behaviour towards ebooks. This year a follow up survey plans to discover just how perceptions and attitudes have moved on in the last twelve months. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:27:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/resources/databasesontrial.shtml Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:10:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/belindanormanbutler.shtml The depositor of archives at Senate House Library died on 26 December 2008 aged 100 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:53:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/academicsearchcomplete.shtml The Senate House Library has upgraded its EBSCO subscription from the database Academic Search Permier over to Academic Search Complete. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/bookofthemonth/2009_04.shtml A Journey through the Crimea to Constantinople Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:20:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/shl_review.shtml Final decision delayed to allow time for options to be developed in more detail. Web, 17 Dec 2008 09:31:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/refurbishment.shtml The third phase of the Senate House refurbishment is due to start in 2009 and the University has now confirmed some of the details that will affect the Library. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:39:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/bookofthemonth/2009_03.shtml Mollie Fancher, the Brooklyn Enigma Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:04:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/webreview.shtml We are reviewing our website and how it meets our users' needs. Now we need people to give us their views and help with tests on our present website Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:15:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/bookofthemonth/2008_11.shtml Emilia Wyndham Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:52:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/resources/databasesontrial.shtml ProQuest Digital Dissertations. The trial official end date is Saturday 29th November 2008 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:25:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/newsletter/newsletter_current.pdf Director's introduction, User Services Spotlight, List of Academic Liaison Librarians at Senate House, EThOS and the thesis digitisation project, Recent acquisitions, New additions to the DVD collection, Discover databases, Special Collections Focus, Senate House Library Friends events and more. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/bookofthemonth/2008_10.shtml Legenda Aurea Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:33:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/library/servicesandfacilities/facebook.shtml The way patrons find information is changing. In recognition of this Senate House Library now offers a Facebook page. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:28:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/bookofthemonth/2008_09.shtml Russia: Being a Description of the Character, Manners, Customs, Dress, Diversions and Other Peculiarities of the Different Nations Inhabiting the Russian Empire Mon, 11 Sep 2008 15:25:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/library/nonuk.shtml Membership update: students and staff from universities outside of the UK are eligible to join Senate House Library at the rates listed here. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:25:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/archives/studentrecords.shtml New content has been added to the Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Now included are digitised copies of lists of University of London students, 1836-1926. We hope this will be an invaluable resource for family historians and other researchers. Wed, 22 Aug 2008 11:23:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/bookofthemonth/2008_08.shtml A Discourse of the Damned Art of Witchcraft Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:02:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/senatehouseupdatejuly2008.shtml The main task undertaken this month was to continue the lengthy task of checking and confirming the standard of electrical cable installation carried out to date. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:17:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/specialcollections/bookofthemonth/2008_07.shtml The Complete Fortune Teller, or, True Book of Fate and The True Fortune Teller, or, Universal Book of Fate Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:15:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/resources/databasesontrial.shtml Credo Reference (formerly Xrefer) provides access to a digital library of high quality reference works including dictionaries, thesauri, image collections and encyclopedias in a wide variety of subject areas. The trial official end date is Monday 4th August Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:05:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/hefcereview.shtml The recent HEFCE review has decided that the special funding stream for SHL will be cut from £1103K p.a. to £397K p.a.; this represents 16% of SHL's current operational expenditure Thu, 01 May 2008 09:49:00 GMT http://www.shl.lon.ac.uk/news/msandersoncollection.shtml The University of London is pleased to announce the donation of the M. S. Anderson Collection of Writings on Russia Printed Between 1526 and 1917 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:25:00 GMT http://www.ulrls.lon.ac.uk/other/sasaccess.asp If you are a member of academic staff or an individual studying for a research degree (Phd or MPhil) with the School of Advanced Studies, you are permitted to use other Libraries within the UK through the SCONUL Access scheme Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:04:00 GMT