Category: Library Resources

Did you know…You now have full, free access to the Washington Post!

CityLibrary now provides direct access to the Washington Post via WashingtonPost.com and the app. To make use of this access, create a Washington Post account with your City email and verify your email address. The Post’s coverage includes politics and global affairs as well as lifestyle content. Interactives and videos are available and you can…Continue Reading Did you know…You now have full, free access to the Washington Post!

Kanopy – not only feature films

You may already know Kanopy This video streaming service can be a source of entertainment for when you need a break from your study, but did you know that it also covers subjects relevant to your studies? The platform provides access to 30,000 films, documentaries, TV shows and more, covering a wide range of subjects,…Continue Reading Kanopy – not only feature films

“Start spreading the news…”

New York Times on smartphones.

Did you know that you can now access The New York Times via CityLibrary? Our subscription gives you access to: News and original reporting International editions Games including Spelling Bee, Wordle and The Crossword Recipes, advice and inspiration from the Cooking section Wirecutter’s independent reviews for thousands of products The Athletic’s in-depth sports journalism. all…Continue Reading “Start spreading the news…”

Overdrive: The Library in Your Pocket

An example of two of the Overdrive book displays

CityLibrary is a big fan of reading for pleasure and relaxation and you can find this over on the Libby app and Overdrive website. Whether you want to lose yourself in a thrilling mystery, want to work on yourself with a self help audiobook, or fight some bad guys in a superhero graphic novel- there…Continue Reading Overdrive: The Library in Your Pocket

Shakespeare, songs & sonnets

Screenshot of the Drama Online homepage.

If you’re a Shakespeare fan, you’ll love the Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama video collection available via Drama Online. A video resource suitable for students and researchers at every level, it includes content such as ‘Shakespeare in the Present’, Maxine Peake as ‘Hamlet’, ‘Stage on Screen’ and ‘Shakespeare’s Heroes and Villains’. Drama Online is just…Continue Reading Shakespeare, songs & sonnets

The New York Times – All Access

CityLibrary has expanded our current newspaper offering with a subscription to The New York Times. City students and staff now have direct access to The New York Times via nytimes.com and The New York Times News app. You need to register with your City email address and activate a digital pass to access content. Instructions…Continue Reading The New York Times – All Access

Read for relaxation

Screenshot of the Newspapers and magazines guide.

If you’re looking to #TakeABreak from your exam exasperation or dissertation drama, reading for pleasure (or at least, reading something different) can really help take your mind off things….Continue Reading Read for relaxation

Eurovision of relaxation

Screenshot of a BoB recording of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final, freeze-framed showing the hosts.

Looking for something Eurovision-related to take your mind off of your exams or coursework? Are you carrying out research into the socio-economic and psychological impact of international music contests?…Continue Reading Eurovision of relaxation

5 summer study hacks

Screenshot of the Accessibility guide page 'Enhancing digital reading'.

Looking to boost your research, save time and improve your academic performance? Why not try one of these CityLibrary hacks:…Continue Reading 5 summer study hacks

Your fantastic four new resources

Screenshot of the Annual review of political science.

We’ve recently made four fantastic new resources available via Databases A-Z and CityLibrary Search: Annual Review of Political Science This journal title covers significant developments in the field of Political Science, including political theory and philosophy, international relations, political economy and political behaviour. You can log-in to the journal with your email address and password….Continue Reading Your fantastic four new resources