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World Leprosy Day takes place on 26 January 2025. In India, World Leprosy Day is celebrated on 30 January, marking the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
“The theme for World Leprosy Day 2025 is “Unite. Act. Eliminate.”. The theme is a call to action aiming to…
We are delighted to announce the publication of the 3rd edition of A Classification for Medical and Veterinary Libraries by Cyril Cuthbert Barnard, revised by Eloise Carpenter. This is also the first book published by LSHTM Press.
Book cover: A classification for medical and veterinary libraries
Barnard, CC 2024, A…
On 3 December, we observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), an annual event established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 (Resolution 47/3). This important Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by persons with disabilities while championing their dignity, rights, and wellbeing…
An exhibition of monographs from the Historical Collection of LSHTM Library Library foyer (Library opening hours)
The London School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), as it was called until 1924, opened its doors to its first students on 2nd October 1899. LSTM began as part of the Seamen’s Hospital Society…
24th October is United Nations Day.
Founded in 1945 to promote world peace and stability, the UN has since widened its remit to promote issues such as human rights, economic development and humanitarian assistance, and environmental and climate issues. In its 80 year history so far, the UN has won…
Photo showing books displayed in the Library Reading Room with the bust of Richard Doll.
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As you gear up for the new academic year, we’ve curated…
South Asian Heritage Month takes place every year ending on the anniversary of Partition of the Indian Sub-Continent on 17 August 1947 by which the Indian subcontinent was divided into India, West Pakistan (now Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
In the LSHTM Library there are numerous books about…
This Sunday, 28th July is World Hepatitis Day and LSHTM Library, Archive & Open Research Services (LAORS) have prepared a book display to raise awareness on this important topic. Before showcasing some of the gems from our collections, let’s have a look at what the most recent figures about…
Tackling your summer projects can be daunting. The library is here to support you every step of the way. We currently have a new book display in the Reading Room at Keppel Street, focusing on several resources which can help you complete your Master’s dissertation with confidence.
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Today, we will take a quick look at Henry C. Burdett’s book Cottage Hospitals General, Fever, and Convalescent. This book is part of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Library’s historical collection and can be found under the Barnard Classification Scheme classmark of SYBH (Cottage Hospitals…
World Leprosy Day 2025
January 24, 2025
Effective Literature Searching: relevant for MSc Projects – booking now available (all sessions on Zoom).
January 21, 2025
Book Display: Dry January: Jan 1- January 31, 2025.
January 6, 2025
A Classification for Medical and Veterinary Libraries (LSHTM Press, 2024)
January 3, 2025
Archives Service: Highlights of the Year
December 11, 2024
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