The Academic Support Librarian team recently published a new guide to digital scholarship and digital humanities, to assist all students in understanding and navigating this area of investigation.
You can access the guide here.
e-resources
Qwest TV trial begins!
We are delighted to announce that the Library has arranged a one year free trial to Qwest TV, the online resource created by Quincy Jones which gives us access to a wealth of jazz, soul, funk and world music documentaries, films and interviews.
From Wednesday 7th October you can access Qwest TV from here.
Online help with Artists' Books
Are you looking for online guidance about our ECA Library Artists’ Books collection? We have a new subject guide to help: just go to https://edinburgh-uk.libguides.com/artistsbooks
Keep up to date with the University Library service
Find all the latest library updates here!
Library guidance for new students
We have lots of information on the library webpages to guide new students towards all the most useful online help for getting started as a new student.
Finding digital resources for music and drama: webinar
Looking for digital resources in the area of Music and Drama?
The webinar ‘Using ProQuest digital resources for Music & Drama’ may be just what you’re looking for! Join us on Tuesday 11th August, 13:00-13:45.
Register at https://edin.ac/3gsB3sV
UoE staff & students only!
New LibGuide launched on International Jazz Day
To celebrate International Jazz Day we have launched our new Jazz LibGuide. You can find the guide listed here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/library-museum-gallery/finding-resources/subject-guides
Improve your library search skills with LinkedIn Learning!
Did you know that you can take an online course to improve your library search skills, using LinkedIn Learning? Just go to your account on MyEd, then:
Students should choose Studies > Study Tools > Build your skills > LinkedIn Learning.
Staff members should choose Services > Staff Development > LinkedIn Learning.
Once you have logged into LinkedIn Learning, search for the “Information Literacy” course, and work through it at your own pace.
For more information about LinkedIn Learning, go to https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/help-consultancy/is-skills/linkedin-learning
Library guide for exams and revision launched online
The University Library’s team of Academic Support Librarians has now launched a new LibGuide for Exams and Revision, to help all students over the coming weeks. It is live at https://edinburgh-uk.libguides.com/exams/
Support for revising from home
The University has a wide range of guidance and support for students revising for exams from home.
The IAD provides an online Exam Bootcamp on Learn, which includes revision advice. See https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/undergraduate/exambootcamp
You can also find lots of great online guidance and training on the IAD Study Hub at https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/undergraduate/learning-resource
You might also find the myriad online resources available on LinkedIn Learning to be very useful when you are revising from home: go to https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/help-consultancy/is-skills/linkedin-learning
