Thursday 27 June 2013

Library Opening Hours for the Summer Vacation

If you intend using the Library during the summer vacation, please note that vacation opening hours are now in operation at Summer Row Library
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Weekends - Closed

Richmond House Library vacation opening hours will be starting next week on Monday 1st July
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Weekends - Closed

Wednesday 26 June 2013

New Skin Care Book/Ebook

The 2nd edition of Handbook of Cosmetic Skin Care,  Shai, is now available. You can also access this online as an Ebook via Athens through Dawson Books.

Tuesday 25 June 2013

New Editions of Sport/Sports Therapy Books/Ebooks Available

We have just added two new editions of Sport/Sports Therapy books to our collection.
Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 2: The Lower Body, Chaitow, (also an Ebook in Dawson Books) 
Fitness Professional's Handbook, Howley,

Monday 24 June 2013

The Alternative Hair Show 2013

The Alternative Hair Show 2013, which helps to raise funds for Leukaemia Research, will be held at The Royal Albert Hall, London, on Sunday 13h October. See the event website for further information.

Thursday 20 June 2013

New NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing & Barbering Book

The new 7th edition of the Hairdressing and Barbering: The Foundations: the official guide, Palladino, is now available. If you want to take a copy out on loan you will be able to keep it for the summer as the loan period is extended to cover the summer vacation. Just remember to keep your receipt from the self-service kiosks so that you know the date when your books are due back in September.

Wednesday 19 June 2013

As you go off to enjoy the summer break, can you please spare a couple of minutes to fill in the Library Survey?  Just click on the 'Take Our Survey' tab at the top of the Library portal page and you will be given the option of completing online the FE (further education) survey or the HE (higher education) survey. UCB members of staff are also welcome to complete the survey, as we  value your feedback. Please take a few moments to complete the survey, as this is your chance to let us know your opinion of the services that we offer and perhaps suggest future developments that would enhance your learning experience at UCB. We look forward to hearing from you!

Tuesday 18 June 2013

Two New Books

If you are looking to improve your study skills this summer, we now have the new 2013 edition of The Study Skills Handbook, Cottrell, in stock. 


We have also added another new book to our collection- The Official LaStone Therapy Manual, Scrivner.

Monday 10 June 2013

IMATS London Show

The IMATS (International Make-Up Artist Trade Show) London 2013 event will be taking place on 22nd-23rd June. Special make-up effects artist Neill Gorton will be one of the keynote speakers.  Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell, recent Oscar winners for Les Miserables, will also be keynote speakers at IMATS London. See the event website for lots more IMATS info.

Friday 7 June 2013

Health Club Management and Spa Opportunities Online

The digital editions of the latest issue of Health Club Management and Spa Opportunities are now available online.