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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).

 Edinburgh
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Joined November 2009
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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 👋
EdUniLibrary&Museums (@EdUniLibraries) profile pictureEdUniLibrary&Museums@EdUniLibraries23 Sep 2024
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…
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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…
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Photo of the wall of DVDs 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…
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Interior of the David Welsh Reading Room in New College Library showing study desks with lamps, light fitting and ceiling decoration.

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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!
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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
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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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🚨 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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As part of LGBT+ History Month check out the Main Library book display, complemented by an online Resource List 🔗 eu01.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/… There are books about history, politics, religion, criminology & social work alongside poetry, novels & films. #LGBTHistoryMonth #LGBTplusHM
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This year LGBT+ History Month is celebrating LGBT+ peoples' contribution to medicine and healthcare. We've pulled together a selection of Library resources to start to look 'Under the Scope' and learn more --> libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/asl… #UnderTheScope #LGBTHistoryMonth #LGBTplusHM
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If you're planning to visit our libraries over the winter break make sure you check our opening hours. There will be reduced opening hours & reduced services, and some closures periods as well. Find opening hours for the Main Library and site libraries 🔗ed.ac.uk/is/library-opening
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“The people responsible for this cyber-attack stand against everything that libraries represent: openness, empowerment, and access to knowledge.” — Sir Roly Keating Our CEO Sir Roly Keating shares more information on the recent cyber-attack and its impact, and sets out our plans for restoring further services in the new year: bit.ly/BLRolyStatement
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ALT A blue graphic with a quote in white letters from Sir Roly Keating reads: “The people responsible for this cyber-attack stand against everything that libraries represent: openness, empowerment, and access to knowledge.” The words 'openness,' 'empowerment' and 'access to knowledge' are highlighted in a yellow colour.

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Exams are within touching distance ☹️ so now is 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. The Study Space website has all the details 🔗 ed.ac.uk/information-service…
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Some of you may have seen snow ❄️ today but for those that haven't we're taking you back to 2010 when the Main Library (& much of the UK) was covered in snow from around late November & into January. You can find these photos & more at images.is.ed.ac.uk/ #ThrowbackThursday
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Revision week starts next week! If you have exams coming up, you can find help on our Exams and Revision guide, including links to past exam papers. ➡️edin.ac/47NwuUw
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We've got trial access to some new online resources for you to try out & see what you think. From Japanese e-books to the East India Company archive to Latin American Newspapers - there's something for everyone? Access these and more 🔗edin.ac/e-resources-trials
Text: E-resources trials! Currently have access to: KinoDen (trial ends 30/11/23). Past Masters: The Works of Martin Luther (trial ends 30/11/23). East India Company (trial ends 01/12/23). Church Missionary Society Archives (trial ends 08/12/23). Latin American Newspapers: Series 1 (trial ends 09/12/23).

ALT Text: E-resources trials! Currently have access to: KinoDen (trial ends 30/11/23). Past Masters: The Works of Martin Luther (trial ends 30/11/23). East India Company (trial ends 01/12/23). Church Missionary Society Archives (trial ends 08/12/23). Latin American Newspapers: Series 1 (trial ends 09/12/23).

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There are just four places left for 'Exploring Digital Research Methods'. For more information and booking (UoE) visit: edin.ac/3QaMA3c
EdUniLibrary&Museums (@EdUniLibraries) profile pictureEdUniLibrary&Museums@EdUniLibraries24 Oct 2023
📢New event! Exploring digital research methods. Discover how you can use digital methods and library resources to derive new research insights. Information and booking (UoE) : edin.ac/3QaMA3c #EdCDCS #DissertationFestival #GaleDSLab
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ALT Image advertising an event. Event title is 'Exploring digital research methods'. Information. Friday 10 November 2020. Main Library ML1.08, 09:30-11:30. URL www.ed.ac.uk/is/dissertation-festival

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🥳Dissertation and Thesis Festival🥳It's the first day of our Autumn Festival and we have an exciting fortnight of events ahead. There's still time to book some events (ed.ac.uk/is/dissertation-fes…) and we're highlighting just some of these in this thread today 1/6 🧵
Text: Dissertation and Thesis Festival. Discover the help and resources available from the Library to support your dissertation and thesis. 30 October - 10 November 2023. 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. 30 October - 10 November 2023. www.ed.ac.uk/is/dissertation-festival.

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