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Courtship snorts and warning thumps

July 15
On 16 July, the British Library Sound Archive will add to its popular series of wildlife recordings with the launch of a new educational CD.

Keep the Cash Flowing

July 09
'Surviving and Thriving: Controlling Costs to Boost Your Business' – Tuesday 14 July 2009, 18:15 – 20:00

The world's oldest bible reunited online

July 06
A remarkable collaboration between institutions in the UK, Germany, Egypt, and Russia has succeeded in reuniting virtually more than 800 pages and fragments from the world's oldest surviving Christian bible, Codex Sinaiticus.

International collaboration steers future of mass digitisation

July 01
Feeding into the EU's i2010 vision to significantly improve access to Europe's cultural heritage, the British Library and the University of Salford have teamed up with a group of 15 institutions from across the continent as part of the ...

British Library events and exhibitions July - September 2009

June 29
Discover the world's knowledge. For further information visit www.bl.uk/whatson or call +44 (0)1937 546 546.

Winners Announced for the inaugural Michael Marks Awards for Poetry Pamphlets

June 25
The winners of the Michael Marks Awards for Poetry Pamphlets have been announced and demonstrate the rich spectrum of poetry being published in the UK.

Frances Brindle appointed British Library Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications

June 24
Frances Brindle has recently been appointed as the British Library's new Director of Strategic and Marketing and Communications (SM&C).

An Alpine Acquisition Adventure: John Berger's archive donated to the British Library

June 20
The British Library has acquired the archive of eminent writer, critic and thinker John Berger.

Read all about it!

June 18
Two million online digitised pages of 19th century newspapers take researchers back to the future.

Dame Lynne Brindley responds to Digital Britain report conclusions

June 17
Chief Executive of the British Library calls for a coherent UK national digital strategy to include mass digitisation of content and digital literacy skills.

King Henry VIII rocked Glastonbury's green fields

June 5
Exactly 500 years since Henry VIII's coronation, the British Library is celebrating England's most infamous monarch with a lavish late night of Tudor festivities on 24 June 2009.

LIFE3 project granted third phase funding

June 4
Pioneering project to further develop support for permanent access to digital information.

What's said in the Scrum stays in the Scrum...? The search for the perfect Father's Day gift is over!

June 2
Forget another pair of socks or a shirt for Father's Day this year; why not try something completely different that is both imaginative and unique?

Original Dragon Hosts Business Boot Camp at the British Library

June 2
Providing the crucial knowledge and experience needed to start a business, on June 15 and 22 former BBC2 Dragon, Doug Richard, offers London's aspiring entrepreneurs a fast-track guide to success with the ‘School for Startups'.

Creative credit crunch solutions from the British Library's Marketing Maestros

May 29
Essential for the long term success of any business, developing a brand can take years and requires constant and consistent effort. To remain competitive in an increasingly tight financial climate, entrepreneurs must think more creatively ...

Fashion Exhibit at the British Library

May 29
Luxury label Motasem provides inspiration with Nightingale and Lotus dress display 4 June - 3 July 2009.

TV world premiere of thousand year old Beowulf manuscript

May 28
Written around the year 1000, the story of the only known surviving copy of Beowulf hits our television screens today (Thursday 28 May) on BBC4 at 9pm.

Maybe it's because you're a Londoner

May 27
Explore the history of England's capital through the medium of song.

Rich poetry pickings from the British Library's sound archive - Bob Cobbing, Robert Graves and Stevie Smith live in performance

May 26
On 26 May 2009, the British Library releases three new poetry collections in its popular series of literary spoken word CDs, featuring rarely-heard recordings of Bob Cobbing, Robert Graves and Stevie Smith.

Yes they can! Voices of the future powered by the past

May 21
Led by the British Library, Campaign! Make an Impact is a unique programme that uses history to inspire young people to run campaigns about issues which affect them today.

Shortlist Announced for the Michael Marks Awards for Poetry Pamphlets

May 20
The British Library has today (20 May) announced the shortlist for the Michael Marks Awards for Poetry Pamphlets, in partnership with the Poetry Book Society and with the generous support of the Michael Marks Charitable Trust.

British Library invites readers to explore the future of the book

May 19
Launching today, over the next three months a new display from the British Library will give readers the chance to test drive three e-readers from Sony and iRex Technologies currently available in the UK.

Edward Lear: A 2009 British Library Facsimile Selection

May 18
Extremely popular in the 19th century, this April the British Library is publishing two beautiful facsimile editions of Lear’s Nonsense Songs and Stories (1888) and Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets (1889), allowing new audiences to ...

Mystery Beatles lyric is a dream display at the British Library

May 08
A previously unseen George Harrison lyric, found by author and collector Hunter Davies, goes on display at the British Library today (8 May).

Copyright - what is the future for education and research?

May 06
British Library debate signifies a Golden Opportunity to create a vibrant research environment which fully utilises technological developments for education and research.