Friday 31 October 2014

Monday 27 October 2014

Zandra Rhodes Digital Study Collection



If you are looking for information on designers, then the Zandra Rhodes Digital Study Collection might be of interest to you.  The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) launched a digital archive of work by celebrated British fashion designer Zandra Rhodes on 26th March 2013.

 Researchers and students from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) worked alongside Zandra Rhodes to painstakingly prepare, photograph, and catalogue 500 dresses and garments selected from the designer's private archive, including pieces worn by icons such as Princess Diana, Jackie Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, and Diana Ross. The project has not only catalogued these designs for future generations but also created contextual learning materials which explore her creative processes and production techniques, through video interviews, video tutorials, and exquisite drawings.
 
 The Zandra Rhodes Digital Study Collection has been made available online for non-commercial use in learning, teaching, and research worldwide.

Friday 24 October 2014

New Books for Innovations Within Make-up Artistry module reading list

The following two books have just been added to the module reading list for Innovations within Make-up Artistry (779).
Handbook of Research on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Elgar
Contemporary Management of Innovation: are we asking the right questions?, Sundbo

Wednesday 22 October 2014

Nail Tech 2015 Competition

Student registration for the Nail Tech 2015 competition, organised by Nail File, is now open. There are 11 categories, including Student Tech Tip & Overlay Challenge and Student Boxed Nail Art, and you can register on 01332 227 698.  Nail Tech will be running as part of the Beauty UK 2015 event taking place at the NEC in Birmingham Sunday 10th - Monday 11th May 2015.

Tuesday 21 October 2014

New E-Books Available

We have just added several new e-books to our collection, that are available through E-Resources and the Dawson Books database which you can access via the Library portal page, either here at UCB or at home. Print copies of these titles will also be ordered, and all of them are on module reading lists, so are well worth reading.
Slide-ology: the art and science of creating great presentations, Duarte
British TV and Film in the 1950s: 'coming to a TV near you!', Holmes
Plato and the Question of Beauty, Hyland
Dress and the Roman Woman: self-presentation and society, Olson
Italian Renaissance Art: understanding its meaning, Joost-Gaugier
Greek and Roman Dress from A-Z, Cleland
The English Renaissance in Popular Culture: an age for all time, Semenza

Monday 20 October 2014

Berg Fashion Library

  Anyone wanting to use the Berg Fashion Library online resource, through E-Resources on the Library portal page, will be pleased to hear it is now available.

Friday 17 October 2014

The Encyclopedia of Thai Massage

Loan copies of the Encyclopedia of Thai Massage, Salguero, are now available at Richmond House Library.

Thursday 16 October 2014

Thai Massage Workbook

Copies of the Thai Massage Workbook, Roylance, are now available at Richmond House Library.

Wednesday 15 October 2014

Professional Beauty North 2014

The Professional Beauty North exhibition will be taking place
 Sunday 19th and Monday 20th October at Manchester Central.You can see the latest trends, experience new treatments and benefit from hundreds of special show offers. New innovations include the advanced treatment stage, an extra focus on skincare and equipment. See the event website for more info.

Tuesday 14 October 2014

Spa Business Website

Have a look at the Spa Business magazine website to see all the latest spa industry news and jobs, access many other industry publications online (just click on 'Jump to other Publications', and select any you want to read), and access trade catalogues. There is also the 2014 edition of the Spa Business Handbook for you to read online. Plus, you can even sign up for a free digital subscription to the magazines- so it's well worth checking out this site.

Monday 13 October 2014

New Eating Disorders in Sport E-Book

 
In response to a student request, the E-book of Eating Disorders in Sport, Thompson, Ron A., is now available via E-Resources and Dawson Books. Print copies of this title will also be ordered for both Richmond House Library and Summer Row Library.

Friday 10 October 2014

Innovations in Salon Services reading list update

The Innovations in Salon Services (611) module reading list has been updated
 to include the 3rd edition of the Sandra Gittens book: Hairdressing for African and Curly Hair Types: from a cross cultural perspective.
This title is on the list of reading for week 7, so if you'd like to take a copy out on loan to read before then there are copies available at both Summer Row Library and Richmond House Library.