{"id":8576,"date":"2018-10-05T16:22:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-05T15:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/?p=8576"},"modified":"2018-10-11T15:02:19","modified_gmt":"2018-10-11T14:02:19","slug":"clear-your-diaries-and-head-down-to-catalyst-libraries-week-is-coming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/2018\/10\/05\/clear-your-diaries-and-head-down-to-catalyst-libraries-week-is-coming\/","title":{"rendered":"Clear your diaries and head down to Catalyst, Libraries Week is coming!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1236\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/src\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/09\/LS0799-Libraries-Week-Social-Media-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" \/><\/h1>\n<p>We may be biased, but here in Learning Services we absolutely love libraries.<\/p>\n<p>Whether for losing yourself in some fabulous fiction or stretching your academic skills muscles, a great library is a breeding ground for personal development, good mental health and connecting with your university or local community. What\u2019s more, the dawning of the digital age has meant not only have many libraries embraced technology, but some have even re-written the rules and catapulted the sector into the user experience stratosphere (hello, Catalyst!)<\/p>\n<p>In celebration of our commitment to innovation and student happiness, we\u2019re just-finished-a-book delighted to be putting on our arts and craft hats for this year\u2019s Libraries Week. With a national theme of <strong>\u2018Wellbeing\u2019<\/strong>, here are just a few of the events we have planned\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take What You Need Tree @ Catalyst Help Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>All week<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We all need a little pick me up now and again. For some its chocolate, for others its spending sprees, and for some, a nice note from a beautiful synthetic tree just hits the spot. Feeling kind? Take a tag and write a supportive or encouraging message for fellow students. We\u2019re feeling fuzzy inside already \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1202\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/src\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/09\/14-300x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mindful Colouring @ Catalyst\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>All week<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt about it, adult colouring is all the rage. Why? Research suggests just 10 minutes a day can boost your mood and help to reduce depression and anxiety. We\u2019ll take 10 crayons, please!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1203\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/src\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/09\/15-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Self Help book display @ Catalyst<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>All week <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love a good self-help book? With shelves lined with expertise from psychologists and psychotherapists alike, we\u2019ve decided to collate our favourites into a one-stop-shop for feel-good literature. Got a recommendation? Join the conversation on Twitter with #LibrariesWeek.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1206\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/src\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/09\/16-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Club Launch @ Oak Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Monday 8<sup>th<\/sup> October 13:00-14:00<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In collaboration with Edge Hill\u2019s Big Read, Monday marks the launch of #CatalystBookClub. Bring your friends and thoughts on <em>Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine<\/em> and be ready to leave inspired, raring for the next one and perhaps even with a few goodies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1209\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/src\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/09\/17-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paper Flowers workshop @ Oak Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Tuesday 9<sup>th<\/sup> October 12:00-13:00<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re an avid reader or merely a cereal box browser, everybody has a piece of literature that lingers with them long after it has been read. How cool would it be, then, if you could take your favourite pages and make an origami rose? Back by popular demand, this session will show you how.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1212\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/src\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/09\/18-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Knit a bookmark workshop @ Oak Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Wednesday 10<sup>th<\/sup> October 13:00-14:00<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nourishing your soul, practicing mindfulness and impressing your grandma are just a few of the benefits of coming along to our knit a bookmark workshop. Aimed at beginners and with all materials provided, we\u2019ll show you step by step how to create an envy-inducing page holder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1215\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/src\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/09\/19-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Great Textbook Giveaway @ The Hub<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Thursday 11<sup>th<\/sup> October 11:00-2:00<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following the donation of over 800 books as\u00a0part of our successful Pass the Book scheme, we now have a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction titles seeking a new home. This means you can come along to The Hub and take away your next read **completely free!**<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/src\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/09\/books-1204029_960_720-300x199.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bullet Journal Workshop @ Oak Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Friday 12<sup>th<\/sup> October 12:00-13:00<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Staying organised is one of the biggest challenges of university life. Providing stationary, templates and #BulletJournal inspiration a plenty, we\u2019ll show you how to set up a fun and creative system that means no essay deadline can ever go amiss.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1218\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/src\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/09\/20-258x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All workshops are bookable on <a href=\"https:\/\/careerhub.edgehill.ac.uk\">CareerHub.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Written by Maisie Prior.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We may be biased, but here in Learning Services we absolutely love libraries. Whether for losing yourself in some fabulous fiction or stretching your academic skills muscles, a great library is a breeding ground for personal development, good mental health and connecting with your university or local community. 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