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Academic Support Librarian, School of History, Classics & Archaeology, University of Edinburgh. All views my own. Header: Book of Hours, circa 1430 (Ms 39).

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Joined November 2009
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Following a successful trial, I'm pleased to let you know the Library now has a subscription to the 'Bibliography of the History and Archaeology of Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages' from Brill. Find out more and where to access at 🔗libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/hca…
Text: Bibliography of the History and Archaeology of Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages.

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The Library currently has trial access to 4 primary source databases, thanks to requests from @HCAatEdinburgh students & staff, including 'Antigua, Slavery and Emancipation...' & 'The British Union of Fascists'. Find out more 🔗libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/hca…
Text: Antigua, Slavery and Emancipation in the Records of a Sugar Plantation, 1689-1907.

ALT Text: Antigua, Slavery and Emancipation in the Records of a Sugar Plantation, 1689-1907.

Text: The British Union of Fascists: 1933-1953.

ALT Text: The British Union of Fascists: 1933-1953.

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Thanks to a request from @HCAatEdinburgh the Library has trial access to the extension years (1951-2002) for The Scotsman Archive. Find out more 🔗libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/asl… Available to UoE staff & students until 04/12/24. Don't miss out!
Text: The Scotsman (1817-2002). An independent voice and uniquely Scottish analysis of local and global events.

ALT Text: The Scotsman (1817-2002). An independent voice and uniquely Scottish analysis of local and global events.

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Thanks to a request from @HCAatEdinburgh the Library currently has trial access to the primary source archive 'Weimar and Nazi Germany' from History Commons. You can access this resource from 🔗edin.ac/e-resources-trials. Trial ends 30/11/24. Don't miss out!
Screenshot of the 'Weimar and Nazi Germany' homepage with search box in centre.

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The Library currently has trial access to 4 databases, thanks to requests from @HCAatEdinburgh students & staff, including Chatham House Online Archive and East India Company Archive. Find out more at🔗libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/hca…
Screenshot of the Chatham House Online Archive website.

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Text: East India Company. India Office Records from the British Library, 1599-1947.

ALT Text: East India Company. India Office Records from the British Library, 1599-1947.

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It's been a great 10 years here, thanks to everyone ❤️ But time to say goodbye. Make sure to follow us (edunilibraries) on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Threads to keep up to date with the Library. Goodbye 👋
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We will no longer be active on X from the end of September as we've decided to focus on other channels. You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Threads to continue keep up to date with the Library - we look forward to seeing you there!
Text: Make sure you are following us on: Instagram (edunilibraries), TikTok (edunilibraries), Facebook (University of Edinburgh Libraries and Museums), and Threads (edunilibraries).

ALT Text: Make sure you are following us on: Instagram (edunilibraries), TikTok (edunilibraries), Facebook (University of Edinburgh Libraries and Museums), and Threads (edunilibraries).

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Welcome, and welcome back, to all students starting the new academic year this week! To help you settle in here are 5 things to help you get the best out of the Library this year 🔗 libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/asl…
Photo of the front of Main Library showing the large Library sign with students sitting out front and walking by.

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Did you know that our ECA Library as a wall of borrowable DVDs that you can browse and capture a little of that old Blockbuster feeling? And that's not all it has. Just a 10-15 min walk from George Square why not explore and be inspired! 🔗 ed.ac.uk/information-service…
Photograph of Evolution House from outside.

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Photo of the wall of DVDs in Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Library.

ALT Photo of the wall of DVDs in Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Library.

Photo of the Current Journals display in Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Library.

ALT Photo of the Current Journals display in Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Library.

Photo of some of the bookshelves on Level 0 in Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Library.

ALT Photo of some of the bookshelves on Level 0 in Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Library.

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Have you visited our New College Library on the Mound? A favourite of School of Divinity students, this is a bit of a hidden gem for our other students. So why not explore? 🔗ed.ac.uk/information-service…
Interior of New College Library showing study desks, book shelves, stain glass windows and ceiling decoration.

ALT Interior of New College Library showing study desks, book shelves, stain glass windows and ceiling decoration.

Interior of the David Welsh Reading Room in New College Library showing study desks with lamps, light fitting and ceiling decoration.

