Print and e-book collections for School of Health Sciences students have been updated and expanded over the summer. Brand new titles, latest editions, plus extra copies of essential titles were ordered, processed and catalogued and are now available for you to access or borrow. Watch out for the latest version of your favourite textbook on the shelves or available online via CityLibrary Search. For more information on using e-books, have a look at our E-books Guide.
Category archive for: Uncategorized
Improved access to full-text articles via PubMed
Posted in Online Resources, Research, and Uncategorized
It’s now easier than ever to check if the articles you’ve found on PubMed are available in full-text via CityLibrary. Use the direct link to PubMed on the Databases A-Z and each time you search and select an article, look for the ‘isit@citylibrary’ link on the top right-hand side of the screen. This link will then: display a pdf. if available take you to a log-in screen, or show information on how to use the Inter-Library Loan service to obtain a copy. If you have registered for an account with PubMed you can also change your settings by logging-in to…
New look Westlaw launched
Posted in City Law School, Online Resources, and Uncategorized
Exciting news! Westlaw has been updated to include some brand new and improved features, with the new platform going live from today. City students and staff will still be able to log-in directly using your username and password. Some of the changes include: Folders: the new platform will provide improved folder capabilities, annotation and sharing options, plus a new favourites feature. Your existing folders won’t be transferred automatically though, so you’ll have to recreate them on the new platform. Alerts: the new platform has improved search and alerts functionality – just like Folders you’ll need to recreate any existing alerts…
Take a break, win a prize
Posted in Cass Business School, City Law School, Recommended by our library staff, School of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Service Announcements, SMCSE, and Uncategorized
Here at CityLibrary we think it’s important to remind all of our students and staff about the importance of self-care during the exams and assessment period. Working hard to achieve excellent results can be tough, both mentally and physically. That’s why we like to encourage everyone to #TakeABreak. Whether you go for a walk, get some fresh air, switch off your smartphone for half an hour, or go home to get some sleep, it’s crucial to look after yourself and to find of ways of managing the stress you’ll experience as best as you can. If you want, you can…
The Annual Register: a record of world events
Posted in NSQ, Online Resources, School of Arts and Social Sciences, and Uncategorized
The Annual Register is a year-by-year record of British and world events, published annually since 1758. From 1758 to 1789, Edmund Burke was the editor and main contributor to this publication. The Annual Register, as well as being a record of events, used to include reviews of important books, reproduction of state papers, historical sketches, poetry and observations on natural history. After 1775, the history section of the Annual Register increased significantly and became the main focus of the publication. In the 1920s, the content of the Annual Register changed to the format that it is still used today, opening…