Category Archives: new resources

New e-book collection: Clean Energy and Technology

We have access to a new e-book collection on clean energy and technology. There are 50 titles from World Scientific covering the following subject areas, all of which can be found via our Library catalogue.

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Springer 2023 e-books and protocols update

Our Library’s ebook collections have been further enhanced this year with c18,000 new ebooks from the following Springer collections. These are largely frontfile additions for 2023. Many more 2023 titles will continue to be released and become available up until the … Continue reading

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Springer 2022 e-books and protocols update

Our Library’s ebook collections have been further enhanced this year with c17,000 new ebooks from the following Springer collections. These are largely frontfile additions for 2022. Many more 2022 titles will continue to be released and become available up until the … Continue reading

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Accessing restricted datasets using the Library’s SafePod

In March of this year we were proud to launch our new SafePod, a new facility for research that allows access to restricted datasets from within the Library. Research Culture week provides a welcome opportunity to take a closer look … Continue reading

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Springer 2021 e-books and protocols update

Our Library’s ebook collections have been further enhanced this year with more than 7,300 new ebooks from the following Springer collections. These are largely frontfile additions for 2021. Many more 2021 titles will continue to be released and become available up until … Continue reading

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Cabell’s Predatory Reports: new subscription

The Library now provides access to Cabell’s Predatory Reports, a searchable database for identifying potentially predatory, deceptive and fraudulent journals using Cabell’s criteria such as peer review, integrity and publication practices. Find Cabell’s on the Library Catalogue and linked from … Continue reading

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New e-textbook platform trial: ClinicalKey Student Pharmacy and Medicine

We are running a trial of ClinicalKey Student from 23rd of February until 24th of June. The trial gives you access to over 100 e-books from the Pharmacy and Medicine collections. Note that these titles have also been added to … Continue reading

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Celebrating Black History Month: The Black Literature and Culture Collection

Image by ekavesh from Pixabay  Black History Month (BHM) takes place in October and this year’s BHM should prove even more thought-provoking than usual given the dramatic impact of George Floyd’s death just a few month ago. We’ve seen an increased willingness in … Continue reading

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Library Levels 3, 4 and 5 will reopen on Thursday 24 September

The following information will help you to get ready for reopening of the Library’s upper floors on Thursday 24 September 2020. Our current staff and students will regain access to these subject floors in addition to the recently reopened Level … Continue reading

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Library Level 2 Reopened: Monday 24 August

We are very pleased to announce that Level 2 of the Library is now open 24/7, with spacing, access routes and signage arranged for 2-metre social distancing. Current University students and staff may access Level 2 for the following: Self-service … Continue reading

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