University of Edinburgh Libraries and Museums

24/08/2023

👋 Calling new students.
Join the online 'How to ...' events to discover how we can support your studies. These are live events, with the chance to ask questions

🗓️ How to…Access online library resources.
📍 Tuesday 29 August 15:00 - 15:20
🔗 https://edin.ac/3QQKIyE

🗓️ How to... Find Academic Literature
📍 Thursday 31 August 11:00 - 11:20
🔗 https://edin.ac/3ORSPIy

🗓️ How to... Get the resources the Library does not have
📍 Thursday 01 September 14:00 - 14:20
🔗 https://edin.ac/3suwNo0

More information: https://edin.ac/3CqjDd8

From Monday 28 August to Friday 1 September, you can join our live online sessions from wherever you are in the world!

22/08/2023

Welcome back to the medical students returning over the last few weeks. Our medical libraries are ready for your return - be sure to say hi to Max 💀

We have two medical libraries:

You'll find the Royal Infirmary Library on the 1st floor of Chancellor's Building. Take a virtual orientation here: https://sway.office.com/pNNNgI55jqGAglWE?ref=Link

The Western General Hospital Library is in the Medical Education Centre, on the 3rd floor of the Outpatients Building. Take a virtual orientation here: https://sway.office.com/DwUDlxGXwMs4mWos?ref=Link

21/08/2023

It's mid-August and the many festivals in Edinburgh are well underway. Whether you love or loathe the bustle around George Square, we have an oasis of calm for you: the sound exhibition 'A Carrying Stream' is open everyday from 10am-6pm throughout the Fringe.

Drawing on the Sound Archive of the University of Edinburgh’s School of Scottish Studies Archives, the deep listening experience offers visitors a sensory journey around Scotland through the sounds of its people and places.

The exhibition is open to the public and admission is free.

📍 Exhibition Gallery, University of Edinburgh Main Library (Ground Floor) George Square

🔗 https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/library-museum-gallery/heritage-collections/museums-and-galleries/exhibitions-whats-on

11/08/2023

It's not long to go until the start of the new academic year and we're looking forward to welcoming our new students 😀

If you are joining us this year why not get a head start with this student tour of our Main Library and see what's waiting for you!

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This video is a student tour of the Main Library, highlighting its various resources, services and facilities.Video scripted and created by Diya Goel, Library Communications Officer (student intern).

08/08/2023

New College Library at 40 George Square will close at 4.50pm on 9th August 2023. All collections will be moved back to New College Library at Mound Place, which will re-open on 11th September 2023.

Find out more --> https://edin.ac/3QvTceC

28/07/2023

South Asian Heritage Month is celebrated from 18 July to 17 August. And we're highlighting some digital archives from our collections that allow you to learn more about South Asian history and the stories that have shaped our present and future.

--> https://edin.ac/3QyAJy3

26/07/2023

Have you visited St. Cecilia's Hall?

It's the oldest purpose-built concert hall in Scotland and also now houses our Music Museum, displaying just some of the fascinating and historic instruments in the University's collections.

It's free! It's in central Edinburgh! Why not pop along for a visit?

Find out more about St. Cecilia's Hall, including opening hours --> https://www.stcecilias.ed.ac.uk/
Explore their musical instruments collection online --> https://collections.ed.ac.uk/stcecilias

25/07/2023

The Gale Ambassador Program is a paid (£700) opportunity for UoE Arts / Humanities / Social Science students (all years) to work with a publisher, develop valuable career skills, and improve your current research skills.

If you're interested you can find out more and how to apply --> https://edin.ac/3q2KEAY

24/07/2023

Our July 2023 Library Updates highlights our latest library news, sustainability within the University, Customer Service Excellence, the Murray Library at King's Buildings and much more.

Read about these and more --> https://edin.ac/3OoKWeP

21/07/2023

Due to essential building works the Art and Architecture Library will be closed until 3rd September inclusive.

All Art & Architecture book loans are now due back 4 September 2023.

During the closure, students can request Art and Architecture books through DiscoverEd to be picked up at the Law Library (we aim to make requested books available within 2 working days)

Art and Architecture books can also be returned at the Law Library if you wish.

For more information about the closure and on how to request books please refer to this webpage:

https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/library-museum-gallery/using-library/lib-locate/art-and-architecture-library

12/07/2023

We've got trial access to some new online resources from Brepols Publishers for you to try out and see what you think.

