Recommend a book

The Library has a new electronic "Recommend a book" form. If there's a book you think the Library should have go to the follow link:
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/contact/recommend fill in the form and submit. We cannot guarantee that all suggestions will be purchased but everything will be considered.

Learning Hub - Revised Opening Hours

In response to students' requests, the Learning Hub based at the Bedford
Campus has extended its opening hours from Monday 1 February as follows:

Monday - Thursday 8am - Midnight
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed

New Research Suggests the Alcohol Industry is Targeting Teeenagers

Researchers writing in the British Medical Journal claim that the alcohol industry is targeting teenagers by implying that drinking will bring friends and fun. Documents obtained by the Commons Select Committee on Health show that market research on 15-16 year olds is used to guide the development of campaigns to promote alcoholic drinks. A ban on irresponsible drink promotions and a compulsory requirement to check under 18s for IDs are among the final conditions of a proposed code for alcohol retailers announced by the Home Secretary, Alan Johnson. A link to the proposed code can be found here: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/alcohol-code-of-practice/selling-alcohol-responsibly2835.pdf?view=Binary

New Research on Violence Against Women & Girls

The results of a new consultation report 'Together We Can End Violence Against Women and Girls' have now been released. The research was commissioned by the Department of Health and led by the Home Office in consultation with the National Children's Bureau. It elicited the views of young people on issues surrounding violence against women and girls including relationships education at school, social attitudes towards violence and sexual bullying. The full report and further information can be found on the Home Office website at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/Violence_against_women_and_1.html

Queen's Speech Announces New Bills Relevant to Applied Social Studies

Several new Bills relevant to Applied Social Studies topics were announced in the Queen's speech on 18th November. These include:

• Children, Schools & Families Bill
• Crime & Security Bill
• Digital Economy Bill
• Child Poverty Bill (carried over from the 2008-2009 session)
• Equality Bill (carried over from the 2008-2009 session)

For more information check out the Bills before Parliament website available at: http://news.parliament.uk/2009/11/new-bills-announced-in-queens-speech/

Electronic Inter-Library Loans

Academics and researchers may now receive their inter-library loans electronically to their desktop. If you would like to make use of this service follow these instructions:

1. Download Adobe Digital Editions from the British Library website.
2. You will still need to fill in the same inter-library loan form & return it to the Library.
3. Be sure to specifiy "Secure Electronic Delivery" on the form or it will arrive in hard copy.
4. You will receive an e-mail with a hyperlink to the document. It can be accessed and printed only once.
5. If you have any questions about using this service or problems downloading the software please contact Valerie Allison, Senior Library Assistant (x4202).

Please Note: Electronic Inter-Library loans are currently only available to staff and researchers not to students. It is likely that the service may be extended to M level groups at the next stage of development.

Social Care TV

SCIE have now launched "Social Care TV" a broadband channel featuring films and links to resources on the big issues in adults’ and children’s care services. The films cover everything from dementia care to child safeguarding and young care leavers and should be useful to anyone interested in learning about good practice in social care.

Designed as a learning and development tool, you can view, download or e-mail films, and check out the key resources related to the subject. The service has been launched with 25 films, with two new films being released every month.