Following a request by staff in History, I’m happy to let you know the Library currently has trial access to the Jackie Archive, 1964-1993 from The Social History Archive, which provides access to this seminal British weekly magazine for teenage girls for the first time. You can access the Jackie Archive via the E-resources trials […]

*The Library has purchased the Vanity Fair Magazine Archive and this can be accessed via Newspapers, Magazines and Other News Sources or the Databases A-Z* Thanks to a request from a HCA student the Library currently has trial access to the Vanity Fair Magazine Archive from EBSCO, which presents an extensive collection of the popular […]

*The Library now has permanent access to Britannia and Eve, 1926-1957 and The Tatler, 1901-1965. You can access these either from Newspapers, Magazines and Other News Sources or the Databases A-Z.* Did you know the Library currently has trial access to a number of databases from British Online Archives? British Online Archives are one of […]

Thanks to a request from a student in HCA the Library has trial access to Krokodil Digital Archive from East View. The complete archive of what was once the leading satirical publication of the Soviet Era.   You can access Krokodil Digital Archive via the E-resources trials page. Access is available on and off-campus. Trial […]

Today’s post, highlighting the wide range of newspaper archive databases the Library has and how these can be used to research a particular topic or event, is written by Louise Peterkin, Helpdesk Assistant, University of Edinburgh Libraries. During lockdown Louise also worked part-time with the Library Academic Support team. I was delighted to be asked […]

*Access has now been extended until 31st July 2024* I’m very pleased to let you know that University of Edinburgh Library has set up a new subscription with ProQuest that gives you access to almost all available ProQuest digital primary source databases until 31st December 2021. ProQuest Access 350 allows you to explore 600 years […]

Thanks to a request from a HCA student the Library currently has extended trial access to the National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1888-1994 from Gale. This databases allows you to explore over a century of iconic images and fascinating narratives that capture the wonder of our planet and beyond. You can access National Geographic Magazine Archive, […]

It’s LGBT+ History Month in the UK and there are a number of events being run around the University by the Staff Pride Network and the Students’ Association. However, if you’re interested in delving into the archives to find out more about LGBT+ history in the UK then the Archives of Sexuality and Gender may […]

I’m really pleased to let you know that the Library now has access to the Archives of Sexuality & Gender. Spanning the 16th to the 20th century it is the largest digital collection of primary source materials relating to the history and study of sex, sexuality and gender. Documentation covering social, political, health and legal issues […]

I’m happy to let you know that the Library now has access to the Women’s Magazine Archive, Collection I and II from ProQuest, a searchable archive of leading women’s interest magazines, dating from the 19th century through to the 21st. You can access the Women’s Magazine Archive via the Databases A-Z list or the Newspapers, […]