Support for assignments – preparing and researching
November 24, 2022
Do you have an assignment coming up? Libraries have got you covered every step of the way. In this blog post we’ll discuss how libraries provide support for your studies as you prepare and research for your assignments. Visit our help and support website for our contact details, and our events and training calendar to …
Six tips for confidence in presentations
November 8, 2022
Have you got an assessed presentation coming up? Presentations are a great opportunity to show your own work, demonstrate your understanding of theories or research, and a chance to step away from essays and worksheets for a while. Matilda from our Academic Skills team shares six tips to help you feel confident as you prepare …
NUsearch upgrade: improvements to saving items to favourites and reporting issues
November 7, 2022
Find out about the new features in the latest upgrade to the university’s library discovery tool, NUsearch. Changes to feedback tool to report e-resource access issues When you report a broken link using our feedback tool you will now need to provide your email and a short description of the problem. This was previously optional, …
On trial: SAE Mobilus Academic Library
October 31, 2022
We are pleased to bring you trial access to SAE Mobilus Academic Library. The library provides access to research about the latest aerospace, automotive, and commercial engineering advancements, including 42,000+ Internationally Recognised Standards 15 Peer-Reviewed Journals 143,000+ Expert-Written Technical Papers (from 1906 – Current) Over 2,000 Magazine Issues Edge Research Reports on Pre-Consensus or Unsettled …
Searching for reading lists – planned improvements
October 28, 2022
We know that the list of search results when looking for a reading list can sometimes be confusing. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to find what you need. Usage data tells us that the majority of students and staff are only looking for the latest year’s list. University of …
On trial: AIAA Meeting Papers
October 1, 2022
We are pleased to bring you trial access to AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) Meeting Papers. AIAA Meeting Papers include 1,199 proceedings from 1963 to 2022 from the AIAA Aviation Forum, AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, AIAA SciTech Forum, and the AIAA Space Forum. Covering every aspect of aerospace, they represent the most …
On trial: Pravda Ukrainy Digital Archive and Ukrainian Publications (UDB-UKR)
August 1, 2022
We are pleased to bring you trial access to East View’s Pravda Ukrainy Digital Archive and Ukrainian Publications (UDB-UKR). Pravda Ukrainy Digital Archive contains obtainable published issues of the newspaper from 1938 to 2014. It was the official daily newspaper of the Communist Party of Ukraine, and in the early 1990s changed to embrace democratic …
Student blog: Then Barbara Met Alan screening for Disability Recognition Month
July 4, 2022
In May, Libraries hosted a film screening of BBC Drama ‘Then Barbara Met Alan’ as part of the University’s Disability Recognition Month. Undergraduate student, Lucy Woodward attended the screening and has shared her experience. As part of UoN’s Disability Recognition Month, I attended a screening of the 2022 BBC drama ‘Then Barbara Met Alan’ hosted …
Disability Recognition Month – staff and student film suggestions
May 25, 2022
Throughout May 2022, the University of Nottingham has been celebrating Disability Recognition Month. In Libraries, we are hosting a free screening of the BBC Drama, Then Barbara Met Alan on Wednesday 25 May at 2pm. The film tells the untold love story of two cabaret performers, Barbara and Alan who meet at a gig, fall …
10 services from Libraries you may not know about
May 9, 2022
What are Interlibrary Loans? Can I get a book posted to me if I don’t live in Nottingham? How do I access material that is held in the Central Store? Here are ten things you might not know about the services we offer in your libraries. 1. Bookable study spaces We have a wide range …