ALT Interior of the David Welsh Reading Room in New College Library showing study desks with lamps, light fitting and ceiling decoration.

Looking down the aisle in some bookshelves in Stack 1 if New College Library.

ALT Looking down the aisle in some bookshelves in Stack 1 if New College Library.

Interior of New College Library looking into it from entrance.

ALT Interior of New College Library looking into it from entrance.

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Our trial access to AM Explorer, your gateway to millions of pages of primary source content, ends soon (on 8th July). So don't miss out! Find out more about the huge range of content it includes and how to access 🔗 libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/asl…
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It's the final week of our Wellbeing Collection display in the Main Library 🌸 Don't worry, you can still browse the full collection on the resource list 🔗eu01.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/…
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Exciting news for those looking for primary sources! We have extended temporary access (until 8.7.24) to AM Explorer your gateway to millions of pages of primary source content, from 15th century to modern day. Find out more 🔗libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/asl… Make sure you don't miss out!
Screenshot from AM Explorer showing the first 6 collections included.

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We don't like to remind you but exams start soon 😐 So it's a good time to make sure you're aware of all study spaces across the University, including libraries, study hubs, extra study space for the exam period, etc. 👉ed.ac.uk/information-service… #ThrowbackThursday #Exams #study
Black and white photograph of students studying in the University of Edinburgh Main Library c.1968.

ALT Black and white photograph of students studying in the University of Edinburgh Main Library c.1968.

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Thanks to a request from @HCAatEdinburgh staff the Library currently has trial access to Australian Newspapers (1831-2000) from ProQuest, including 'The Age' and 'The Sydney Morning Herald' Find out more 🔗libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/hca… Access is available until 11/05/24.
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Following a successful trial last year I'm happy to let you know the Library now has access to both the Archive of Celtic Latin Literature and Monumenta Germaniae Historica (eMGH). Find out more and how to access 🔗 libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/hca…
Screenshot of the banner headings for both Archive of Celtic Latin Literature and Monumenta Germaniae Historica - eMGH.

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I'm pleased to let you know that thanks to a request from @HCAatEdinburgh student, the Library currently has trial access to the Vanity Fair Magazine Archive. Access from 🔗 edin.ac/e-resources-trials. Access is available until 03/05/24. Don't miss out!
Image shows 5 different covers from Vanity Fair Magazine from across the years.

ALT Image shows 5 different covers from Vanity Fair Magazine from across the years.

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I'm happy to let you know the Library has trial access to 'India under Colonial Rule, 1752-1933' containing 6 digital archives detailing the political, economic, and spiritual realities of British colonial rule in India. Access until 23/03/24 👉edin.ac/e-resources-trials
Image is screenshot of 'India Under Colonial Rule' homepage.

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Working on your dissertation or thesis (or starting to think about it)? Our Dissertation & Thesis Festival might be just what you need! From 11 - 15 March over 20 events are available to book now. Take a look at our full programme 🔗ed.ac.uk/is/dissertation-fes… #DissertationFestival
Text: Dissertation and Thesis Festival. Discover the help and resources available from the Library to support your dissertation and thesis. 11-15 March 2024. www.ed.ac.uk/is/dissertation-festival.

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Thanks to a request from @HCAatEdinburgh the Library has trial access to 'San Francisco Chronicle, 1869-1984', offering an unparalleled glimpse into the issues & events that shaped the U.S. West Coast for over a century. Access until 22/03/24 👉edin.ac/e-resources-trials
Screenshot of the homepage of the 'San Francisco Chronicle Historical Newspaper'.

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🚨 Coming soon! 🚨 Our Dissertation & Thesis Festival returns in March with a packed week of events. Some events are already available to book but the full programme will be available very soon! 👉🔗ed.ac.uk/is/dissertation-fes… #DissertationFestival #dissertation #theses
Text: Dissertation and Thesis Festival. Discover the help and resources available from the Library to support your dissertation and thesis. 11-15 March 2024. www.ed.ac.uk/is/dissertation-festival

ALT Text: Dissertation and Thesis Festival. Discover the help and resources available from the Library to support your dissertation and thesis. 11-15 March 2024. www.ed.ac.uk/is/dissertation-festival

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