Monthly Archives: October 2014

Trial – Vetus Latina database

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i_vldlogo_mediumWe have trial access to Vetus Latina database on the Brepolis platform until the 7th November. You will need to click “Enter database” to accept the terms and conditions of use before access is given to the database.  Access is available on and off campus.

The Vetus Latina Database is an electronic index to all Greek and Latin patristic citations or allusions to the pre-Vulgate editions of the Bible, collected by the Vetus Latina Institut in Beuron, Germany.

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We are interested to know what you think of this database as your comments influence purchase decisions so please do fill out our feedback form.

A list of all trials currently available to University of Edinburgh staff and students can be found on our trials webpage.

Trial – Women and Social Movements, International Archive

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WASIbuttonWe have trial access to Women and Social Movements, International Archive until the 8th November.  Access this database on campus or off campus via the VPN.

Women and Social Movements, International is a landmark collection of primary materials. Through the writings of women activists, their personal letters and diaries, and the proceedings of conferences at which pivotal decisions were made, this collection lets you see how women’s social movements shaped much of the events and attitudes that have defined modern life.

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We are interested to know what you think of this database as your comments influence purchase decisions so please do fill out our feedback form.

A list of all trials currently available to University of Edinburgh staff and students can be found on our trials webpage.

Trial – Credo Reference

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We have trial access to Credo Reference until 31st October.  Access is via a specific username and password listed on our EASE protected password page.

Credo Online Reference Service helps researchers build context by providing background information and key terms enabling more efficient research. It gives access to hundreds of in-depth subject encyclopedias and handbooks covering every major subject from Accounting to Art History and Shakespeare to Einstein, as well as Topic Pages which offer an easy starting point and pathways for further research. Some people might find the Credo Mind Map a good way of seeing the relationships between topics in a visual way.

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We are interested to know what you think of this reference service as your comments influence purchase decisions so please do fill out our feedback form.

A list of all trials currently available to University of Edinburgh staff and students can be found on our trials webpage.

Trial – British Newspaper Archive

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BNWS_bannerrightWe have trial access to the full content of the British Newspapers Archive until 30th November.

The British Newspapers 1600-1950 is the most significant digital collection of British historic newspapers. New conservation and imaging techniques and a new cross-searchable platform adopted by the British Library offers unparalleled access and discoverability to this valuable historical and cultural archive. In addition one will find specially commissioned essays and contextual materials written by expert scholars intended to help non-specialist users with perspective and analysis.

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We are interested to know what you think of this database as your comments influence purchase decisions so please do fill out our feedback form.

A list of all trials currently available to University of Edinburgh staff and students can be found on our trials webpage.

Dawsonera – access problem

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One of our major e-book providers – Dawsonera is continuing to suffer from technical issues logorelating to logins and downloading e-books.

They will post updates to twitter @dawsonera when they have updates – they have not been able to provide a timescale for resolution.

This issue is now resolved.

Check the comments section for further updates – last updated 17/11.

Trial – Archaeopress

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ArchaeopresslogoWe have trial access to Archaeopress E-books until 28th October.  Access on or off campus via the username and password listed on our password webpage (use EASE to access this).

Archaeopress digital subscription service currently includes over 300 archaeology e-book titles, including British Archaeological Reports. Around 10-15 new files are added each month.

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We are interested to know what you think of this e-book package and platform as your comments influence purchase decisions so please do fill out our feedback form.

A list of all trials currently available to University of Edinburgh staff and students can be found on our trials webpage.

Trial – Defining Gender, 1450-1910

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logoWe have trial access to Defining Gender, 1450-1910 until 23rd October on campus or via the VPN.

Defining Gender includes a broad range of thematically organised documents from 21 libraries providing an excellent opportunity for comparative study and research. Manuscripts, printed works and illustrations combine to address the key issues from both masculine and feminine perspectives. They are indexed to provide ready accessibility for students by person and subject across all five sections.

Please note that PDF download options are not available during trials.

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We are interested to know what you think of this database as your comments influence purchase decisions so please do fill out our feedback form.

A list of all trials currently available to University of Edinburgh staff and students can be found on our trials webpage.