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We are very pleased to be hosting the 2018 conference of the CILIP Local Studies Group here in the Library.  This year's theme  focuses on oral history, chosen as we will launch our involvement in the British Library's Unlocking Our Sound Heritage  in the summer. O ur conference is for   anyone   involved in oral history and sound collections, or who would like to work in this area in the future. The program is designed to help you keep up to date with best practice, find out about new initiatives, and meet other people in this field. Details Date and time:  9 July 2018,  10:00 – 16:30 BST Location: University  of Leicester , main campus Program: Introducing Unlocking Our Sound Heritage - Sue Davies, British Library Running an oral history project - Colin Hyde, East Midlands Oral History Archive Tour of the Library’s Special Collections & Sound Heritage project facilities Oral history and communities - Stephanie N...

Make a date with your writing and join us for distraction-free writing sessions in person or online. Working on a thesis, journal article or book chapter? Need to set some time aside for writing? Library Research Services are running Shut Up & Write! sessions for researchers once a week during the Easter Holidays.  WHEN: Friday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th April - 10am-12noon. WHERE: Consultation Room, Doctoral College Reading Room, 1st Floor, David Wilson Library  Session outline: 10am: Arrival & Prep  10.15am: Write  11am: Break & Refreshments  11.15am: Write  12noon: End  There is no need to book, just bring your laptop, pad & pen, or preferred writing tools! You can also borrow a library laptop .