15 November 2021
Remembrance Day display, Main Library 2021. (Photo: Y.McK)
The Main Library book display updated for Remembrance Day, 2021.
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Cosy up with our Christmas 2024 Reading & Resource List The festive season is here, and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by exploring the incredible…
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As the festive season approaches, many international students at the University of Dundee are faced with a familiar question: Should I stay on campus for the holidays or make the…
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Whether you’re staying in Dundee or heading off to explore other parts of the UK and Ireland, the SCONUL Access scheme is your golden ticket to discovering new libraries, study…
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It’s that time of year again: exam season is upon us! But don’t panic — we’ve got your back. From November 25 to December 8, the Main Library will be…
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Exams are just around the corner, and while it might feel like the pressure is mounting, don’t worry! With the right strategies, you can prepare effectively and head into your…
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We’re excited to announce a valuable addition to our library resources: the new Assistive Hardware Collection! With support from Student Funding, Disability Services, and Digital Technology Services (DTS), we’re committed…
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Do you want to enhance your research skills and do better in your assignments? Our autumn webinars will guide you through the process of finding, evaluating, and referencing good quality…
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Putting these blog contributions together gave us a kaleidoscope of Open Research attitudes and practices from our research community. The contributions in this blogpost are an example of this. We…
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The two contributions below are from researchers in different fields and at different stages of their careers. Chris is a senior lecturer and Open Research Lead for his School, while Calum…
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Keeping with this year’s Open Access Week theme of Community over Commercialisation, it is important to remember that the value of research outputs to the larger community cannot be measured…
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A Gentle Reminder: Etiquette and Elegance Allow me to whisk you away to our beloved university library—a sanctuary of knowledge, whispered secrets, and scholarly pursuits. As we walk on its…
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As we celebrate Green Libraries Week 2024, we’re excited to showcase our ongoing efforts to promote sustainability, address green issues, and help the environment. At our library, we believe that…
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Join the University of Dundee Libraries in celebrating Green Libraries Week 2024, a celebration of sustainability, environmental awareness, and creativity. This week will feature hands-on workshops, inspiring talks, and a focus…
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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…
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#DJCADDegreeShow Undergraduate dissertations were published by the Library at this year’s Degree Show, giving visitors a new insight into the research behind the exhibits. After being impressed by the standard…
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Whether you’re diving into research, looking for a quiet study spot, or just need a cosy place to get some work done, our library is here for you. With four…
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In September, Jisc proudly unveiled the latest version of its Online Surveys platform, known as v3. This significant upgrade is designed to allow Jisc to introduce new features more efficiently…
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Are you an undergraduate or a taught postgraduate student? Planning to dive into some serious studying or research during your summer vacation? Good news! SCONUL has an amazing scheme that…
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Soar to Success with the Academic Librarian Team & Academic Skills Centre Taught Postgraduate Students, are you ready to jet set into the world of dissertation writing? The University of…
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Promoting Well-being at the University of Dundee Library Main Library book display May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of mental health and well-being. At…
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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…
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Library Services and DTS are excited to announce a significant improvement to the study space in Wolfson Room 3 in the Main Library. Working with our Campus Services (ECS) partners,…
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To celebrate ‘International Women’s Day 8th of March 2024 – DUSA societies recommend… Great women in literature’ in collaboration with the DUSA societies and Parissa Robinson (the Vice President of Student…
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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…
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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’…
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Are you looking to take your academic abilities to new heights this semester? The Academic Librarian Team has an exciting line-up of workshops designed to help you master accessing resources…
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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…
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Library Services are committed to understanding users’ experiences of the Library and have commissioned Life Pulse – an online survey specially developed for University Libraries in the UK. From 1…
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We are working to bring you an improved study space on the top floor of the Main Library in area 2B, due for completion in November 2023. Some behind the…
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Arrangements have been made to help with access to resources which are not available in their usual place on the top floor. Click and Collect All print resources used last…
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Box of broadcasts (BoB) allows you to set up playlists – which can be public or private. Public playlists can be found by searching BoB, there’s also a selection of …
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Jus Mundi – the search engine for International law and arbitration, produced by Brill – is out latest resource on trial, at the request of Dundee Law School. Staff in…
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Essays, lab & project reports, presentations, posters, dissertation, thesis , research… – there’s a lot of writing at University. Here are some resources to help you with writing. Help is…
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It is hard to believe it is already one year since the University of Dundee SafePod opened for use. Located on the top floor of the Main Library, the SafePod…
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Kanopy and Box of Broadcasts (BoB) are both film streaming resources – both have playlists/curated lists for LGBT+ films. Kanopy covers films and documentaries, they have a playlist International LGBT+…
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February is LGBT+ History month. The LLC was asked to arrange a display of books to highlight some of the material we have – there’s more material on LGBTQ+ histories/identities…
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Kanopy is our latest streaming film resource, (acquired in 2022) and can be accessed from anywhere in the world, with a University of Dundee log in. It’s searchable, browsable…
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Over the past few years our team has noticed additional focus and attention on the need to record research-related activities and have responded by adapting and improving our services to…
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In early 2020, on the eve of the global pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, two colleagues (Dr. Anna Robb and Dr. Richard Holme, Division of Education and Society) – who lead…
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If you are a trustee, it’s now possible to accurately record this information in Discovery, using the Activities Membership options. Our team have been doing some housekeeping to tidy up…
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As reported in the Staff Newsletter of 26/1/2022, the LLC has set aside £5,000 which can be used to purchase books/resources to support the Inclusive Curriculum, equality & diversity as…
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After extensive negotiations between the UK Universities and Elsevier, facilitated by JISC, a three year (2022-24) open access transitional agreement has been achieved which will maintain read access and allows…
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Make the most of the Researchfish submission with tips and advice provided to us by the team at Researchfish. Tips to optimise your Researchfish submission Consider the following when working…
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University of Dundee SafePod now open On Friday 25th February, the Dundee SafePod situated within the Main Library was opened by Professor John Rowan, Vice-Principal for Research, Knowledge Exchange &…
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The University of Dundee’s current subscription to Elsevier journals is our largest, both in terms of volume and cost. We currently subscribe to 1865 journals, representing almost 20% of our…
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MoreBooks@dundee.ac.uk is a service for students (undergraduate, taught & research postgraduate) that encourages you to ask us to purchase books relevant to your studies which aren’t in stock (as ebooks…
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A few resources to get you started…. 1. The Library homepage – www.dundee.ac.uk/library 2. People 3. Guides 4. Library Search 5. The Library App 6. Your online reading/resource list (for…
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Just in time to say Happy New Year ! We’re back & ordering has restarted. We order as much material as possible as ebooks, but some subject areas may still…
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At the beginning of the year we announced the exciting news that the University of Dundee had been successful in securing a SafePod. At the end of November the SafePod…
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The BBC reported (1/11/21) on the excavation of a Pictish fort in the village of Burghead, Moray, on the North-east coast of Scotland, carried out by the University of Aberdeen. …
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