You may find that you need to cite text from an unpaginated ebook, or from an online source such as a journal or webpage. This post, by Faculty Librarian Dr Richard Pears, co-author of Cite Them Right, explains how.
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A post by Digital Learning Developer Rebecca Jones
Blink and there’s another year gone by. But as we brace bitter winds, wait for the days to grow a little longer and for new life to bud, 2025 brings a chance for a fresh start.
Some of you might be taking advantage of this fresh start effect [1] – setting goals, downloading habit trackers and taking steps to form new routines. Perhaps you’ll commit to reading more consistently, promise to work on your time management or learn a new skill.
For others (myself included), the thought of making a New Year’s resolution might simply make you shudder. “No, thank you. I think I’ll pass this year” you mutter, while a small part of yourself fills with dread and prays that you can cling onto the few good study habits you’ve barely managed to form so far…
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We have talked about eBooks a few times on the blog over the years. Whether you love or loathe eBooks, one thing is for sure – they are a big part of our library and academic lives.
Last academic year (21/22) we purchased almost 6000 new individual eBook titles and just over 300 additional licenses. In addition to the individual purchases, we continue to have access to a large range of eBook packages. The eBooks in our collection were used over 2.7 million times and we expect that to increase even more this year.
Although we maybe using eBooks more, we are aware it isn’t always straightforward getting started with them or using them. One day you may have access to a title, and then the next you don’t – or you receive a message saying there are no available licenses…
So, in this blog post we thought we would explain some of these queries.
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We have a wide range of guides available to help our users get the most of what Library and Collections offer. These include:
The research skills guide offers advice and support on finding and managing information, keeping up-to-date, and the subject guides point to the different resources available for staff and students working in particular disciplines.
Until recently, one area we felt we were not offering specific support for was study skills – but that has change now, with our newest guide!
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Last week, the Faculty Librarians (FLs) took over the library’s Twitter and Instagram feed – it wasn’t a coup, it was to highlight the help and support they offer! This included emphasizing the FLs various responsibilities and sharing some top research and study tips.
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