Tag: Online resources

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

“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…”

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

Access articles with less hassle

A science article with an icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen that reads "Article link. City, University of London"

Do you sometimes browse articles on publisher websites rather than on CityLibrary Search? Maybe you notice some research you’d like to read when you’re on PubMed, or Wikipedia, or other sources that are not the CityLibrary website? If so, we strongly recommend you to install LibKey Nomad browser plug-in. It takes just a few seconds…Continue Reading Access articles with less hassle

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

Head over to Overton

Screenshot of search results on the Overton database.

Library Services now subscribes to Overton, a database of policy documents, parliamentary transcripts, government guidance and think-tank research. Documents and citations from thousand of organisations worldwide (related to a range of disciplines) is available and updated weekly. There are also pre-prepared searches for information related to City, University of London, meaning you can start exploring…Continue Reading Head over to Overton