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February 27, 2026
New to the Library: Online Egyptological Bibliography (OEB)
I’m happy to let you know that following a successful trial last semester the Library has now got a 1 year subscription to the Online Egyptological Bibliography
from the University of Oxford.
The Online Egyptological Bibliography (OEB) holds the largest available collection of references in Egyptology literature, with coverage from 1822 to the present.
You can access OEB via the Databases A-Z list. Read More
Academic Book Week – free e-books from Brill
To celebrate Academic Book Week, Brill has made available 23 related e-books until Saturday 28th January.
Access the e-books from http://www.brill.com/free-ebooks-during-academic-book-week-2017
Travel writing from the Holy Land : The William Fulton Jackson Collection
A post by guest curator Suzi Higton, School of Divinity
The books of intrepid travel writers whose adventures span from Jerusalem to Cairo feature throughout the collections at New College Library and in particular, those gifted to the library by William Fulton Jackson. A selection from this collection is now on display in New College Library.
Born in 1855, Jackson, recently uncovered as the donor of the W. F. Jackson (WFJ) collection, was the General Manager of the North British Railway Company. His interest in and passion for travel, particularly the Holy Land and Egyptology is reflected both in his numerous books on the subject and detailed photograph collection which is held by the Glasgow University Library Archives.
Newton, Richard. Rambles in Bible Lands Edinburgh: Gall and Inglis, New College Library, WFJ. 3.166
When selecting books from the WFJ collection to display, the eye is immediately drawn to the books’ beautiful cover designs, maps and illustrations. Rambles in Bible Lands stands out, not just for its intricate artwork but for being aimed at a younger audience. Written by the Reverend Richard Newton, it was published initially whilst he was editor of the American Sunday-School Union, and is based on a series of letters written to Sunday-School World and A Child’s World whilst travelling through Syria, Israel, Lebanon and Egypt. Read More
Trial access to Oxford Scholarly Authorities on International Law
We have trial access until 31st January to Oxford Scholarly Authorities on International Law
This resource contains full-text online editions of market-leading reference works and treatises published by Oxford University Press, such as Oppenheim, and the Oxford Commentaries on International Law. Together with Judge Bruno Simma, books in the following four categories have been selected for inclusion:
- Authoritative treatises, which continue to define their area of law
- Black-letter reference works and commentaries, which will help you to answer practical questions about the law
- Classic works on international law, which remain influential in their field today
- Flagship publications, which provide innovative perspectives on current legal problems
All titles are fully searchable and browsable by subject matter, title and author, and are linked, via the Oxford Law Citator, to relevant case reports and articles within all of Oxford University Press’s online law products.
We are interested in your opinion on whether to subscribe to this resource or not. This can be done by completing a trial feedback form
All e-resources currently on trial can be found listed on our Trials Webpage.
Gale Primary Sources drop-in session Monday 30th Jan in Main Library
Get the most from our digital archives through Gale Primary Sources
Gale Primary Sources is an extensive digital archives programme spanning multiple disciplines and cultures. The platform uses specialist technology and tools to cross-search the Gale digital archives that our institution has access to.
See for yourself!
We have access to Gale Primary Sources through the Library. Join us to see how you can use this platform to enrich your research and improve your grades:
Monday 30th January
10am – 4pm (drop in)
Main Library – George Square
Want to know more about Gale Primary Sources?
When you explore Gale Primary Sources, you’ll discover original, first-hand content – meticulously cross-referenced to bring the facts into focus and the information to life in remarkable new ways. This digital platform provides an enhanced research experience with reliable search results. You can conduct one search and easily see related resources from extensive digital archives in one place. Find out more here » For more information about this drop-in workshop or on Gale Primary Sources, please email emea.marketing@cengage.com
Trial access: Digital National Security Archive (DNSA)
*The Library currently has access to Digital National Security Archive (DNSA) until 31st July 2024 as part of ProQuest Access 350.*
And finally…We currently have trial access to the extensive primary source database Digital National Security Archive (DNSA) from ProQuest. This database unlocks a vast trove of important declassified U.S. government documents providing vital primary source material to advance research in twentieth century history, politics, and international relations.
You can access the database via the E-resources trials page. Access is available both on and off-campus.
Trial access ends 15th February 2017.
Trial access: The NAACP Papers Collection
*The Library now has access to the NAACP Papers Collections until 31st July 2024 as part of ProQuest Access 350.*
Thanks to a request from a student in History, the Library currently has trial access to The NAACP Papers Collections 1-6, part of ProQuest History Vault. These collections are the digitised archives of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The archive covers the period 1909-1972.
You can access the database via the E-resources trials page. Access is available both on and off-campus.
Trial access ends 15th February 2017.
Trial access: Global commodities
The Library has a number of e-resources trials running at the moment and this includes trial access to the fascinating primary source database Global Commodities: Trade Exploration & Cultural Exchange from Adam Matthew Digital. Using a range of visual, manuscript and printed materials sourced from libraries, companies and trade organisations worldwide this database allows you to explore the history of fifteen major commodities and to examine the ways that these have changed the world.
You can access the database via the E-resources trials page. Access is available both on and off-campus.
Trial access ends 13th February 2017.
Trial access: Foreign Office Files for India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
The Library has been given trial access to Foreign Office Files for India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, 1947-1980 from Archives Direct. This is an interesting collection of files from the Foreign Office (later the Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and Dominions Office focusing on the political and social history of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
You can access the database via the E-resources trials page. Access is available both on and off-campus.
Trial access ends 13th February 2017.
Trial access: China, America and the Pacific
The Library currently has trial access to the fantastic primary source database China, America and the Pacific: Trade & Cultural Exchange from Adam Matthew Digital. The database allows you to explore the cultural and trading relationships that emerged between America, China and the Pacific region between the 18th and early 20th centuries.
You can access the database via the E-resources trials page. Access is available both on and off-campus.
Trial access ends 13th February 2017.
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