Archive of Celtic-Latin Literature
Aristoteles Latinus Database
Monumenta Germaniae Historica (eMGH)
Brepols Cross Database Searchtool

Find out more and how to access --> https://wp.me/p7dF2q-10H

Trials end 5th August 2023.

10/07/2023

📣We're hiring!
Are you a current University of Edinburgh student with experience of systematic review principles and methods? Familiarity with complex searches on database platforms?

We're looking for two part-time Systematic Review Tutors

More details: https://portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDetails/30411897
Closing date 17 July 2023

04/07/2023

As part of a campus wide upgrade programme, new gates will be fitted to the Main Library, Café and HUB exit gates. Works will be carried out between Tuesday 4 - Friday 8 July, 9:00am-5:00pm. Please follow the alternative access sign & we apologise for any inconvenience caused. For more information, please see our webpage: https://edin.ac/2zIzWTz

28/06/2023

📣New! After a successful trial, the Library now provides access to the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology. A dynamic encyclopedia with in-depth peer-reviewed articles covering a broad range of topics, with multi-media features embedded in articles and cross-referenced links to related content.
UoE access➡️ https://edin.ac/46EauMf

27/06/2023

The Gale Ambassador Program is a paid (£700) opportunity for UoE Arts or Humanities or Social Science students (all years) to work with a publisher, develop valuable career skills, and improve your current research skills.

To learn more and how to apply --> https://libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/asl/2023/06/27/student-job-opportunity/
Note the closing date for applications is Friday 1 July 2023.

26/06/2023

Did you know we have an ever growing selection of online exhibitions that you can view online from the comfort of your home anytime and anywhere?

Featuring objects, items and materials from our varied collections that tell stories from the university, Edinburgh and Scotland.

Why not explore our University of Edinburgh Online Exhibitions -->
https://exhibitions.ed.ac.uk/

And you'll find more of our exhibitions on Google Arts & Culture --> https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/university-of-edinburgh

22/06/2023

we're joining in with a reminder to all staff that you can affirm your support by exchanging your boring blue lanyard for one of the fabulous rainbow ones! Just visit you local friendly library Helpdesk to claim yours ->https://edin.ac/2BLCeQS (Quick before they all go!) 😆🧑‍🤝‍🧑

14/06/2023

Our June 2023 Library Updates highlights our latest library news, Teaching and Learning activites, and the Moray House Library and Resource Lists.

Find out more --> https://edin.ac/43UthAA

13/06/2023

Today we're highlighting one of our favourite archives - Roslin Glass Slides.

This is a collection of nearly 3,500 late 19th/early 20th century glass plate slides from the Roslin Institute. This is a unique and diverse collection but probably of particular interest to those looking at agriculture, veterinary studies and colonialism.

You can access the collection at our Image Collections -> https://images.is.ed.ac.uk/luna/servlet/s/60ga89

06/06/2023

02/06/2023

We're into the summer vacation period now and while most teaching may have ended our libraries never stop!

Here are 5 things to remember if using* our libraries this summer (*or not using).

The summer vacation period officially started this week! And while many of you are probably thinking the last thing you want to do is use the Library over the summer break, there will be a large nu…

01/06/2023

EdHelp supports students in library, IT, student administration and finance. EdHelp is online and - **NEW** – now at 10 libraries: ECA, Art & Architecture, Law, Moray House, New College, Western General Hospital, Royal Infirmary, Veterinary Library, Murray Library, Main Library.

Find out more at www.ed.ac.uk/edhelp

29/05/2023

We've got trial access to some new online resources for you to try out and see what you think.

From BBC Monitoring to historical treaties to mass observation in the UK to global infectious diseases - there's something for everyone (possibly).

You can access these and more on our E-resource Trials webpage
--> http://edin.ac/e-resources-trials.

26/05/2023

As end of term draws near the opening hours for many of our Libraries will change today.

Please check the following webpage before your visit.

https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/library-museum-gallery/using-library/library-opening

Have a lovely summer!

25/05/2023

Going home for the summer but still need bits & pieces from the library collection? Use Scan & Deliver! You can use Scan & Delivery to request scans of printed materials held by the Library but not available on DiscoverED. For more info- https://edin.ac/2LEbQBY

18/05/2023

Today we're taking you back 17 years to a gloriously sunny day in May 2006, where many of our students were enjoying the sun in George Square Gardens but some still had to come into the Main Library through our old swipe gates to do some work. Recognise anyone?

