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New 'Critical GenAI Literacy' tutorial from the library

The Library is very pleased to announce the launch of the new Generative AI (GenAI) tutorial - "Critical GenAI Literacy" to help scale up the provision of Critical Gen AI literacy training for students across the University.
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Call for participation: History and Archives in Practice 2026

The National Archives, Institute of Historical Research and Royal Historical Society are pleased to announce the launch of next year’s History and Archives in Practice (HAP) call for participation.
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Sanger 200: The National Fairground and Circus Archive’s first online exhibition

The National Fairground and Circus Archive is delighted to announce the launch of its first ever online exhibition, Sanger 200.

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University journals provision from January 2026

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White Rose University Press: The Open Access University Press of Sheffield, Leeds & York

Curious about the benefits and possibilities of open access books? Interested in learning more about our very own open access university press?
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Membership offer for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

The University of Sheffield Library is happy to offer membership to refugees and asylum seekers.

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It’s All a Show: Fairground Showmen, Identity and Mental Health Exhibition - Wellbeing ¾Ã²Ý¸£Àû and Workshops

Western Bank Library is hosting a programme of wellbeing activities in connection with some of the themes raised in the upcoming It’s All a Show: Fairground Showmen, Identity and Mental Health exhibition.
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The Creative Library

Find out more about the The Creative Library, a collaborative project between the Students' Union Liberation Officers and the University Library.
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Children’s Culture and Citizenship in Argentina. A History of Billiken Magazine (1919-2019): Professor Lauren Rea MBE

Professor Lauren Rea MBE's "Children’s Culture and Citizenship in Argentina. A History of Billiken Magazine (1919-2019)" has been published by White Rose University Press.