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Research Data Management (RDM) Forum TAGS: | | The RDM Forum is a newly created platform that brings together from across the University researchers and research & IT support staff whose role involves helping academics in managing their research …Continue reading →

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Databases on trial! TAGS: | Some news of a few more databases currently on trial from ProQuest until the end of November.  While not directly related to PPLS subject areas, there is still much that will …Continue reading →

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Luther’s Werke (Weimarer Ausgabe) TAGS: | Martin Luther (1483-1546) is a central figure in the development of European culture, not only as a result of his religious influence but also for his contribution to the establishment …Continue reading →

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Philosopher’s Index with Full-Text The Philosopher’s Index is a current and comprehensive bibliographic database covering scholarly research in all major fields of philosophy, and is a resource to which Library have users have had …Continue reading →

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Ada Lovelace Day 2016: Wikipedia editathon TAGS: | | | On Tuesday, 11th October 2016 the University’s Main Library will once again be running a Wikipedia editathon to celebrate Ada Lovelace Day 2016. This is an international celebration of the achievements …Continue reading →

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Godfrey Thomson: the man who tested Scotland’s IQ TAGS: | This absolutely splendid and superbly mounted exhibition on the life, work and legacy of educational researcher, Professor Godfrey Thomson (1881-1955), has just opened in the Exhibition Hall of the University’s Main Library in George Square. …Continue reading →

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Lynda.com: now launched! Following its recent ‘soft launch’, Lynda.com, a new service that provides access to an extensive library of high quality video courses in technology, creative and business skills, is now available for …Continue reading →

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Oxford Scholarly Editions Online: 18th century prose TAGS: | | We now have access to the 18th century prose module of the splendid Oxford Scholarly Editions Online (OSEO), which  provides full-text access to several hundred authoritative Oxford editions of major …Continue reading →

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Current Library Exhibitions A reminder that there are a couple of exhibitions taking place in the Main Library that you may wish to check out!

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Media Hopper TAGS: | If you have not already done so, do check out our new media asset management solution – Media Hopper – a new service that puts video at the heart of teaching, …Continue reading →

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Rediscovering the Poetry of Louisa Agnes Czarnecki, a 19th-Century Edinburgh Writer and Musician Today we are publishing a blog by Ash Mowat, a volunteer in the Civic Engagement...
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