South Lanarkshire College Library

Absolutely delighted to share that the college library is trialling four ejournal databases for the next 60 days! All the Ejournals are full text, peer reviewed, current and relevant.

Databases are accessible through the library SharePoint page or by clicking on the following link:

https://research.ebsco.com/c/urs26s/?db=aqh,asf,c8h,e900tuk,sih

If you need any help, drop by the library and Joss will be happy to help.

My favourite library visitor, Poppy the labradoodle. She is adorable, so well behaved and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
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Today marks the beginning of Neurodiversity celebration week, a worldwide initiative that promotes wide world acceptance, understanding and inclusion.

The primary aim this year is to shift the global focus from a "deficit-based" model to one that recognises the unique skills and strengths of neurodivergent individuals and highlights the theme "From awareness to action:making organisational change happen".

South Lanarkshire College Library supports Neurodiversity celebration week and strives to make sure the library is a welcoming, all-inclusive learning environment.

For more information on Neurodiversity, pop by to see, or borrow books from our Neurodiversity awareness display. And as always, Joss will be happy to help.

*Important information*

South Lanarkshire College Library supports LGBT+ history month. We have some LGBT+ resources available to borrow.

Happy Lunar New Year to all our students and staff. Wishing you all a prosperous New Year of the fire horse.

Today is Safer Internet Day 2026 and the theme is

"Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI"

This year's campaign, coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, focuses on the rapid increase of AI and its impact on young people.

Empowering Users: Helping children and young people develop the digital literacy and critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI-powered tools.

Ethical Considerations: Exploring the responsible design and use of technology, including addressing bias, reliability, and privacy in AI.

Practical Engagement: Resources cover everyday AI interactions, from study aids and chatbots to AI-generated content in social media.

When used well, they can support learning and creativity however, they can spread misinformation, and cause real harm.

Key things to know about AI

AI isn’t always right – chatbots can make mistakes or sound confident while being wrong.

Not everything online is real – images, videos and voices can be faked.

You have a role to play – questioning what you see helps stop misinformation spreading.

Responsible use matters – how you use AI can affect others as well as yourself.

For more information:

Click on the link below for top tips for young people.

https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2026/top-tips-for-young-people

For advice about key social media platforms click the link below

https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/social-media-guides

Reminder to students applying through UCAS.

The deadline is today at 6pm

Students, if you are applying to university this year make sure your application reaches UCAS before the deadline. Please also allow your referee time to compose your reference.

If you need any help, visit the college library where Joss will be happy to advise you.

Long-term Laptops have been renewed and are now due to be returned on the 13th of June, unless your course finishes earlier than this.

If you no longer require it, please return it to the college library.