Library Services

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  • Copyright fact-finding in Leeds

    On Thursday 5th September, Bridget McCall, Michael Duncan, and Kirsty Knowles attended the ICEPOPS Copyright Conference at Leeds Beckett University. This was the fifth year of the conference that takes a lighter look at the labyrinth of copyright. The conference is an opportunity for professionals and copyright enthusiasts from libraries, universities, industry and other sectors to…

  • Expanding Your Academic Resources: More Books

    When it comes to navigating academic resources, lecturers play a pivotal role in guiding students towards essential materials. One such tool is the resources list, compiled to support each taught module. So, what happens when students need additional resources or require more information on specific topics? Student demand often dictates the acquisition of additional resources.…

  • CreateSpace Update (February 2024)

    Ranya Al Ghazi, CreateSpace Student Helper Welcome to CreateSpace, the pulsating core of creativity nestled within our university campus! Here, innovation intertwines with tranquillity, inviting all university staff and students to unleash their limitless creative potential. Beyond being a mere maker space, CreateSpace embodies a lively community committed to encouraging exploration and self-expression. As a…

  • Welcome to International Students

    Library Services welcomes all International students to the University of Dundee and hopes you have a wonderful student experience in Dundee. Explore a world of literature in our ‘International Students’ Book Display’ at Main Library! Two foyer display cabinets have just been updated with a small selection of books to help you get started with…

  • Main Library refurbishment update

    Our newly refurbished top floor is almost finished and ready to open. We want you to be able to access every available study space so we plan to open each section of the floor as it becomes available. The whole floor will be for Silent Study but some noise will be expected in the final…

  • UKRI’S Open Access Policy on books and book chapters – an update

    In a previous blogpost, Funded by UKRI? Planning to publish a book? Here’s what you need to know some details of UKRI’s policy on open access publication for books and chapters were outlined. As a reminder, the policy comes into effect on 1st January 2024 for any in-scope publications (academic monographs, book chapters and edited…

  • Additional Study Spaces

    The Main Library in particular is very busy at the moment. To help ease the situation we have opened up extra areas to provide more options for study spaces. In the Main Library the EduZone on the ground floor is available all day Monday to Friday. Strawberry Bank Ideas Lab is also available as additional…