Tag: databases

Services and Resources Status Updates

Have you ever wondered why a library resource is not working or wanted to check if there is any upcoming system maintenance? You can now quickly do so, by checking our Current status of library services and resources page! We knew that having a centralised place to check would make your life easier, so we worked…Continue Reading Services and Resources Status Updates

Eikon and Dealogic

Panoramic image of a library space with three blocks of four computers, underneath a ticker and two video screens. The colour scheme is grey, brown and teal.

We are pleased to announce that we have been able to work with two of our suppliers to bring temporary off-campus access to two important resources that are normally only available on specific PCs: Eikon and Dealogic. To get access to either resource, email casslibrary@city.ac.uk from your City email account, and a username and password will…Continue Reading Eikon and Dealogic

A new look for two databases: Fame and IBISWorld

New Year, New Look: a new look for Fame and IBISWorld

Two of our databases, IBISWorld and Fame have recently updated their interfaces and added some exciting new features. IBISWorld – Industry Research database for the UK, US, China and global reports has streamlined its look and added the following product developments: Interactive charts Downloadable formats including Word, Excel, PDF and PowerPoint Easier navigation. Fame, a financial…Continue Reading A new look for two databases: Fame and IBISWorld

Autumn Specials

This autumn Library Services will host a series of drop-in sessions and workshops at the Northampton Square and Cass Libraries. These sessions form our Library Services Autumn Specials. They will be an excellent opportunity to meet the people behind these resources and learn about how to get more out of library resources. See the table…Continue Reading Autumn Specials

Improved access to full-text articles via PubMed

Screenshot of an article record on PubMed with the isit@citylibrary? link highlighted.

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…Continue Reading Improved access to full-text articles via PubMed

New and updated Library Guides for Health Sciences

We are excited to announce Governmental, news and statistical resources, a new Library Guide for School of Health Sciences students, researchers and academics. It provides access to: Governmental websites from the Department of Health & Social Care and its associated agencies such as the Care Quality Commission and Public Health England Websites covering health issues from…Continue Reading New and updated Library Guides for Health Sciences

Introducing Bloomberg Query Language

    Attention Bloomberg users: Bloomberg has delivered a new API that you can use to download and save data from Bloomberg through the Bloomberg Excel Add-in. Introducing: Bloomberg Query Language (BQL). It works by: Consolidating fields Reducing the number of tickers you have to list Aggregating data Why use it? You can do more…Continue Reading Introducing Bloomberg Query Language

New look Westlaw launched

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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…Continue Reading New look Westlaw launched

New databases: EIU Country Data and EIU Market Indicators and Forecasts

We are pleased to introduce two new databases to our collection: EIU Country Data and EIU Market Indicators and Forecasts. These databases have widespread applications across the disciplines, including Economics and Journalism. EIU Country Data is an economic indicators database covering 200 countries and 45 regional aggregates. Global in coverage, EIU Country Data includes forecasts,…Continue Reading New databases: EIU Country Data and EIU Market Indicators and Forecasts

New database: Activistmonitor

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We’re excited to introduce a new database Activistmonitor to our collection at Cass. Shareholder activism has become a growing concern for publicly traded companies after many businesses have had to change their strategies in response to the demands of shareholder activists, rather than the usual demands of the market. Recent reports of shareholder activism in…Continue Reading New database: Activistmonitor