CILIP Carnegie Medal Winner 2017

 

WINNER OF THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2017

 

 

On the 80th anniversary of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) Carnegie Medal, the book Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys was announced as the winner on Monday 19 June.  It's an inspirational novel that is based on a true story from the Second World War about the German ship the Wilhelm Gustloff which was sunk in port in early 1945. The ship had over 9000 civilian refugees, including children on board and nearly all were drowned.  Ruta Sepetys brilliantly imagines the unforgettable stories of four young people who are each haunted by their own dark secret.

If you are looking for something different to read after your exams and studies, a copy of the book is available in the LRC to borrow.  Further new fiction books are also on display in the LRC, with an outline of the story by each book.



TRC Careers HE Evening - Thursday 15 June 2017

TRC CAREERS H.E. EVENING

Thursday 15 June 2017
 

The TRC Careers H. E. Evening is taking place in college on Thursday 15 June 2017 from 5pm to 7.30pm. This has been arranged by the college careers staff to provide advice to you and your parents/carers on options after college.

 
From 5pm to 6.30pm there will be an exhibition in the Courtyard area, with stands from TRC Careers and Work placement, local colleges and universities, gap year organisations, the Higher Education Progression Partnership (HEPP) and Year in Industry.

Talks are also taking place in the Foundation Room, Drama Studio, Lecture Theatre, LRC and Woodhurst (W004) on Local Higher Education Provision, Degree and Higher Level Apprenticeships, Higher Education Finance, Personal Statement for UCAS applications and Why go to University? 

Come and take a look at the display in the LRC, to see some of the resources available in the Careers Library. If you require further assistance in finding careers resources please see the Careers Librarian, Mandy Barker.  Further information and resources can be accessed on the Careers Moodle page.

Please see a member of Careers staff, Cerise Walters, Kevin Lennox or Rachel Bentley based in Student Services if you need further careers advice or information. Appointments to see any of them can be made at the main desk in Student Services.



Who To Vote For??

With only 2 days to go until the General Election, you might still be wondering who to vote for.

These two quick quizzes are a good way to figure out which party policies you prefer.  So take a few minutes out of your day and have a go and make your voice count on Thursday.

38degrees Quiz

The Guardian Quiz

 

Essential Stationery for Exam Season

Image Courtesy of stokpic / Pixabay

Many of you will be sitting a number of exams over the coming week, so make sure you have all the essential stationery you need.

 

The LRC has a number of items for sale at very reasonable prices.

 

Here's a glimpse of just some of the items - for more details of all our stock, please call in and see our price list.

Clear pencil case 50p

Black pen 5p

Pencil 5p

Ruler 15cm 10p / 30cm 15p

Revision Cards Small 15p Medium 20p