Fri, Feb, 3 2012
On Saturday we are celebrating National Libraries Day!
National Libraries Day is devoted to all types of libraries, library users, staff and supporters across the UK. To learn more visit the National Libraries Day official
website. Wed, Feb, 1 2012
Want to visit the LRC Facebook page? Use this link:
www.facebook.com/doncastercollegelrc
Tue, Jan, 31 2012
It’s National Storytelling Week!
This event runs from Sat 28th Jan to Sat 4th Feb 2012, and focuses on promoting and supporting the art of oral storytelling. For more information visit the Society for Storytelling website. Mon, Jan, 30 2012
Have you read a good book recently, and want to tell everybody how great it was? In The Hub Learning Resource Centre we have book review slips available for you to fill in. Feel free to ask for one at the level 3 reception desk. Give us your finished review and we may even display it in the reading area too!Fri, Jan, 27 2012
Today is
Holocaust Memorial Day.
Every year on 27th January, the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day.
Holocaust Memorial Day provides an opportunity for everyone to learn lessons from the Holocaust, Nazi persecution and subsequent genocides and apply them to the present day to create a safer, better future.
For more information visit the Holocaust Memorial Day
website. Thu, Jan, 26 2012
The 2012 Six Book Challenge has started!
The Six Book Challenge invites people to read six books over a six month period. It is open to everybody, at all levels of reading, so why not join in?
If you are interested in taking part, call into The Hub LRC and ask a member of staff for your starter pack. This pack includes a reading diary for you to monitor and record your progress as you read your chosen books. We have a large selection of books in our reading area which you can take out and read as part of the Challenge.
The Challenge ends in May, and students who complete it receive a certificate during the special Six Book Challenge presentation.
For more information, visit the official Six Book Challenge website. Wed, Jan, 25 2012
Did you know that, as well as our academic and subject related books, we have a dedicated reading area with a large section of fiction books? If you like to read for pleasure, why not take out some books?Mon, Jan, 23 2012
The Hub LRC has a water cooler available on level 3. Cups are located at the reception desk so please ask a member of staff if you require one.
Fri, Jan, 20 2012
Monday marks the Chinese New Year!
Each year the Chinese New Year is celebrated on a different day within January or February, and with a different traditional animal. Do you know which animal represents the year you were born in? 2012 is the year of the dragon! We have a display dedicated to the Chinese New Year in the LRC, so if you are interested in learning more, call in and have a look!
Tue, Jan, 17 2012
Did you know that you can take out up to 5 DVDs in one go?!