Art & Architecture Library at Minto House re-opens!
We are very pleased to be able to announce that the A&A Library at Minto House, Chambers Street, has re-opened on Wednesday 21st October! Opening hours for this library are Mon-Fri 9-5.
You will be able to visit the A&A Library to browse, and borrow books. There will be 7 study spaces allowing for social distancing.
Please remember that you are required to wear a face covering for all library visits.
For further information about the A&A Library please click here.
For information about ECA Library at Evolution House, click here.
For the latest library updates, including how to book a study space, please go to the library homepage.
Dissertation Festival fortnight announced
The Library would like to let you know about the forthcoming Dissertation Festival fortnight, later in October:
Dissertation Festival: 26 October – 6 November 2020:
- Do you want to find out more about the library resources available to support your dissertation question?
- Are you interested in learning how to manage the bibliographic and research data you’ve found?
This fortnight of online events will highlight what the Library can do for you to help you succeed with your dissertation.
Find out more at : https://edinburgh-uk.libguides.com/dissertation
Dissertation Fairs :
Come to our Dissertations Fairs which showcase library resources and services to support your dissertation on Thursday 29 October (for the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences)
and Thursday 5 November (for the College of Science and Engineering, and College of Medicine and Vet Medicine)
You can:
- Make your dissertation something special : find out about the fantastic collections available at the Centre for Research Collections
- Discover the full range of digital resources that you can access via the University
- Take the first steps to learn new skills in managing your bibliographic references and your research data
For more programme details see:
https://edinburgh-uk.libguides.com/dissertation
Qwest TV trial begins!
We are delighted to announce that the Library has arranged a one year free trial to Qwest TV, the online resource created by Quincy Jones which gives us access to a wealth of jazz, soul, funk and world music documentaries, films and interviews.
From Wednesday 7th October you can access Qwest TV from here.
Bookable study spaces now available at ECA Library!
We are pleased to be able to tell all our students that ECA Library Evolution House is now able to take study space bookings for the study spaces within ECA Library.
If you want to study in any of the University libraries you must book a place in advance, either using the SeatEd App, or the online form.
For more information, including how to download the form and access the App, please go to this webpage.
Please remember that you must wear a face covering to visit or study in any of the University libraries.
Trial access to PidgeonDigital goes live!
We are delighted to announce that we have arranged a three month free trial to Pidgeon Digital.
PidgeonDigital gives access to 276 digitised illustrated interviews and associated transcripts from the archives of Monica Pidgeon, editor of the journal Architectural Design, from the 1940s to the 1970s. During her tenure this radical journal brought the work of seminal architects to the attention of the wider architectural world. PidgeonDigital is an ongoing educational resource and is added to on a regular basis.
This trial will be live for the whole of Semester 1 of the academic year 2020/21.
To access the trial, first make sure you have registered with the VPN service then follow the link to the trial at our e-resources trials webpage at https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/library-museum-gallery/finding-resources/library-databases/e-resources-trials
If you have difficulties accessing the trial please email IS.Helpline@ed.ac.uk
A warm welcome!
We extend a warm welcome to all our new and returning students this autumn!
We would like to remind you all to please be a considerate good citizen and abide by the University Good Citizen Guide
Stay safe, protect ourselves and each other by:
- Observing distancing guidelines on and off campus at all times.
- Frequently washing hands.
- Wearing face coverings in all University buildings. This is mandatory in libraries and study spaces, as well as shops and public transport, unless you have a good reason for not wearing one.
- Only moving around campus or between campuses when it is necessary to do so.
- Assuming there is an extra risk when we meet new people or we are in groups.
- Remembering that alcohol consumption alters judgement, but that this is no excuse for breaking the guidelines.
Be considerate, supportive and inclusive by:
- Remembering some people are more vulnerable and some may be shielding.
- Acting, where necessary, to prompt and gently remind others to follow the guidelines.
- Offering support and signposting services to others.
- Acting with empathy, compassion and kindness in both online and offline interactions.
- Respecting cultural differences and honouring diverse perspectives.
For full details please go to the Guide here.
Everyone can and should play their part to keep us all safe and well.
New students can get more information at the New Students Portal.
LibSmart on Learn
The Library have launched a new course on Learn for all students who would like to improve their library research and discovery skills. LibSmart goes live on 7th September 2020 as a self-enrol course.
You can access the LibSmart course from here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/students/new-students/ready-university/hybrid-learning/short-courses/ug-courses
Online help with Artists’ Books
Are you looking for online guidance about our ECA Library Artists’ Books collection? We have a new subject guide to help: just go to https://edinburgh-uk.libguides.com/artistsbooks
Library guidance for new students
We have lots of information on the library webpages to guide new students towards all the most useful online help for getting started as a new student.
