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The University of Exeter subscribes to JoVE, a leading provider of scientific video resources designed to enhance teaching, learning, and research through high-quality, visualized content. Through Exeter’s subscription, you have access to five specialized JoVE video journals in Life Sciences, covering the following disciplines:

  • Biochemistry: Access detailed experiments and methods in biochemical research. 
  • Biology: Discover foundational and advanced techniques in biological research.
  • Immunology and Infection: Gain insights into immune responses and infectious disease studies.
  • Medicine: Visualize essential medical procedures and clinical research.
  • Neuroscience: Explore visualized studies that bring complex neural mechanisms to life.

JoVE’s peer-reviewed, visualized experiments allow students and staff to explore complex topics, supporting diverse learning styles and making scientific research more accessible and impactful.

11/06/2024
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A range of new archive database collections have been made available over the past few months. Take a look through the latest additions to see if there is anything of interest to your studies or research.

If you would like to know more about any of the resources, just get in touch with your Liaison Librarian

Introducing The Social History Archive

The publishers of Find My Past and British Newspaper Archives have launched a brand-new platform, The Social History Archive, which makes their extensive primary source records available to universities and other institutions for the first time via subscription. When fully migrated, the Social History Archives collections should offer the same access to historical resources as Find My Past and the British Newspaper Archive.

The collections have been organised into two packages:

 
Largest single online collection of mainly British & Irish historical primary source material although some U.S and European records are included. Includes birth, marriage and death records, local, regional, and national UK newspapers, electoral records and census returns, army and war records, crime reports and migration records.(Content, when fully migrated, will be the same as content in Find My Past)
 
The largest collection of historical British & Irish newspapers online and the official source for the British Library’s newspaper holdings. Search for UK, regional and local newspapers. This collection will contain the same newspapers as the British Newspaper Archive when everything has fully migrated. Date range: 1700 to the 2000s.

 

The university is collaborating with The Social History Archive to enhance the platform for researchers and academics. Partners from The Social History Archive will be hosting an in-person event for academics in early December to gather your ideas and suggestions. More details will be shared soon.

Other new resources
A varied range of new archive collections are available, covering a wide range of topics and providing access to primary source materials as well as commentary from books, journals and press publications. 
This includes:
 
Covers the history of environment and conservation efforts across the globe from the late 1800s onwards. Includes British government files from the Foreign Office, Colonial Office and the Ministry of Overseas Development and Overseas Development Administration. Covers topics such as exploitation of natural resources and colonial land use, to agriculture, urban development, the technological revolution, industrial change and urbanization, conservation, pollution, climate, development programmes and sustainability, natural resources and industries such as forestry and mining.
 
This collection provides historical evidence demonstrating how society has interacted with and regarded individuals considered to have disabilities. Includes books, manuscripts and ephemera from the New York Academy of Medicine Library. Most content is US-focused, though there is some European and UK coverage. Date range: 17th to 20th century
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Mexico in History explores the evolution of Mexico from c.1500 to 1929, from Spanish colonisation and the formation of New Spain through the Mexican War of Independence to the Mexican Revolution. The predominantly Spanish-language material is a combination of print, manuscript and photographic collections sourced from The Bancroft Library at the University of California Berkeley.
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A collection of documentary record of the origins, expansion and growth of the Olympic Games, and the global history of sport (1890s – 1990s). Sources include correspondence, official reports, newsletters and film footage.

 
Covering C19-C21, this collection covers mainly the US and UK, but also includes coverage of global events. It contains alternative press publications representing anti-establishment and countercultural ideas and movements through art, satire, humour, and alternative lifestyles. Publications include Bizarre, Viz and Fortean Times as well as pamphlet and poster collections.
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A unique collection of full-text articles and audio interviews from the music and mainstream press from the 1950s to the present day. Content from Rolling Stone, NME, Melody Maker, Kerrang, The Face, Smash Hits and more. Mainly UK and US content.
 

