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1. New finds and related archives – Elder Dempster

   Read more about new finds for the Elder Dempster Lines - the largest UK shipping group between Western Europe and West Africa from the late-nineteenth century to the 1980s.

2. LJMU Library

   Library spaces, resources and expertise dedicated to the needs of LJMU students, researchers, staff and external visitors.

3. The faces - Faces of Merseyside

   View the Faces of Merseyside facial images based on the occupations and interests of Merseyside people.

4. Library Services team

   Heather Thrift is the Director of LJMU's Library Services Department.

5. Positive Action Training

   Find out more about the positive action training scheme that helps LJMU employ more local people of colour.

6. About the Elder Dempster project

   The Homeward Bound: A Liverpool-West Africa Heritage Project documents the lives and memories of Elder Dempster’s seafaring and office staff. As part of the project, we recorded 25 oral testimonies.

7. Finding jobs, applications and the recruitment process

   Graduate opportunities exist across all sectors and with employers of all sizes, but there are significant differences in the recruitment process and focus of the roles.

8. Alan Wigelsworth interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Wigelsworth began working for Elder Dempster Lines aged 15. Alan joined the company as office boy. Listen to Alan's interview.

9. Bibliotherapy book list

   Explore our bibliotherapy book list at LJMU Libraries. Find titles for mental well-being and personal growth.

10. Elder Dempster Lines

    Elder Dempster Lines was one of the UK’s largest shipping companies. As part of the Homeward Bound project, we’ve spoken to a number of Elder Dempster’s former employees and passengers, recording their ‘real’ stories and experiences. You can listen to their Elder Dempster stories here.