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New features in Web of Science

Posted on 10th August 2011 by wordpress

The latest version of the Web of Science has some new features that should make it easier for users to find relevant articles.  For example: All terms are now searched in the Topic field – there are no ‘stop’ words … Continue reading →

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PsycInfo moves to Ovid

Posted on 9th August 2011 by wordpress

PsycInfo is now available on the Ovid platform of databases.  Anyone who has used Medline will be familiar with the Ovid interface, in particular the ‘Map term to Subject Heading’ feature.  This will map your term to the recognised Subject … Continue reading →

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ECCO, EEBO, BL C19 Collections available on JISC HistoricBooks

Posted on 3rd August 2011 by Diarmuid Kennedy

ECCO and EEBO are now available as part of the JISC Historic Books Collection. Currently access must be authenticated against your QUB credentials. You will need to login via QSearch and then select the resource from the A-Z list of … Continue reading →

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Inter-Library Loan Service Update – 25th May

Posted on 26th May 2011 by Jacqueline McCurry

The British Library has just issued an update with regard to their delay in supplying some inter-library loan requests.  Although the restoration work is unlikely to be completed before the end of this year, there has been significant progress with … Continue reading →

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Students’ Video Guides to the Library

Posted on 18th May 2011 by wordpress

Two new videos are available on the Library’s YouTube channel: Students’ Take on the Library – a guide to using The McClay Library Students’ Top Tips for Using the Library – advice about making the most of The McClay Library … Continue reading →

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Inter-Library Loan Service – update re possible delays

Posted on 3rd May 2011 by Jacqueline McCurry

We are continuing to experience delays in supplying some inter-library loan requests due to maintenance work being carried out at the British Library.  Parts of the building have been closed temporarily, leading to the unavailability of some items. Whenever we … Continue reading →

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Self Service Reservations Now Implemented

Posted on 18th April 2011 by Jacqueline McCurry

Reservations awaiting collection are now available on a self-service basis (near the Extended Hours Reading Room).  This means that you will now be able to collect you reserved book (excluding inter-library loans) when the Borrower Services desk is closed. You … Continue reading →

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24-Hour Opening

Posted on 21st March 2011 by Jacqueline McCurry

Overnight opening resumes on Sunday 17th April and continues right up until the end of term. During this period The McClay Library will remain open overnight,  from 12 noon on Sundays through to 1 o’clock on Friday evenings.  Study facilities  will be available from … Continue reading →

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Public Holiday

Posted on 10th March 2011 by Jacqueline McCurry

The University Library will be closed on Thursday 17 March 2011. It will close at 1.00am the night before and reopen at 8.00am on Friday morning.

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BioSciences e-journal database trial

Posted on 2nd March 2011 by wordpress

A trial has been set up for staff and students at Queen’s University Belfast, allowing them to access the BioOne database for a limited period.  BioOne contains the full text of 166 high quality journals, specialising in many fields of … Continue reading →

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