New to the Library: Vetus Latina Database TAGS: Ancient history | Bible | classics | databases | greek | Latin Thanks to a request from staff in Classics the Library now has access to Vetus Latina Database from Brepols. This is an online index to all Greek and Latin patristic …Continue reading →

Roe v Wade, or how to find international resources TAGS: current awareness | databases | information skills | Legal databases | news | online resources | research | westlaw If you’ve been online over the past few days it is likely you’ll have heard about the leaked majority draft from SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) which suggests …Continue reading →

Disability Studies: A New Subject Guide TAGS: Accessibility | databases | disability | Diversity | e-resources | inclusion | online resources | students | subject guides The Subject Guides are a useful tool in getting started with your research. Whether you’re an Engineer or a Classicist, they contain a wealth of information for navigating library resources, …Continue reading →

On trial: Research Methods Primary Sources TAGS: Archives | databases | history | primary source | research I’m happy to let you know that the Library currently has trial access to Research Methods Primary Sources from Adam Matthew. This new resource is an online learning tool for …Continue reading →

True crime podcasts: finding the real story in law reports TAGS: databases | heinonline | information skills | podcasts | research | Training If you listen to true crime podcasts you may recently have heard Bad People (BBC Sounds) report on the story of little Helen Priestley, a child from Aberdeen who was …Continue reading →

The Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery: primary sources TAGS: databases | decolonialising | Diversity | e-resources | Library | online resources | slavery | transatlantic slave trade For over 400 years, more than 15 million men, women and children were victims of the transatlantic slave trade. And on 25th March every year, the International Day of Remembrance …Continue reading →

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion resources in Law TAGS: databases | equity diversity inclusion | Legal databases | library services | online resources | research | resources | tips This month the Academic Support Librarian team are highlighting resources linked to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the areas of Law and Social and Political Science. You may be aware …Continue reading →

On trial: Krokodil Digital Archive TAGS: 20th century | Archives | cultural history | databases | history | Magazines | Politics | primary source | russia | social history | Soviet Union 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 …Continue reading →

On trial: British Online Archives TAGS: 15th century | 16th century | 17th century | 18th century | 19th century | 20th century | Africa | Archives | Asia | Black history | Britain | cultural history | databases | Europe | First World War | history | International Relations | Manuscripts | official documents | Politics | primary source | social history | United States | World War Two *Access has now been extended until 31st March 2022.* I’m pleased to let you know that British Online Archives (BOA) are providing free trial access to its entire collection of …Continue reading →

NEW: UK Dockets on Westlaw TAGS: databases | Legal databases | research | resources | westlaw Westlaw are pleased to announce the launch of UK Dockets on Westlaw UK. A docket is a record of litigation events as a case goes through the courts, starting when …Continue reading →