Update: 22nd March 16:15 The issues we were experiencing have now been resolved. If you are still getting a 502 Bad Gateway error when accessing our online journals please try to clear your browser’s cache. If the issues persist then please do contact the Library. We are currently experiencing some problems accessing some online journals,…Continue Reading Problems accessing some online journals: 502 bad gateway
New publications added to PressReader
PressReader is a resource which lets you access over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from 97 countries in 54 languages in full colour, full page format. This month PressReader has added a number of new publications to its catalogue. New titles include: El País (Nacional) + regional editions and supplements (Spain) ABC (Nacional) + regional editions…Continue Reading New publications added to PressReader
Psyched about DPsychs
If you’re in the process of studying to become a practitioner psychologist and preparing to carry out a research project, you will probably want to have at look at past theses submitted by previous City students. You can of course search for theses using CityLibrary Search and/or browse City Research Online, but our Subject Librarian…Continue Reading Psyched about DPsychs
Fairtrade Fortnight
This year Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from Monday 26th February to Sunday 11th March. This is an opportunity to celebrate the great work which Fairtrade does around the world to make a difference to the lives of the people who grow the things we love: chocolate, coffee, wine, bananas, gold. How does Fairtrade work? Fairtrade change the way trade…Continue Reading Fairtrade Fortnight
The Prospects for Women’s Suffrage
Many of you will have come across the New Statesman, the liberal left-leaning magazine featuring writers such as Laurie Penny, Will Self and the late Christopher Hitchens. But most of you probably haven’t heard of its forerunner, The Athenaeum. Published weekly between 1828 and 1931, The Athenaeum was a highly influential periodical covering topics such…Continue Reading The Prospects for Women’s Suffrage
19 International books you really must read in International City Week
As part of International City Week we asked Library Staff for their favourite books written by international authors or with an international theme. Check out their recommendations below. Tove Jannsson, Moomins series* “Moomins are adorable, and very gentle, and mostly kind”. Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges “One of my favourites would definitely be the…Continue Reading 19 International books you really must read in International City Week
Library Loves… Feedback: 19th February – 23rd February
Over the next week Library staff will be popping-up all over City to gather your feedback. This is your chance to tell us what you love about Library Services and what we could do better.There will be goodies on offer and the chance to win £10 in Print Credit by entering our prize draw. Your…Continue Reading Library Loves… Feedback: 19th February – 23rd February
Access to online journals – tonight
Due to a system upgrade you will not be able to access some of our online journals through CityLibrary Search and other links overnight tonight. The Journals A-Z will also not work during this time. This work has been scheduled to take place between 1am and 4am on Saturday 17th February to have minimal impact…Continue Reading Access to online journals – tonight
Compdendex News: See How Engineering Village Can Improve Your Research Success
Compendex Engineering Village has added IEEE standards to the range of material they index. Watch this recorded webinar for tips on how to improve your research success and save time. …Continue Reading Compdendex News: See How Engineering Village Can Improve Your Research Success
Love your planet/Love our oceans
You may have seen the increased media attention around the damage plastics are doing to our planet, in particular our oceans. But did you know there are simple steps you could take to reduce your plastic use: 1. Rather than buying bottled water, make use of the water fountains around campus. We have one on…Continue Reading Love your planet/Love our oceans