** With apologies for cross-posting **

Dear all,

We have been running a 'Library of the Week' promotion to showcase some of our contributing libraries' wonderful collections! We've compiled here some of the amazing posts from the last few months written by our contributing libraries:


**July*

Bishopsgate Institute Library: We chat to Ceri Thompson, Librarian of the Bishopsgate Institute, to find out more about the library and the wonderful collections available.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/07/bishopsgate-institute-library/

Royal Astronomical Society Library: The Royal Astronomical Society Library contains books, images, documents, paintings and instruments significant in the development of scientific thought in astronomy and geophysics and related disciplines. Find out more in this brilliant post by Laura Dimmock - Jones.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/07/royal-astronomical-society-library/

French culture in the heart of London: La Médiathèque: Books, media, social groups, and French culture - the Director of La Médiathèque of the French Institute tells us about what they have to offer.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/07/french-culture-in-the-heart-of-london-la-mediatheque-2/


** June **

Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland: The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (RAS) is a learned society dedicated to promoting public interest and scholarly exchange in the history and cultures of Asia. Find out more about the library and the amazing collections available in this new post from Librarian, Edward Weech.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/06/royal-asiatic-society-of-great-britain-and-ireland/

The Institution of Structural Engineers Library: The Library is one of the best specialist structural engineering collections in the UK, with over 13,500 books, 14,000 reports and 5,000 standards. Find out more in this post by Rob Thomas, Manager of the Library and Information Services.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/06/the-institution-of-structural-engineers-library/

Henry Moore Institute Sculpture Research Library: The Henry Moore Institute is a world-recognised centre for the study and enjoyment of sculpture, based in the centre of Leeds. The library holds over 30,000 printed books and digital resources on sculpture.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/06/henry-moore-institute-sculpture-research-library/


**May**

The Royal Library, Windsor Castle: Find out more about the amazing history and the collections available in this brilliant post from the Royal Library Team at Windsor Castle.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/05/the-royal-library-windsor-castle/

Society of Antiquaries of London Library: The Society of Antiquaries of London Library at Burlington House is the largest antiquarian library in the country and contains around 130,000 printed items from the late-15th century to the present day. Their collecting focus is the material remains of the past in Britain, covering archaeology, antiquities, books and print history, the history of antiquarianism and collecting, historic monuments, local British history, heraldry, medieval decorative arts, and architectural history.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/05/society-of-antiquaries-of-london-library/

Wellcome Collection: Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library that aims to explore our understanding of health. Providing a space, both physical and digital, to think about the interactions between science, medicine, society, and art - how they shape our lives, how we think about health, and what we consider health to be.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/05/wellcome-collection/

The Energy Institute Library: The Energy Institute Library holds an extensive collection of material on the energy industries ranging from oil exploration to petrol retailing, nuclear energy to renewables, technical to business and dating from the mid-19th century to the present day. Read more about the library, the collections and services available in this brilliant post by Claire Cortis and Catherine Cosgrove.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/05/the-energy-institute-library/


**April**

Zoological Society of London's Prince Philip Zoological Society Library and Archives: Emma Milnes (Deputy Librarian) has written this brilliant piece which showcases the work of the library, its history and the collections and activities that the library provides.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/04/zsls-prince-philip-zoological-library-and-archives/

Devon and Exeter Institution Library: The Devon and Exeter Institution is a thriving independent library and educational charity in the heart of the city, which welcomes new members and visitors of all ages. Today the two galleried libraries hold a unique historical book collection, virtually unchanged since 1813, and collections of maps, prints, drawings, fine and decorative art. The DEI is also the premier institution collecting books on Devon, particularly in the fields of history and biography.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/04/devon-and-exeter-institution-library/

Manchester Metropolitan University Library: Manchester Metropolitan University Library is at the heart of the University's main campus set alongside the beautiful All Saints Park. All Saints Library is a busy, modern library, set over six floors, and is open 24/7 during the academic year.
Read the feature: https://libraryservices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2022/04/manchester-metropolitan-university-library/


Best wishes
Lorna

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