Category: School of Science & Technology

Have you met the New Scientist at City St George’s?

Screenshot of an edition of 'The New Scientist' in Pressreader.

We’ve written about our love for PressReader many times before, but now science fans can jump for joy as The New Scientist has just been added to the platform. This magazine is perfect for those fascinated by science and technology, or those who just want to broaden their magazine horizons with an interesting and informative…Continue Reading Have you met the New Scientist at City St George’s?

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

#TakeABreak with CityLibrary

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With assessment season happening again, we’re launching launch our #TakeABreak campaign. #TakeABreak is about highlighting how taking proper care of yourself can, and will, help you achieve better results. Whether it’s taking regular breaks, going for a walk, having a nutritious snack, or leaving early to get home for a good night’s sleep, looking after…Continue Reading #TakeABreak with CityLibrary

How to browse subject-specific content on Kanopy

Screenshot of Psychology titles on Kanopy.

Have you browsed the subject-specific content on Kanopy?…Continue Reading How to browse subject-specific content on Kanopy

Seven recommended resources for your courses

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We’ve asked our Subject Librarian Team for their super seven recommended resources for the start of term. Whatever your course or personal interest, we’re sure there’s something here to spark your imagination and prove essential for assignments: BioDigital Human BioDigital Human provides interactive 3D models of human anatomy and physiology, diseases and treatments, covering over 600…Continue Reading Seven recommended resources for your courses

Library Loves Loaning Laptops

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Library Services are excited to announce that a laptop loan service for undergraduate students is now available from the Northampton Square Library, thanks to special funding from City’s undergraduate student hardship and widening participation programme….Continue Reading Library Loves Loaning Laptops

Explore the UK with Digimap

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Digimap is an online service that allows you to create maps of any location in the UK using Ordnance Survey map data. As well as OS topographic data, you can view a range of information including: Historic maps, from 1846 to 1996; Geological maps and data; Nautical charts and a range of maritime features; Environmental…Continue Reading Explore the UK with Digimap

Top tips for borrowing books

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It’s now easier than ever to manage your library account, keep your loans up to date and get hold of the books you need. Here are our top tips:…Continue Reading Top tips for borrowing books

New database: Food Science Source

The Library now has a subscription to the Food Science Source database, via the EBSCOhost platform. Food Science Source is a full text database providing access to articles from journals, magazines and trade publications covering issues relating to the food industry. More than 1,000 key food industry and market reports are also included. Whilst the…Continue Reading New database: Food Science Source

More Books – How to choose books for the library…

Did you know that you can choose books for the library to buy? Most books in the library are bought when a lecturer tells their subject librarian what books are needed, while others appear on the shelf when a subject librarian has identified some gaps in the collection, and some are donated because they are…Continue Reading More Books – How to choose books for the library…