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December 16, 2025
Trial – Cambridge Law Reports
We have trial access to Cambridge Law Reports until the 12th January.
Cambridge Law Reports offers fast and easy access to key reports, including the content of the leading International Law Reports series. The database provides users with extensive search options and a unique browse feature to quickly find required content using variables such as keyword, the parties involved, judge’s name, court or year of case.
Feedback and further info
We are interested to know what you think of this e-resource 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 – Punch Historical Archive
We have trial access to Punch Historical Archive until the 6th December.
From 1841 to 1992 Punch was the world’s most celebrated magazine of humour and satire – imitated, parodied and pirated from America to India and Japan.
The Punch Historical Archive will allow users to navigate and search all issues, seasonal numbers and almanacks of this iconic publication, providing a unique insight into the politics, culture and society of the 19th and 20th centuries
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We are interested to know what you think of this e-resource 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 – Oxford Reports on International Law
We have trial access to Oxford Reports on International Law until the 31st March.
Oxford Reports on International Law brings together decisions on public international law from international law courts, domestic courts, and ad hoc tribunals. In this resource, the full scope of international case law is available in one place, accompanied by expert analysis and cross-case navigation via the Oxford Law Citator. New cases are added daily, making Oxford Reports on International Law the most up-to-date source of international case law available.
Feedback and further info
We are interested to know what you think of this e-resource 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.
Photographing the Josephine Baker Bronze by Eduardo Paolozzi
An exciting new exhibition on the 6th floor of the main library in the Centre for Research Collections opens on the 13th November 2014 and runs until 27th of February 2015. The exhibition will include a selection of Edinburgh Universities collection of Paolozzi plaster maquettes which are wonderful three dimensional drawings of his ideas. The Digital Imaging Unit was tasked to photograph the Josephine Baker Bronze to coincide with this exhibition. We have produced a short day in the life film of the Digital Imaging Unit at work on the Paolozzi Bronze which you can see below. A larger better quality version is available by clicking the vimeo link below the film.
I first became aware of Paolozzi through an exhibition held at the Royal Scottish Academy for the Edinburgh 1984 International Festival called "Recurring Themes” , I still own the catalogue. His work and life made a lasting impression on me as a young man. The early collage work blew my mind and the way he fed pop culture back to ourselves dismantled and rearranged raising questions about pop culture itself was remarkable. Read More
Trial – World Newspaper Archive
We have trial access to the World Newspaper Archive until the 12th December.
Please see the SPS Librarian blog post for full details.
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye (for now)
Pop-up Library has now packed up and there will be no more sessions this semester. After 9 weeks and 90 sessions we wanted to say a big thanks to all the students and staff who popped-up to these sessions and hope that you enjoyed finding out more about the Library and Museum collections, services and resources.
Staff at the Pop-up Library sessions spoke to over 2200 people, mostly students, within this 9 week period and enjoyed this unique opportunity to meet you and show off what they do. We were even happy to tell you where the toilets on the first floor are (for future reference when facing the two lifts go through the doors on the right-hand side and then follow the signs!)
Watch this space:
For further Pop-up Library events that we are hoping to hold next semester (popping up in a space near you?)
For your feedback. During the trial, particularly in the Be in charge of the library for the day sessions, you were asked to complete feedback cards on what you love or don’t love so much about the Library and suggestions you may have for improvements. We’ll post a summary of your feedback in the near future.
Good luck to you all with your exams!
Trial access to World Newspapers Archive now available
*The Library has now purchased access to African Newspapers, Series 1. See New! African Newspapers, Series 1 1800-1922*
The Library has set up trial access to World Newspapers Archive (Readex) which gives us access to the African Newspapers, South Asian Newspapers and Latin American Newspapers collections. You can access World Newspapers Archive via the Databases trials page at www.ed.ac.uk/is/databases-trials Read More
Music Industry Data
ACO Music Data Analysis (Academic Charts Online) has changed it’s name to Music Industry Data.
Please update any bookmarks you may have used.
Our music databases can be found at http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/information-services/library-museum-gallery/finding-resources/library-databases/databases-subject-a-z/database-music
‘Emma Gillies: Rediscovered’ – Ceramics Exhibition at the Main Library
Emma Smith, Exhibitions Officer, writes about the 2014 winter exhibition at the University of Edinburgh Main Library
Over the last two years, significant research has been carried out into the Edinburgh College of Art Collection. The project has resulted in the discovery of a number of highly significant works that add further colour to the history of Scottish art. One of the many extraordinary finds has been a collection of ceramics stored in a cupboard nearby the Head of Painting’s office at ECA. It became apparent early on that this collection was linked to Sir William Gillies in some way. Pieces from the collection appear in many of Gillies’ still life paintings – some of which will be featured in the exhibition. Furthermore, this was an active ceramics collection – it was used for its original purpose as well as for the inspiration for art and, most importantly, they are fine works on their own merit.
Fancy a cuppa? The artists enjoyed their wares – as you can see for yourself at the exhibition.
As research continued into the collection, it became clear that the ceramics were created mainly by Emma Gillies, sister of Sir William Gillies. Emma sadly died in her 30s and, particularly in light of the illustrious reputation of her older brother, is a peripheral figure in our understanding of 20th century art in Edinburgh. She is more often remembered as a tragic figure, or the sister of Sir William Gillies, than a skilled artist in her own right. This exhibition seeks to revisit the art of Emma Gillies.
We hope you can make it along to visit.
The exhibition is free and open to the public from 5 December 2014, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
Exhibition Opening: 5 December 2014 | Where: Exhibition Gallery, Main Library, George Square | Closing: 07 March 2015 |
Blog posted by:
Emma Smith and Steven Skeldon, Centre for Research Collections.
1914 voices from the New College Archives
On 11 November, there will be a short Act of Remembrance in New College, starting at 10.50am and gathering at the war memorial in the Assembly Hall. Come into New College Library this week, and you can see the voices of New College staff, students and alumni remembered in a display from the New College Archives.
New College War Memorial Album 1914-18. New College Library AA.1.14.1.
This is an official record of the New College students who fought in the First World War, including those who lost their lives.
New College Senate Minute Book, 1914-34 New College Library AA.1.1.4
This entry for 1914 records that, following appeals for chaplains to enter the Scottish Command, ten New College students have volunteered their service.
Faith on the frontier : a life of J.H. Oldham / K.W. Clements. New College Library BX6.8.O54 Cle.
Oldham, J.H. Letter to John R Mott, 4 Dec 1914. Oldham Papers. New College Library MSS Old 1/9
Joseph H. Oldham (1874-1969) was a missionary and pioneer of ecumenism. A theology student at New College, Edinburgh, he went on to become the organising secretary for the 1910 World Missionary Conference in Edinburgh, regarded by many as the starting point of the modern ecumenical movement. During the Second World War the meetings of his ‘Moot’ group initiated new thinking about Christian responsibility in modern society. This letter written in 1914 shows the tensions that the outbreak of war had created in the Church, both at home and overseas.
Christine Love-Rodgers, Academic Support Librarian – Divinity
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