During National Libraries Week, from 2nd – 6th October Arden Library will be offering an exciting programme of activities based on the theme of Green Libraries, focusing on sustainability and climate change.   

 

We will be holding a prize draw for students who take part in our Green Libraries Week activities.  Get involved and you could be in with a chance of winning a Samsung tablet device, to read all your university eBooks on! Full terms and conditions here apply.  

 

Visit our Green Libraries Week webpages and read on to find out how you can take part! 

 

Book a place on one of our workshops and Writer’s Retreats:  

Monday 2nd October, 11am-12pm – “From Research Distress to Research Success” 

Monday 2nd October, 3.30pm - 4.30pm - Arden Writer’s Retreat 

Tuesday 3rd October, 2pm-3pm – “Level Up Your Tech Game: Learn to Use the Library Like a Pro” 

Wednesday 4th October, 1pm-2pm – “Abraca-data! Become a Research Genius” 

Thursday 5th October, 11am-12pm – “Improve your skills with LinkedIn Learning” 

Friday 6th October, 12pm-1pm – “Let's Get Critical” 

Friday 6th October, 3.30pm - 4.30pm - Arden Writer’s Retreat 

Find out more and book a place here: Libraries Week 2023 

 

Contribute to our “Reduce, Regroove, Recycle” playlist:

Submit your Green-themed song suggestions to our celebratory “Reduce, Regroove, Recycle” greener-listening playlist by completing this form 

We'll be using your suggested songs to create a special Green Libraries Week playlist.  

 

Send us your top tips on sustainable living:

If you have a great idea that you’d like to share with others on greener living and being more sustainable, please send your top tip and your name to libraries@arden.ac.uk  

Your top tips will be shared in a blog post on the Library Portal for other students to enjoy! 

 

Help us curate an “Environment, Sustainability & Green Awareness” eBook collection: 

We want your suggestions to help us put together a collection of sustainability and green-themed eBooks for sharing during Green Libraries Week.  

Fill out the Request an eBook Form and we’ll add your requests to the collection if we can!  

 

We look forward to seeing you for our Green Libraries Week celebrations! 

 

If you have any questions about this event or Arden Library you can contact us at  libraries@arden.ac.uk 

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