Thursday, 28 February 2013

New resource: Manuscripts Online: Written Culture 1000 - 1500

Launched 28th February, Manuscripts Online: Written Culture 1000 to 1500, funded by JISC, brings to life early printed primary sources of medieval Britain, giving online access to written materials from 1000 to 1500. Manuscripts Online is also a crowd sourcing tool, encouraging users to attach comments about the manuscripts they view to an online map.

Manuscripts Online will shortly be added to OxLIP+. It is freely available to search; content is a mixture of free and subscription material. fullest access can therefore be gained by using it on the Oxford network or by using Single Sign On for remote access, but some content is available to all

For more information, see JISC News

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

World Book Day 7th March

World Book Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed recommendations for books from the Rewley House Continuing Education Library. The chosen books, together with the recommendations, will be on display in the Library from 7th March. Books may be borrowed from the display.