LRC drop-in sessions and World Mental Health Awareness Day

LRC drop-in sessions 

Are you having problems finding information for your course work ? Do you feel like you are spending hours at your computer and not getting anywhere? 

Then the LRC drop in sessions may be for you.

The LRC runs two drop in sessions for FE on a Tuesday, 12:30 – 13:00 and a Thursday, 13:30 – 14:00 and an HE session on Wednesdays, 13:00 – 14:00.

The FE, Find it Fast sessions are for you if you are studying at college and having problems finding books on the LRC catalogue or want to search some of our electronic resources for information. You can come along to the small IT room in the LRC and a librarian can help you find information. You are welcome to also bring your sandwiches and have your lunch in this room if you do not have much time and are attending the session.

The HE, drop in sessions are for those studying at UCP. These sessions are also if you are having problems finding information for your coursework and would like some help and guidance. This session is also run in the small IT room and you are welcome to bring your lunch.

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Mental Health Awareness Day

In case you didn't see the video starring Ed Sheeran and Prince Harry, please see below.

October celebrations in the LRC

This month in the LRC we are celebrating Black History Month, National Poetry Day & National Libraries Week.

Black History Month

The month of October is Black History Month in the UK.  Black History Month provides an opportunity not only to celebrate achievements but also offers a chance to raise awareness of the events from history, identifying lessons which can be learned from the past.

 

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National Poetry Day

This year is the 25^th Anniversary of National Poetry Day which takes place on Thursday 3rd October. National Poetry Day is the UK wide yearly celebration of poetry, to inspire everyone to enjoy, discover and share poems. Each year there is a different theme and in 2019 the theme is Truth.

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National Libraries Week

Libraries Week is a celebration of the nation’s much-loved libraries. Libraries Week 2019 will take place between 7^th - 12^th October.

In the LRC we will be celebrating with the following events:

LRC Reading Group

Wednesday 9th October 12.00 - 13.00

FE/Access

‘Find it fast’ sessions

Finding resources for your assignments

Tuesday 8^th October 12.30 – 13.00

Thursday 10^th October 13.30 – 14.00

UCP

Wednesday 9^th October 13.00 – 14.00 library drop-in

Study excellence sessions

In 2019 the theme is the role of libraries in the digital world. During this week we will be highlighting eBooks which are available for you to use.

LRC Loyalty Card

Take up our six book challenge and join the LRC Loyalty Card scheme to read six books and a chance to win a fantastic prize.

I hope that you will find a book that you would like to borrow from one our displays.

New reading group

New to Learning Resource Centre

LRC Reading Group

If you enjoy reading you may like to join our new Reading Group.

Why would I join a Reading Group?

1. Book Clubs are sociable and will give you a chance to make new friends.

2. You may read books which you might otherwise not have picked up, leading to new favourite authors or genres and an expansion of your reading horizons.

3. No matter how serious your book discussions, getting together and chatting on a regular basis can be fun.

4. Let’s face it books and refreshments go well together.

Relaxing Read
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When and where will the LRC Reading Group meet?

Our Reading Group will meet up once a half term in the LRC small computer room.  The first meeting is on Wednesday 9^th October 12-1pm. During this session you will get to know one another and choose the books which we will be reading as a group this year.

How will the books be chosen?

The Reading Group members will choose the books that we will read.  The books will be brought for the group and members will be able to keep their copy of the book.

The Reading Group is at lunchtime, when will I have time to eat my lunch?

Reading Group members will be able to eat their lunch during the session and soft drinks will be provided.  Remember to bring your lunch with you.

If after reading this post you would like to join or find out more information about our Reading Group, either speak to a member of staff before 9^th October, or simply turn up at the first session. 

I hope to see you there.

LRC Loyalty card and reading

Do you enjoy reading or want to read more?

The LRC is running a loyalty card scheme again this year to encourage as many students as possible to borrow and read 6 books throughout the year.

Reading can be enjoyable, relaxing and sometimes challenging. However, did you know that reading fiction particularly helps you improve your English. You start to absorb new words and ways of writing which can't easily be taught. There is also research that reading helps improve your empathy and social skills as well as your creativity.

Loyalty Card poster
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To take part, come in to the LRC, speak to a member of staff at the desk and sign up. As you read a book (which has to be fiction or a biography), we stamp your card. After 3 books you can collect a free tote bag and once you've read 6 you are entered into a prize draw and invited to a special Loyalty Card event towards the end of the academic year.

Tips for getting better at reading.

Towards the end of last week, the BBC Ideas website released a short video called "How to get seriously good at reading" https://www.bbc.com/ideas/videos/how-to-get-seriously-good-at-reading/p07n3xmv . Even if you love reading, there are some interesting facts in the video that you may not know.

Welcome to new students and 6 things.

Welcome to PRC 

Whether you are a new student or a returning student (or even a new or returning member of staff) - Welcome to the LRC and the College from all Learning Resource Centre (i.e. library) staff!

Do you know 6 things about the LRC?

The LRC is running a student induction quiz this year themed around "6 things that you need to know about the LRC".

It includes things such as how to set up a pin, how to register for an LRC loyalty card and finding the opening times of the LRC.

It will help you with using the Learning Resource Centre and should make it easier to use for your studies.

Every completed induction quiz gets entered into a prize draw so, by taking part, not only are you finding out how to use the LRC but you could also win a prize.

Chester the Puffin -our LRC mascot.
Photo: Peterborough Regional College

We look forward to receiving your entries and helping you familiarise yourself with the LRC.

Loyalty Card Celebration Event

Loyalty Card Event

On the 6th June the LRC held it's annual loyalty card presentation event. This year we teamed up with the Wellbeing team and youth centre and held a joint presentation along with prizes for the yellow book competition (photos, poems etc. created by students about mental health).

We invited Alexander Gordon Smith (a writer of teenage horror novels including the Escape from Furnace series and The Fury) to speak to the students at the event. He spoke about how he started writing books and also how writing had helped him at difficult and stressful times in his life. The students enjoyed the event (which included afternoon tea) and many spoke to him afterwards.

A hamper of reading goodies was presented to the winner of the Loyalty card scheme this year and runner-ups received signed copies of Alexander Gordon Smith's latest book. We also held a free raffle giving everyone there a chance to win a copy too.

Alexander Gordon Smith talking at the Loyalty Card event
Photo: Peterborough Regional College

Why not take a look at Alexander Gordon Smith's website and if you like scary things try one of his novels. We have several titles in the LRC which you can borrow.

Things you like about yourselves

Mental Health Awareness Week

Leading up to Mental Health Awareness Week, we asked students to note on a paper person what they liked about themselves. The week's theme was body image but we had a range of responses and of course body image isn't everything! Here are some of the responses. Do any of them resonate with you?

• My ability to speak in different languages.
• I'm caring
• My body has carried 5 amazing children
• I like that I am thoughtful as I always put a lot of though in my presents I give people.
• I like that I am weird and make people feel comfortable.
• Resilience - proud to be me.
• My loyalty to friends
• That I always try my best and aim to make myself happy and others.
• I am passionate and committed to my learning/
• I like having glasses.
• I like being a small human
• My ability to make people smile.
• I have nice eyes.
• I'm tall which is OK I guess.
• Caring less about my appearance the older I get!
• I feel that I'm full of surprises, people never know what to expect.
• My jawline.
• I like being a unique soul.
• I like having a strong will and mind.
• The ability to be content
• My hair. My beard.
• My weird smile.
• My happiness, honesty.

The BBC published an article worth reading this week called How to Keep Body Positive in the Selfie Era which gives some advice on the whole issue of body image.