The library currently has a trial to the Daily Mail on-line archive. This UK national newspaper can be viewed in full digital facsimile form, including advertisements, news stories and images from 1896 to 2004.
You can access the archive here
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/cdfiles/trialdailymail
The trial period ends on the 5th of September, 2013
Please tell us what you think of this database by using our feedback form
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Box of Broadcasts (BoB)
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Box of Broadcasts (BoB) is an off-air recording and media archive service. It allows you to record TV and radio programmes scheduled to be broadcast over the next seven days as well as retrieving programmes from the last seven days from a selected list of recorded channels. In addition, you can watch programmes from the archive, create clips, and compile your favourite shows into playlists.
Access
Access is available through the above link or from A-Z database list, by connecting to the BoB website. You will be prompted to log in to MUSE as necessary.
Support
If you experience any difficulties in using this eResource please call the Library HelpDesk on extension 27200 or email library@sheffield.ac.uk.
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Nexis News Service Trial
Nexis is an online service for business research. You can search over 35,000 international sources as well as view the latest news and market reports. Features include:
- Company, demographic, and country information
- Basic level and advanced search functions
- A variety of newspaper archives from the last 30 years
Access
Use the right-hand link to connect to this trial, and please tell us what you think of this database by using our feedback form.
Before accessing the database, you will be asked to read and accept the terms and conditions.
Please note, trial e-resources can only be accessed on-campus.
Monday, 17 June 2013
Assemblage
The latest issue of Assemblage, the Department of Archaeology's own peer reviewed journal, is now available to view. The journal is run by postgraduates in the department and features contributions from doctoral students and early career researchers to established academic staff. You can access it through Starplus
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Upgrades to Library Systems in June
The Library will be upgrading many of its back-office systems between 14th and 21st June. Whilst we aim to keep disruption to a minimum during this transition period, certain Library services will be affected. We aim to have services in operation by Friday 21 June.
We'll be posting regular updates on the library system transition webpages, on this blog, and via our Twitter feed.
From Friday 14th June, certain features of StarPlus will be temporarily unavailable:
- Online Renewals: If you wish to renew books during the transition period, please email us at library@sheffield.ac.uk, call the Library Helpdesk 0114 222-7200, or visit an information desk at any library site.
- Requests: It will not be possible to place requests via StarPlus but if you wish to request a book please go to any of the Library desks and fill in a reservation card. We will make your request as soon as the new systems are in place.
- myResource lists service will continue to be available, however links to StarPlus may be affected.
The processing of interlibrary requests will be delayed during the transition period, but we will process all requests as soon as possible. If you have any interlibrary loan items on loan to you and you are likely to be away from The University please return these before you leave.
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Faculty of Arts Trip to Boston Spa 22 May
We arrived shortly after 10am and collected our reader passes and locker keys. You are only allowed to take a pencil and notebook into the reading room, so we had to leave our bags in the lockers. Some people had brought their laptops, which can be done by pre-arrangement.
When we went into the lovely peaceful reading room there were our piles of pre-ordered books and journals waiting for us. It is also possible to order more items on the day but they only go down 3-4 times to collect other items, so this needs to be kept in mind when you plan your trip.You can pre-order up to 16 items by checking the British Library catalogue:
You need to pick items with a "Document Supply" shelfmark - other material may be in London at St. Pancras.
We worked through until 12.30 when most of us went off to the nearby restaurant and had lasagne, chips and garlic bread for £1.75!!! There were vegetarian options too. They also did puddings with custard, sandwiches, biscuits, cold and hot drinks. My coffee was only 75p. What a bargain! There is a card system for paying for lunch. Everyone was most impressed with the catering. You could pop in and out for drinks etc. but the smokers had a short walk to a nearby smoking shelter!
We all finished our research day and handed our books back just before 4pm as the reading room was closing and got back on the bus. We were back in Sheffield for 5.30pm. All in all an excellent experience and everyone enjoyed it- especially the peace and tranquillity and opportunity to concentrate away from email and interruptions.
Did you know that the Library runs a free minibus trip once per month - on the first Tuesday of the month? You can book onto it and pre-order your readings through the Library. For more information see our page here:
It is also possible to visit the British Library at Boston Spa under your own steam. If you have a car you can drive to Wetherby. Perhaps you could team up with some other researchers and share driving and petrol costs. If you need to use public transport you can get there by going to Leeds on the train from Sheffield and there is a local bus from Leeds to the British Library at Boston Spa. For more information on visiting the Boston Spa Reading Room have a look at the British Library webpages here:
We hope after this more researchers in the Faculty of Arts will use the Library minibus service.
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Information skills sessions running this week
Wednesday 15th 12:10-12:30: Bite-size in the IC: 'Five quick tips for a better grade'.
Making information work for you: come along to this session for some top tips on finding the best information for your needs and using it wisely.
Be a Sheffield Graduate: be information literate.
No need to book, just turn up- Collaboratory 2.
Friday 17th 12-1: 'Searching for Researching' at 301 Student Skills and Development Centre
Are you an UG researching for the first time? Book here to find out how to get the best information for your needs- where to search, how to search and what to do with the information you find.
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