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LCF Library will be closed on Wednesday 20 December, Thursday 21 December & Friday 22 December. We will reopen after the Christmas break on Tuesday 2nd January. arts.ac.libanswers.com/servi… This is to enable essential commissioning works on the alarm systems at the East Bank campus.
Old fashioned 'Sorry we're Closed' sign in window of closed down village shop. The image and information shown here are provided by © Universal Images Group

ALT Old fashioned 'Sorry we're Closed' sign in window of closed down village shop. The image and information shown here are provided by © Universal Images Group

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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth ! Nka Journal publishes critical works on contemporary African and African Diaspora art, and you can find it in our Journals section under 'N', or online here bt2ha9xt3y.search.serialssol… #BHM #LibrariesForAll #ArtLibraries 🤎🖤🎨✌️🏿
Cover image of the May 2023 issue of Nka Journal of Contemporary African Art.

ALT Cover image of the May 2023 issue of Nka Journal of Contemporary African Art.

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It's #BlackHistoryMonth and we have put together a new display! This year's theme is #SalutingOurSisters, come and borrow books that highlight and celebrate amazing works of black women in art, theatre, fashion, literature & poetry!
A tall glass display with several books themed for Black History Month.

ALT A tall glass display with several books themed for Black History Month.

Shelve display with different books selected for Black History Month.

ALT Shelve display with different books selected for Black History Month.

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Hello everyone 👋 We are back and open at our brand new home East Bank, Stratford! Find us on the second floor. Come see the new space and say hello 😃 we've missed you!! 📚🩷
An image of the London College of Fashion Library. There is a long blue table with various materials placed across it. Behind are three shelves of books. In the background is a materials unit with various materials placed around it.

ALT An image of the London College of Fashion Library. There is a long blue table with various materials placed across it. Behind are three shelves of books. In the background is a materials unit with various materials placed around it.

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If you're away from London over the summer don't forget we have over 24,000 e-books that you can access from anywhere. Just select 'e-books' from the drop-down menu by the Search box, and enter your search terms libsearch.arts.ac.uk 🌞🌿💻🔖💡
screenshot of the homepage of the UAL Libraries online catalogue. The drop-down menu to the left of the large Search box has been opened, and a pink arrow-shaped mouse icon hovers over the 'e-books' option.

ALT screenshot of the homepage of the UAL Libraries online catalogue. The drop-down menu to the left of the large Search box has been opened, and a pink arrow-shaped mouse icon hovers over the 'e-books' option.

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Our #ThursdayTreasure is our access to the streaming service Kanopy! Explore critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries & award-winning foreign films. Login with your UAL details to enjoy. arts.ac.libguides.com/az.php…
an image of the Kanopy home page. The background is black and over it are several smaller images showing different films and documentaries to stream.

ALT an image of the Kanopy home page. The background is black and over it are several smaller images showing different films and documentaries to stream.

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The most recent @LCCLondon newsletter may have led you to believe that LCC Library is now closed for the summer. In fact, WE ARE OPEN!! Mon to Fri, 10am to 6pm, throughout the summer. Closed 28 August only. Please spread the news!!
Pop up book page with lots of panels saying open

ALT Pop up book page with lots of panels saying open

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Did you know that we have an online 'Materials and Products' library guide? Well we do! This informative subject guide highlights recommended resources for materials research. From #books & ebooks through to #sustainability & #materials. arts.ac.libguides.com/Materi… #MaterialsMonday
An image of Ratti Spa fabric silk materials.

ALT An image of Ratti Spa fabric silk materials.

An image of a sample of mushroom leather.

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⚠️ Refurbishment work will begin tomorrow 28 June through to August, to allow improvements to Chelsea library. There might be some slight noise and disruption during this time but the Old College Library and computer centre will not be impacted.
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It's the start of #PrideMonth so we've collected some of the resources we have to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout the month we will be highlighting various resources to continue the #education and #support 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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The London College of Communication building, including Library and Learning Zone, will be closed on Sunday 4 June. This is to allow for key electrical maintenance works to take place within the building. LCF and CSM libraries will be open from 10am-8pm for all students to use.
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UAL Library Services retweeted
Hugh Jones@hughjconsulting23 May 2023
#HigherEducationPostcard 23.5.23 shows @CamberwellUAL Founded in 1898 as the Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts, focusing on classes in trades; fine art was added by the 1920s In 1986 it merged with 6 other colleges to form the London Institute, and in 2004 became @UAL
Old postcard of the Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts. The colour card in landscape orientation shows a Victorian brick building, with facings of white stone. It is three floors high, with a slate roof, many chimneys, ornate windows and a grand central door. It is on an empty street. At the foot of the card is printed in black "Polytechnic buildings, Peckham Road"

