Monthly Archives: December 2024

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Christmas Vacation Opening Times 2024

As Michaelmas term draws to a close, here is a run-down of useful information about our opening hours and staffing across Christmas and the New Year.

Library Staffed hours

The library will be unstaffed from 5pm on Monday 23rd December until 9am on Thursday 2nd January. Once the library is unstaffed, access will be for SBS members only until the building closes for the holiday.

Building Opening hours

The Park End Street building (including the Sainsbury Library) will be closed from 6pm on Tuesday 24th December and will re-open at 7am on Thursday 2nd January. Normal opening hours will then resume.

Have a great vacation and we’ll see you in the new year!

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New Apple iMacs in the library

We’re thrilled to announce that we have brand new iMacs in the Sainsbury Library! These new, high-performance iMacs have replaced older, slower computers, bringing you faster processing, stunning visuals, and an enhanced experience for all your study and research needs.

Why you’ll love the new iMacs

Lightning-fast performance:
The Apple Silicon chip in each of the iMacs brings serious speed and power to your fingertips. These iMacs are ideal for complex data science projects, data processing, and other demanding software you may need for coursework or research.

Beautiful displays for visual work:
The new iMacs feature high-resolution Retina displays, perfect for working on visual projects, such as presentations, graphic design, or video editing.

Customisable with Apps via Orchard Software Centre:
Need specific software for a project? The iMacs allow you to install apps directly from the Orchard Software Centre, giving you the flexibility to tailor your workstation to your needs. Whether it’s data analysis tools, productivity apps, or creative software, you’ll have the resources you need right at your fingertips.

Perfect for Every Task
Whether you’re crunching numbers in a financial model, conducting complex data tasks, or simply organizing your assignments, these iMacs are equipped to handle it all. And with improved processing speeds, you can get through tasks faster and make the most of your time in the library.

So come try out the new iMacs today and take your studies to the next level. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!

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Training needs survey

We value your feedback to enhance your experience with the Sainsbury Library. To better understand your confidence in information skills, your use of library resources, and your preferences for training formats and timing, we invite you to take part in a short survey.
The survey will take just 3–5 minutes to complete and will help us tailor our support services to your needs.

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Access the Survey online.

Thank you for being an active part of the Sainsbury Library community! Don’t forget to explore the training sessions and workshops we currently offer on our LibGuide page. Your input makes a difference!