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Welcome to the Library Blog

From reflective writing to digital skills, academic writing to careers and research, our new Library Blog offers insights, tips and news across a wide range of topics.

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Category : Reading and Research

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Aye Aye to AI?: Smart & Ethical Use of GenAI in Academic Writing

Reading and Research
Jun 09 2025 By : Metin Esen

It has been a relatively short time since Generative Artificial Intelligence (henceforth, we shall call it “GenAI”) started shaking the foundations of academic writing—its methods, integrity,

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How to get back into books: Advice from a reformed reader

Reading and Research
Aug 09 2024 By : Christopher R. Moore

According to a recent study by The Reading Agency, around half of UK adults do not read for pleasure.

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Books, books and more books – celebrating our eBook collections this World Book Day!

Reading and Research
Mar 07 2024 By : Vic Hunter

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr Seuss  

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Take Arden Library with you!

Reading and Research
Dec 01 2022 By : Emily Clark, Deputy Head of Library Services (Acquisitions & Systems)

Did you know that you can access some of our brilliant Arden Library content via apps, and squeeze in some of your academic readin

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Third Man: Distraction and Dull Sports

Reading and Research
Jun 17 2022 By : Christopher R. Moore

 

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#WhatAreYouReadingRightNow Roundup

Reading and Research
May 06 2022 By : Various

This week, we asked our friends and colleagues across Arden's study centres to share what they're currently reading.

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The Road(s) Less Travelled

Reading and Research
Apr 29 2022 By : Christopher R. Moore

 

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For the love of libraries

Reading and Research
Oct 19 2021 By : Library & Academic Skills Team

As part of #LibrariesWeek, we asked our friends and colleagues to tell us what they love about libraries. They did not disappoint! 

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The Unbearable Literalness of Bing: How to think like a search engine and improve your research

Reading and Research
Sep 07 2021 By : Christopher R. Moore

We are used to the internet understanding us.

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Aye Aye to AI?: Smart & Ethical Use of GenAI in Academic Writing
09 Jun 2025
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Ramadan Mubarak: Ramadan Study Tips
03 Mar 2025
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If at first you don’t succeed then try, try, and try again
19 Nov 2024
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Focus, Motivation, and ADHD
04 Oct 2024
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Definite Definitions: Clarity and Critical Writing
27 Sep 2024
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Learning Success: Lessons from the Olympics
23 Aug 2024
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How to get back into books: Advice from a reformed reader
09 Aug 2024
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