eBooks

Ever wanted to borrow a book without the hassle of having to go to the library to collect it? Well, now you can! The LRCs now have a growing collection of eBooks available online from the eLibrary webpages. Click here to access the eBooks database or alternatively, you can search for specific titles on the WebOPAC (library catalogue). Access via Athens login.

We would like your input to help us develop this collection. Please contact the LRC staff if you would like

• to suggest titles that you would like in an eBook format and we can check availability
• assistance in embedding use of eBooks into assignments
• to organise some individual or group training on how to use the eBooks, for either staff or students
• more information on the eBooks collection.

LRC staff can be contacted at lrcstaff@bpc.ac.uk or x5630.

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NEW DATABASES

Introducing Key Note

Those of you who have used Mintel in the past will be interested to know that we now subscribe to Key Note as an alternative source of commercial information. The database, available via the eLibrary Databases page, provides a range of industry analysis reports covering 29 different industry sectors. These include business services, computing and IT, food and catering, new media, retailing, and travel and tourism.

Calling all Hairdressers…

If it’s been a while since you last used Hairdressing Training you might want to take a fresh look at this online training resource. It’s updated regularly to reflect current style changes and has been specially developed for UK hairdressing education institutions.

Surgery Sessions

Drop in to the LRC to arrange a one-to-one surgery session. The LRC staff can help you with:

•Using the VLE
•Searching eBooks
•Researching an assignment
•Using online databases
•Creating PowerPoint presentations
•Using SmartBoard
•Writing a bibliography

Staffing

In February, we said a sad farewell to Juliette Sheridan. Juliette worked as the LCH Site Librarian for the past 7 years.

Welcome to Sarah Bedford, our new PT Team Librarian who will take over the subject librarian responsibilities for HCE and CI at LCH. Sarah brings experience from Bournemouth Public Libraries and Bournemouth University. She works Tuesdays-Thursdays