World Radiography Day is celebrated on the 8th November which marks the discovery of x-rays on 8th November 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen (Society and College of Radiographers, 2017) who later won the very first Nobel prize in 1901 (Novelprize.org, 2014). Have you met a radiographer? Most of us probably would have, whether it is…Continue Reading Radiographers: the professionals behind the medical images and the treatment
Library Workshops for the School of Health Sciences
During October Subject Librarians from the School of Health Sciences will be running a range of library workshops for students, researchers and academics. These workshops have been designed to help you get the most out of Library resources and develop effective research skills. Booking is essential for all workshops and can be completed by visiting our Library…Continue Reading Library Workshops for the School of Health Sciences
Find your Library Guide
Our Library Guides bring together the essential resources in your subject area and connect you quickly and easily to information about Library Services. From the Library Guides homepage select your school to see the Subject Guides relevant to you. In each of these guides our Librarians have gathered together the most important resources for you…Continue Reading Find your Library Guide
How to: Speak to your computer
This post will consider the benefits of speech-to-text tools. It will discuss software available at City with speech-to-text capability and also some free options. It’s that time of year when you might be writing up a dissertation or thesis, or you may be using time over summer to reflect and explore new ways of…Continue Reading How to: Speak to your computer
How to: Hear text “read aloud”
This post explores text-to-speech as a reading support tool. It will discuss software available at City with text-to-speech capability and also some free options. Text-to-speech at City TextHelp Read&Write software is a suite of accessibility and organisational tools in one convenient toolbar, designed to support the reading and writing of students of all abilities. You can use…Continue Reading How to: Hear text “read aloud”
Employability Skills workshops at City Library
Sign-up to one of our Employability Skills workshops to find out how City Library can support your personal development and transition into the workplace. 1. Researching future employers using library resources When applying for jobs you’ll need to be able to demonstrate to future employers that you keep up to date with news and current affairs…Continue Reading Employability Skills workshops at City Library
How to: Create a mind map
Mind mapping is an active and visual way of representing information. Unlike linear notes (traditional notes written out), with a mind map you can view all of your notes on one page and visually identify structure and relationships more effectively. You can use old fashioned paper and pencils or mind mapping software to create one….Continue Reading How to: Create a mind map
Resource of the month: ProQuest Refworks
Given up on new year’s resolutions and office decluttering projects but still hoarding lots of research references? Maybe you would like to try a new reference management software. ProQuest RefWorks is a new, updated online reference management tool available to staff, students and alumni of City, University of London. It can be integrated into your…Continue Reading Resource of the month: ProQuest Refworks
Colour me calm 2
Adult colouring books have been some of the bestsellers in recent years… Is it anything to do with ever-growing levels of stress? At City Library we’re joining in the craze again by bringing out some new colouring pages (and an old favourite) for you to escape into… Colour the London Cityscape or Colour the George Daniels Clock As Nick Scott…Continue Reading Colour me calm 2
Bookable Silent Study Spaces return for 24/7 Opening
As part of our exam season offering, Bookable Silent Study Spaces will return to Northampton Square Library. To help you plan and organise your exam preparation, Library Services are offering Bookable Silent Study Spaces on weekdays from 24th April – 2nd June. Sessions of two or three hours are available from 9am to 9pm. You can book one session a day, with…Continue Reading Bookable Silent Study Spaces return for 24/7 Opening