Category Archives: News & Updates

New! Graphic Medicine collection

Click the image below for details of a new book collection in the Medical & HSC Library.

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Cancellation of the Compendex Database

Following a consultation with the engineering schools during the summer, the Library’s subscription to the Compendex database is ending on Saturday 7 December 2013. This is because the more recent content in Compendex is covered by the Scopus database. Access … Continue reading

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Mass Observation Online – Trial Access

QUB staff and students have trial access to Mass Observation Online until 24/12/2013. For on-campus access please follow this link and for off-campus access please follow this link. Mass Observation Online makes available original manuscript and typescript papers created and … Continue reading

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Mental Measurements Yearbook

The library has taken out a 30 day trial to the electronic version of Mental Measurements Yearbook. This resource provides users with a comprehensive guide to over 2,700 contemporary testing instruments. Designed for an audience ranging from novice test consumers … Continue reading

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McClay Library wins national award

The McClay Library at Queen’s University Belfast has won a national award for its outstanding architectural design and facilities. The Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) Award is presented every three years to a UK library that best … Continue reading

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Student Round-Up – October 2013

Study Environment Welcome to the University for the 2013-14 academic year. Whether you are a new or a returning student, I am sure you will spend a lot of time in the McClay Library over the months ahead and we … Continue reading

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The McClay Library Enhancement Project 2013

Work on this project has proceeded according to schedule and will be substantially completed by Friday 6 September. Work in the atrium (with furniture installed and wiring in place) will be completed by Tuesday 3 September; installation of PCs will … Continue reading

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Researchers’ Survey March 2013: You Said, We Did!

In March 2013 we conducted a researchers’ survey covering areas such as electronic resources, reference management, open access (OA), and communication and training. There were 326 responses (114 research staff and 212 students) from all schools.  As a result we … Continue reading

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New QUB Graduates – special rate for Membership of the Library

New Queen’s graduates can become personal associate members of the Library at a discounted rate of £48 (inc VAT) for 1 year.  To avail of this offer you must apply within 6 months of your graduation date. For further details … Continue reading

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Access Core Medical Oxford University Press Textbooks and Handbooks online today

The Library has recently purchased a number of core medical  Oxford University Press Textbooks and Handbooks which are available to access online from today.  Available via QCat Discover for on-campus and off campus access. Oxford University Press E-books Aimed primarily … Continue reading

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