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It’s All a Show: Fairground Showmen, Identity and Mental Health Exhibition - Wellbeing Events and Workshops

Western Bank Library is hosting a programme of wellbeing activities in connection with some of the themes raised in the upcoming It’s All a Show: Fairground Showmen, Identity and Mental Health exhibition.
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White Rose University Press: The Open Access University Press of Sheffield, Leeds & York

Curious about the benefits and possibilities of open access books? Interested in learning more about our very own open access university press?
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Membership offer for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

The University of Sheffield Library is happy to offer membership to refugees and asylum seekers, with a tour of Western Bank Library taking place on Wednesday 21 February for those interested in applying.

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The Creative Library

Find out more about the The Creative Library, a collaborative project between the Students' Union Liberation Officers and the University Library.
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Children’s Culture and Citizenship in Argentina. A History of Billiken Magazine (1919-2019): Professor Lauren Rea MBE

Professor Lauren Rea MBE's "Children’s Culture and Citizenship in Argentina. A History of Billiken Magazine (1919-2019)" has been published by White Rose University Press.
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The amateur historian’s role in making history accessible

Written by Alyssa Reed, master's student, Department of History, University of Sheffield, during a work placement at the National Fairground and Circus Archive.
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The language of the fairground community: secrets of Parlyaree

Written by Hesther Farge, master's student, Department of English, University of Sheffield, during a work placement at the National Fairground and Circus Archive.
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The Red Cross heroine

In 2020, the British Red Cross Society celebrated its 150th anniversary. When the society was formed in August 1870, its purpose was to provide aid to sick and wounded soldiers in times of war.

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Ebooks for students at the University of Sheffield: challenges and opportunities

In the past year, access to print books in the Library has been very limited due to the pandemic.
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Bob Brighton collection: A life in colour

The University heritage collection consists of thousands of objects that the University of Sheffield has acquired since its foundation in 1905.