Monthly Archives: January 2012

New – download ebooks from MyiLibrary

ebooks@cambridge has announced that about 280 ebooks can now be downloaded from the MyiLibrary platform onto ebook reading devices. You can use any device able to run Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) such as iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, Sony ereaders, Barnes & Noble Nook, … Continue reading

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New e-resources

I don’t know how many of you keep up with e-resource news. The UL has recently subscribed to four new e-resources and announced two e-resource trials. We occasionally mention new e-resources but we recommend that you to keep up with this news yourself by visiting the eResources … Continue reading

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Costa Book of the Year Award 2011

Andrew Miller’s sixth novel, Pure, has won the Costa Book of the Year award, announced last night. Four other titles were in contention for the award: first novel Tiny Sunbirds Far Away by Christie Watson, a biography of poet Edward Thomas Now … Continue reading

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Opening of Queen’s Wing 1957

Queen’s Wing was opened by Queen Elizabeth the Queen mother in 1957. You are now able to view a film made at this time which is available on YouTube. It shows the young Queen Elizabeth accompanied by the Principal Miss … Continue reading

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