This archive focuses on the social and cultural history of department stores during a period in which they were adapting to evolving consumer needs, workers’ rights and societal shifts, with a focus on life on the shop floor. Includes company archives, trade journals, union records, pamphlets, diaries and a wide range of ephemera. Countries covered are the UK, US, Australia, Canada, France and Estonia.

These resources boost the growing collection of primary source research materials available via the Library.  To see the full range of sources and connect with support materials, take a look at the Primary Sources LibGuide.
09/24/2024
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The Library Research Cafe

The library liaison team host weekly library research cafes in the Forum Library Lounge. 

No need to book, just drop by and take the chance to speak to a librarian about your library research or have a friendly chat.

 

Why come along?

  • Not sure how best to use the Library Search Service?
  • Wondering which databases would be best to help you find resources for your assignments?
  • Tried searching online but not finding the information you need?

We can help with that and more.  So if you need any advice on any aspect of searching for information to support your studies, just drop by and ask.

Or just drop by for a chat with your friendly library team.  

 

When and Where?

Every Tuesday throughout termtime  between 12:00 - 14:00.

Look out for us in the Forum Library Lounge area. As you enter through the Library gates, just look to your right and you'll find us at the study benches.

 

We look forward to seeing you at a Library Research Cafe soon

 

Other Library Events

You can keep an eye on other events from the Library and Study Zone via the events calendar.  You'll find a mix of on-campus and online sessions. 

09/20/2024
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About The Fashion Law (TFL)

The Fashion Law provides well-curated, research-driven news and insights into the legal and business aspects of the rapidly evolving fashion industry.

A wide range of content is available to support your research into legal and commercial aspects of the fashion world.  

In addition to short news articles, there is a range of analytical content, including: 

Case Studies & Snapshots

Topical content covering the latest litigation and industry developments, including regulations and legislation.

Funding & Finance Data Sets

Track investments and M&A events across various market segments for a broad overview of activity and a look at the evolving markets

Timelines & Trackers

Track deals, legislation, and lawsuits to help you keep a consistent gauge on the market.

Case Documentation

Up-to-date court filings and documentation.

Weekly briefings

Regular briefings of important developments in the field.

Deep Dives

These define and decode the most cutting-edge legal and business trends.

Case Briefs

Case studies with in-depth examinations, expert analysis and real-world context.

Topics of Interest

A regularly expanding library of relevant retail business, law and tech topics.


Accessing The Fashion Law

Login to the Fashion Law site with your usual University email and password.


Support & Feedback

If you need any support to use the site or would like to feedback on your experience of using the resource, just get in touch with your Law Librarian.

 

09/17/2024
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The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection contains over 3,000 specially commissioned, multi-media, online lectures by leading world experts from universities, research centres, medical schools, and pharmaceutical/biotech companies.

Subject areas include biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, nutrition, and neuroscience. New material is added every month!

Use the search bar on the top left of any page to run a search in the collection or click ‘Subjects’ and select the ‘Category’ or ‘Therapeutic Area’ of choice to browse the collection.

 

Lecture, Seminar and Case study talks focusing on the latest research and developments in biomedical and life sciences.

 
 
09/10/2024
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The Copyright Toolkit can help!

As a member of the University you will encounter copyright issues during the course of your work and study, whether using other people's copyright works or creating your own. 

A University wide copyright toolkit has been developed to provide support in this area.  It provides lots of information about UK copyright law and applicable licences, and addresses some of the common scenarios that apply to activities carried out within the University .

 


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Use the Copyright and you section to access the information that is relevant to your needs.  Support is available in the following categories:

The toolkit also keeps you up to date with the latest news on copyright issues and covers topical issues such as Generative AI and copyright.

We hope you find the Copyright Toolkit useful in supporting you in your use of copyright materials.  If you have any queries or feedback, please do get in touch via copyright@exeter.ac.uk

07/25/2024
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Online reading lists provide quick and easy access to a wide range of digital and print resources for your module via ELE.

A new sharepoint site has been created to answer any questions you might have about reading lists, by guiding you to the relevant information.