You can find these photos and many more photographs and images in our Image Collections --> https://images.is.ed.ac.uk/

17/05/2023

Are you doing or planning to do a Systematic Review? Not sure where to begin?

Our Systematic Review guide may be exactly what you need, including FAQs and detail on different aspects of the process.
--> https://edinburgh-uk.libguides.com/systematic-review

15/05/2023

Happy Monday! Isn't Edinburgh Castle looking braw in the sunshine this morning? ☀️☀️

If you're still studying for exams don't forget to take breaks and get outside. And remember additional study spaces are still available.
--> www.ed.ac.uk/is/study-space

05/05/2023

We are experiencing widespread technical issues affecting multiple services. Technical teams are working on a resolution. Please note today’s exams – 5th May 2023 ARE NOT cancelled. The University has alternative arrangements in place, please refer to your School’s Administration Office for further details on the specific arrangements for today’s exams. Please look out for further communication.

05/05/2023

Our Libchat service is online right now. Please contact us if you need some assistance. You can chat to staff via the Library Chat service 'LibChat', available via the Library page: https://www.ed.ac.uk/library & DiscoverEd: discovered.ed.ac.uk

03/05/2023

We've got trial access to some new online resources for you to try out and see what you think.

You can access these and more at --> http://edin.ac/e-resources-trials

If you like something (or really don't), let us know, using the online feedback form available on the E-resources Trials page 😃

01/05/2023

Exams officially start this week ☹️ So we want to wish all of you sitting exams in the coming weeks the best of luck and remember, you've definitely got this!

Don't forget to check out our Exams and Revision guide --> https://edinburgh-uk.libguides.com/exams

27/04/2023

Founding feminist, radical thinker, and author of " A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" - the first blast of the trumpet in the fight for women's suffrage - Mary Wollstonecraft was born on this day in 1759. To check out her awesome legacy->https://edin.ac/41HsT7R

26/04/2023

With Ed Sheeran making headlines over allegations of plagiarism, there's never been a better time to highlight the University Library's magnificent Copyright Enquiries Service: https://edin.ac/3oIrY8v Perhaps Ed should have stopped by... 🤭

21/04/2023

Working on a systematic review? The next could be just what you need.

This webinar covers functions in EndNote that can help you manage your search results and save time with key stages of the systematic review process, including: managing search results; de-duplicating results; screening within EndNote and recording decisions; exporting for screening or data extraction in other applications; obtaining full text.

🗓️ Using EndNote for systematic reviews.
🕜26 April, 13:30- 14:00
📍 Online
Book at:➡️ https://edin.ac/2FXpv1q

19/04/2023

Did you know that there is a Clavinova electric piano available in the Music Listening Room, located at the north east end of the second floor in the Main Library, overlooking Buccleuch Place?

If you’ve used it please tell us what you think!
--> https://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/music-listening-room-equipment-survey

17/04/2023

You can find full information about all the study spaces available to you on the Study Space website --> www.ed.ac.uk/is/study-space

This includes information on temporary extra study spaces in the Central area and King's Buildings for the examination period.

14/04/2023

Did you know that over the exam and revision period an extra 144 have been made in the Lower Ground Floor, 40 George Square?

Until Friday 26 May:

Room LG06: 08:30-21:00 Monday to Friday (CLOSED weekends)

Rooms: LG07, LG08, LG09, LG10, LG11: 08:30-22:00 daily

https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/students/study-space/temporary-exam-study-space

12/04/2023

Lots of lovely natural light coming into The Quad Seminar Room and the MacLaren Stuart Room at the Law Library/Law School.

They have been opened up today as extra study space for the exam and revision period until 21 May.

There is more extra study space provided in the Central and Kings Buildings areas too - for more information visit this page:

https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/students/study-space/temporary-exam-study-space

06/04/2023

Bloomsbury Professional ebooks were formerly available on the LexisLibrary platform.

Unfortunately going forward these will no longer be available on this database.

We are working on access to them via Bloomsbury’s own platform instead.

In the meantime they can be accessed through our E-resources Trial webpage

https://libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/lawlibrarian/2023/04/06/bloomsbury-professional-ebooks-formerly-on-lexislibrary/

For more information on this situation including full instructions on how to access the ebooks from the trial page please visit our Law Librarians blogpage:

https://libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/lawlibrarian/2023/04/06/bloomsbury-professional-ebooks-formerly-on-lexislibrary/