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Friday 25 July 2014

Accessing the library resources during the holidays


We are closed for longer this summer as we are having a lovely new refurbishment! The last big library redevelopment was in 2000 and things have moved on enormously since then, so much so that the existing library accommodation is no longer fit for purpose.  We have taken note of comments made in feedback from user surveys and we hope these changes will enhance your experience of using the library.



To find out more about using library resources during closure, have a look at this presentation:



Tuesday 22 July 2014

Findings of Recent study by University of Toronoto indicate connection between dyslexia and childhood physical abuse

Recent study published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence recommends dyslexic children be screened for physical abuse
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Source: Metro Canada July 2014

Thursday 3 July 2014

Children with autism overcome real-life fears in virtual world

Immersive reality can help children with autism spectrum disorder overcome their fears and phobias, new research has shown. 

In a study published today in PLOS ONE, experts at Newcastle University describe how, following treatment in an immersive virtual reality room, eight out of nine children were able to tackle the situation they feared. Four children were found to have completely overcome their phobias. The effect of the treatment was still in place one year later. A video shows the  treatment for phobia in action.



Read full article here