Information is tailored to your needs. You can browse by support in the following categories:

We hope you find the new sharepoint support useful.  if you have any queries, please do get in touch with the Reading List Team via readinglists@exeter.ac.uk.

Top Tip! 

If you are teaching a module in 2024/25 and haven't yet been in touch with us about your reading list, please get in touch to let us know if you need a new list or want amendments to an old list.   We work through lists in receipt order, so get in touch as soon as you can.

06/12/2024
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The term time Library Research Cafe sessions have ended for the summer and will resume in Term 1 2024/25.  However, lots of friendly support and guidance is available throughout the summer to help you with your library research.

 

Library Research Drop-ins

 

You can come along to a Library Research drop in session run by your liaison librarians.  Sessions take place at various locations on campus. At these sessions you can get guidance on all aspects of your library research including:

  • making the most of the vast array of the library's information resources and academic databases
  • using key databases for your research area
  • finding high quality information to support your research, essays, and projects
  • referencing guidance

These are informal sessions.  There is no set content or agenda, just come along with your questions and queries and chat them through with your librarians. 

 

1:1 Appointments with your Academic Liaison Librarian

 

You can  book a 1:1 appointment with your Liaison Librarian to discuss any aspect of your library research. Your librarian can:

  • support you in developing your online search strategies

  • help you to identofy and use relevant research databases and other information sources

  • provide guidance on evaluating and referencing research materials.

  • and lots more….

 

If you are not sure who the librarian is for your subject, use the drop down menu on the Academic Liaison Librarians guide.  Choose your subject, and you will see details for your librarian, useful guides for your subject and appointment booking and contact options.

 

 

 

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PIO is a web-based archive of searchable Parliamentary and Official documents. Includes Civil Service yearbook.

 

The University has recently subscribed to the Public Information Online (PIO) online service from Dandy Booksellers Ltd offering a wide range of official documents going back, in many cases, more than a century.

 

About Public Information Online (PIO)

This web based archive supports research across publications from the Westminster Parliament, Scottish Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly, Welsh Parliament (Senedd), Scottish Government and also key Non-Parliamentary material. It is ideal for researching current and archive. governmental documents on various topics. 

Full details of coverage are available on the PIO website.

To learn more about what to expect from PIO, take a look at this short introductory video or take a look through this product showcase article by Donna Ravenhill of Dandy Booksellers, which gives a a great overview of the content, together with some illustrative search examples.  

 

Civil Service Yearbook

 

The current version of the Civil Service Yearbook is available to search or browse via Public Information Online.

 

 

You can search for archive versions using the Advanced search screen, as illustrated below.

 

User support

Online help is available via the PIO help pages

If you need further support to make use of this resource for your study or research, please get in touch with your Liaison Librarian. 

 

Feedback

You can also send feedback on this resource to your Liaison Librarian.  We’d be interested to hear how it has aided your study / research.

 

The University is now an institutional subscriber to the Overton platform whose mission is to help users find, understand, and measure their influence on government policy.

Overton is the world’s largest searchable and curated policy database.  It tracks a wide range of policy documents such as white papers, working papers, government guidance, think tank policy briefs, national clinical guidelines etc and indexes and organises these materials to support analysis via key terms / topic / themes.

It also maps connections between these documents and scholarly research and news content to see where ideas, papers, reports and staff are being cited or mentioned.

This database enables researchers to track the impact of their own work on policy as well as investigate the dynamics of global policy making. 

Access and Registration

Login to Overton

You will be prompted to create a new user account for Overton.  Complete the registration form to activate your account.  

 

Getting help

  • If you are new to Overton, you may find it useful to watch short video introducing Overton.
  • Use the online Getting started guide to help get you up and running with the service
  • More detailed online support is available via the Overton Knowledge Base  where you can browse or search online for guidance
  • You can also use the Support area to join an online chat or submit an online form to request further information from the Overton team.
  • You can also get in touch with your Liaison Librarian who will be happy to help you use the platform

 

Keep up to date

To keep up to date with developments you can Sign up to Overton’s monthly newsletter, which contains new features and other useful information for users.

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