Tag Archives: IOE LibGuides

Getting Started: 1, 2, 3

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

We’d like to welcome all new and returning students to the IOE Library.  We have wonderful collections, a vast range of online resources and knowledgeable staff whom you can get acquainted with in three ways below. #1. IOE LibGuides. The dependable IOE … Continue reading →

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Shock, horror … no money for some libraries

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

Informally when I visit other libraries, I view lean, striking modern designs or historic, revered rooms that are well-stocked and proudly displayed. In contrast, during my visit here in Lisbon, it was a bit of a shock to visit the … Continue reading →

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SAFER Research Journey

Posted on September 26, 2016 by

UCL has welcomed students with a list of 11 Things to start your UCL Journey. Fittingly, one of these 11 ‘things’ is getting to know the library. We realise in the library that the journey of research can be a … Continue reading →

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Migrating to IOE LibGuides 2.0

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

Summer 2016 will be a time of transition at the UCL Institute of Education Library as we aim to enrich the user experience both in the library and online. One key change involves IOE LibGuides. Since 2012, we have used LibGuides to support … Continue reading →

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Black educationalists and the George Padmore Institute

Posted on June 10, 2014 by

The George Padmore Institute (GPI) is an amazing archive, largely concerned with the publications and activism of John La Rose (27 December 1927 – 28 February 2006), the Caribbean poet, campaigner, educator and publisher. New Beacon Books was founded in … Continue reading →

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New guides for a new landscape

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

    ‘Information literacy is knowing when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to evaluate, use and communicate it in an ethical manner’ (CILIP 2004). The Alexandria Proclamation adds that information literacy is ‘a basic … Continue reading →

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International Education Week 2012

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

International Education Week runs from the 12th to the 16th of November and the theme for this year is ‘Use your voice’. Each day, the BBC World Class in partnership with the British Council, will be running live debates allowing schools to tell … Continue reading →

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