Monday 26 March 2012

The Nail File

Free copies of the new Spring 2012 issue of the nail newspaper, The Nail File, are now available at Richmond House Library counter. You can also download an electronic copy of back issues of The Nail File (current online issue Autumn 2011) plus the April 2012 issue of Guild News, and back issues of Irish Beauty and Tanning World at the Beauty Serve website.

Wednesday 21 March 2012

TV Programmes of Interest for Theatrical Hair, Make-Up & Special Effects

On television this Sunday, 25th March, and of interest for theatrical hair, make-up, and special effects, is the new series, Titanic, starting at 9pm on ITV1, and the film Avatar, showing on Channel 4 at 5.50pm.

Tuesday 20 March 2012

Easter Opening Hours

Here are the Easter opening hours for Richmond House Library and Summer Row Library. Don't forget to renew any books that you have out on loan, to prevent any overdue fines when you return. Have a good holiday!

Richmond House Library
2nd April - 5th April 9:00 - 16:00

6th April - 10th April Closed
11th April - 13th April 9:00 - 16:00


Summer Row Library
2nd April - 5th April 9:00 - 19:00
6th April - 10th April Closed
11th April - 13th April 9:00 - 19:00

Saturday 14th April 9:00 - 17:00
Sunday 15th April 12:00 - 17:00

Monday 19 March 2012

Twitter @UCBLibrary

If you're a regular Twitter user and a UCB student, you might want to start following our new UCB Library Twitter feed, which will contain regular news / information / updates about our services. You can find us here.

Friday 16 March 2012

Presentation, Imaging and Treatment of Common Musculoskeletal Conditions

There is now a copy of Presentation, Imaging and Treatment of Common Musculoskeletal Conditions: MRI arthroscopy Correlation at Richmond House Library and Summer Row Library. This title is on three Sports Therapy module reading lists, so you'll probably find it useful to look though a copy and watch the accompanying case-based DVD that illustrates pathology and repair, with side-by-side comparisons of MRI and arthroscopic findings in the same patient.

Thursday 15 March 2012

New to the Library, are loan copies of Customer Experience: Emerging Trends and New Insights, Shaw, and the 5th edition of Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service, Zemke. Both of these titles are also available online as an ebook through Dawson Books via Athens.

Wednesday 14 March 2012

New Series of The Apprentice

The new series of The Apprentice starts next week, and one of the candidates is a beauty salon owner from Lancashire. If you want to observe how this candidate and all the others deal with the first challenge set them you can see the first programme of the series on Wednesday 21st March at 9.00pm on BBC1. See the Radio Times The Apprentice link for the full list and details of all the candidates.

Tuesday 13 March 2012

Beauty Publications Online

The Beautyserve.com website has been updated to provide easier navigation and improved functionality, and has easy links to the Guild Press Facebook and Twitter pages. You can also access online issues of Guild News, Tanning World, The Nail File, Irish Beauty and Beauty Index 2012 from beautyserve.com

Monday 12 March 2012

Easter Opening Hours

Here are the Easter opening hours for Richmond House Library and Summer Row Library. Don't forget to renew any books that you have out on loan, to prevent any overdue fines when you return. Have a good holiday!

Richmond House Library
2nd April - 5th April 9:00 - 16:00

6th April - 10th April Closed
11th April - 13th April 9:00 - 16:00


Summer Row Library
2nd April - 5th April 9:00 - 19:00
6th April - 10th April Closed
11th April - 13th April 9:00 - 19:00

Saturday 14th April 9:00 - 17:00
Sunday 15th April 12:00 - 17:00

Friday 9 March 2012

Paris Fashion Week 2012

See all the latest fashion, make-up and beauty news from Paris Fashion Week 2012 at Fashionising.com

Thursday 8 March 2012

Spa Opportunities Digital Magazine

The current online issue of Spa Opportunities is now available. This publication includes spa industry news, as well as current vacancies.

Wednesday 7 March 2012

The Salon Magazine Online

The March issue of The Salon Magazine is now available online and a print copy is also in the Library. Included in this issue is advice on creating a successful business page on Facebook and offering bridal hair and beauty packages.

Tuesday 6 March 2012

New Books in Stock

Loan copies of the following books are now in stock.
Makeup Your Mind, (new ed.) Mars.

The Makeup Artist Handbook, Davis. (2nd ed.) This book is also available online through Dawson Books via Athens
A History of British Sports Medicine, Heggie
Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions, Higgs

Monday 5 March 2012

Online Workshops

Just a reminder that each week library staff will be offering workshops in the LSDC at the following times:

  • Monday 1pm - 2pm
  • Tuesday 1pm - 2pm
  • Wednesday 1pm - 2pm
  • Thursday 1pm - 2pm

If you need any support in accessing and using online resources for your assignments, then come along at these times and we will be available to offer guidance and help. No appointment necessary!

Thursday 1 March 2012

Milan Fashion Week

See the Vogue website for Milan 'Street Chic' (real-life looks) and highlights from Milan Fashion Week 2012