Book Displays in the Library: Hollywood Costume Design

Although our book display cabinets (situated between libraries one and two) are normally reserved for our most recent acquisitions, we occasionally choose materials according to a particular theme. This month we have selected a… Continue reading

Library Help – Introducing ‘Ask a Librarian’

Are you a new student who would like help using the library catalogue? Do you need some tips on effective database searching? Are you struggling to find appropriate resources for your subject? The… Continue reading

RCA Research Repository

The Royal College of Art has just launched its research repository site which has a selection of RCA’s academic research activities ongoing since 2008 in the areas of: Art, Design and Communication –… Continue reading

IT Help in the Library

An IT Helper is currently available to answer enquiries in the library – he can be found in Library One during the hours 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday until… Continue reading

New Journal Editions in the Library

British Journal of Photography – Volume 159 No 7804 Highlights Include: The New Aesthetic by James Bridle Report by the creator of the New Aesthetic Blog discussing the transition from print to digital… Continue reading

Loans Services: New for 2012/13

After a review of current loans policy earlier in the year, the University Libraries have decided to implement a number of changes with the aim of improving services for users. These include a… Continue reading

National Portrait Gallery Images

  The National Portrait Gallery has   just   announced that it will now provide free image downloads for Academic and Non-Commercial use. Over 53,000 low resolution images will be available to non-commercial… Continue reading

New Books in the Library

Here are some of the highlights from our recent acquisitions –  all of which are available to borrow now. We regularly update the new books cabinet so do pop in and take a… Continue reading