ALT Old postcard of the Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts. The colour card in landscape orientation shows a Victorian brick building, with facings of white stone. It is three floors high, with a slate roof, many chimneys, ornate windows and a grand central door. It is on an empty street. At the foot of the card is printed in black "Polytechnic buildings, Peckham Road"

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Tonight is the last night of 24 hour opening at CSM - we close at 10pm on Friday 19th May but will return to 24 hour opening in the Autumn term time. Watch this space for dates and times ! Opening hours from Monday 22nd May 9am - 10pm.
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MA Fine Art student Richard Cook is exhibiting his work 'Department of Sequential Assertion' in the Library/Old College Library until Friday 19/05
A number of wax casts, mostly in pastel colours, displayed in a glass museum display case.

ALT A number of wax casts, mostly in pastel colours, displayed in a glass museum display case.

An installation shot of three glass museum display cases containing art work, situated in Chelsea College of Arts Library.

ALT An installation shot of three glass museum display cases containing art work, situated in Chelsea College of Arts Library.

A photography of a concertina folded map displayed on the bottom shelf of a museum display case.

ALT A photography of a concertina folded map displayed on the bottom shelf of a museum display case.

A photo of a wooden and glass museum display case containing texts printed on three pieces of yellow A4 paper and a box with a golden bird placed on top.

ALT A photo of a wooden and glass museum display case containing texts printed on three pieces of yellow A4 paper and a box with a golden bird placed on top.

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UAL Library Services retweeted
CCA_Library@CCA_Library17 May 2023
Over the last few months, project archivist Madeleine Shanks has been cataloguing the Camberwell degree show and student work photographic slides that are part of the college archive. Read more about the project on @UAL_Archives blog: arts.ac.uk/students/library-…
A photo of an archival ring binder containing photographic slides of student work from Camberwell College of Arts in plastic wallets.

ALT A photo of an archival ring binder containing photographic slides of student work from Camberwell College of Arts in plastic wallets.

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This week is the last week of 24 hour opening here at CSM Library and Learning for this academic year 🥺 From Monday 22 May, we will be open 9am to 10pm To check the opening hours for all @UAL_Libraries over the summer break, click here: arts.ac.uk/students/library-…
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UAL Library Services retweeted
University of the Arts London@UAL13 May 2023
Our summer shows start next week! Beginning with CSM Performance on Monday, we are so excited to welcome you to our Colleges where you can see the incredible work of our students across disciplines and levels. Join us: bit.ly/3Mmy2Nu
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We currently have 23993 e-books available for you to read, and our most popular title is 'Yayoi Kusama : Infinity mirror room - Phalli's field'. Read this, or another e-title here tinyurl.com/58xmyhcf
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Search your feelings and channel your inner Leia, Luke & Solo! Find out how the films were made and then watch episodes IV, V and VI. learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondem… UAL students/staff login with UAL credentials. @LearnonScreen #MayTheFourthBeWithYou Credit The Granger Collection
STAR WARS, 1977. Governor Tarkin (Peter Cushing) interrogrates Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), with the help of Darth Vader (James Earl Jones) in a scene from the film, 'Star Wars,' directed by George Lucas, 1977. The image and information shown here are provided by © The Granger Collection

ALT STAR WARS, 1977. Governor Tarkin (Peter Cushing) interrogrates Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), with the help of Darth Vader (James Earl Jones) in a scene from the film, 'Star Wars,' directed by George Lucas, 1977. The image and information shown here are provided by © The Granger Collection

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Feel the force wherever you are; access our catalogue and live chat with Jedi knights* from any location** at libsearch.arts.ac.uk. May the 4th be with you #StarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou *Librarians **Our Jedibrarians are not yet telepathic; the Wifi must be strong with you
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