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Check our A-Z databases list – unlock specialised resources

Check our A-Z databases list – unlock specialised resources To prepare for your classes and assessments, having access to specialised resources is crucial. One of the best ways to find these resources is by exploring the library’s A-Z databases list. Here’s why this tool is invaluable and how it can benefit your studies.   Why […]

Check our A-Z databases list – unlock specialised resources

Check our A-Z databases list – unlock specialised resources To prepare for your classes and assessments, having access to specialised resources is crucial. One of the best ways to find these resources is by exploring the library’s A-Z databases list. Here’s why this tool is invaluable and how it can benefit your studies.   Why […]

Spring Dissertation Studies

Spring Dissertation Studies The worst of the winter is behind us, and spring is almost here! That does, however, mean that you will have assignments to do. Your dissertation hand in date is fast approaching, so the library is here to help. There’s lots of information on our web pages which can help with all […]

Sports Science Journals

Sports Science Journals This month, we are giving a special shout-out to the Human Kinetics Journal Package that we have an institutional subscription to. This particular journal package and major publisher provide full-text access to a wide range of peer-reviewed journals, scholarly articles and resources covering relevant fields and subject areas. 27 journal titles altogether […]

From Ancient Scrolls to Digital Archives

From Ancient Scrolls to Digital Archives: Tracing the Evolution of Library Databases and Primary Sources The Importance of Primary Sources In the realm of historical research, primary sources play a vital role in uncovering the truth behind significant events and shaping our understanding of the past. These original documents, artefacts, and eyewitness accounts provide direct […]

Library study skills

Library study skills Now that the new trimester has started and we’ve all woken up from our winter hibernation, we’ve started to notice a lot of students coming into the library to ask us for advice about studying. Some of these are new students who are excited to get started here at Napier, and some […]

Trimester Two

Trimester Two It’s cold, dark, and the Christmas lights are down, which means one thing. January is here. And January means the start of the second trimester two and honestly, we can’t wait.  For some, it means returning from a break, while for others, it means embarking on their journey at Edinburgh Napier. You might […]

Krampusnacht

Krampusnacht If you just can’t get enough of Halloween, then Krampusnacht may be for you! It’s celebrated on 5th December. Taking place the night before the Feast of St. Nicholas (the patron saint of children). Krampus is very different to Saint Nicholas – he’s a devil like creature compared with the saintly Nicholas. Krampusnacht is […]

The 12 Days of Festive Library Resources Part One

The 12 Days of Festive Library Resources Part One Part one To celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of the Festive holiday break we thought we’d share some of our best resources. Below is a list of some of our best: Day One: Librarysearch We have to start with our trusty Library […]

Your subject librarians

ubject librarianYour Subject Librarians Here at the library, we try our best to provide students with the support they need during their studies. Alongside information Assistants who provide support at our library helpdesks, we also have a team of specialised Subject Librarians. They have specialised knowledge in the different schools and subjects at Napier, and […]

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