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Publishing open access: why and how

Publishing open access: why and how Open access (OA) publishing is more than making research freely available online. Most OA articles use Creative Commons licenses, which allow anyone to read, reuse, and share work, as long as proper attribution is given. Read on to learn more about making the most of ENU deals with journal […]

Open access in practice

Open access in practice It is the Open Access Week, a perfect time to have a closer look at what open access is in practice, how we can benefit from it and what Edinburgh Napier does to support open research. What is open access and why is it important? Open access means research is published […]

Returning Items and Summer Opening Hours

Returning Items and Summer Opening Hours   Are you a student with us who is graduating or leaving the university this summer? We hope you have enjoyed your time with us, and gotten the best out of our library resources and services as well. You may still have some books or a laptop on loan […]

Merchiston Library: Changes to access during Summer 2026 

Merchiston Library: Changes to access during Summer 2026    During Trimester 3 (Summer 2026), essential building works will take place in Merchiston Library.  These works mean access to library spaces, and resources will be limited over the summer.    We also expect noise and disruption throughout. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will provide further updates as the works progress. From Monday 18 May to Friday 4 September […]

Edinburgh Napier University Open Days

Edinburgh Napier University Open Days   Commencing tomorrow is our first Edinburgh Napier University Open Day of the year for any potential students wishing to join us for 2026 (and maybe even beyond that)! Open Days are a wonderful opportunity to explore different university campuses, speak to academics and staff about course options as well […]

International Day of Universal Access to Information

International Day of Universal Access to Information Universal access to information is not only recognised as possessing great significance worldwide, but is also viewed as a fundamental right protected by many constitutions across the globe. Access to information encourages transparency, democracy and progression. It also allows the public to hold public authorities and constituencies to […]

Library: Eresources and Accessibility

Library: Eresources and Accessibility Library: Eresources and Accessibility. We have a wide range of online resources at the library, ranging from ebooks, journals, databases, and subject guides. In fact, we have over 330,000 ebooks and over 220 online databases. More and more libraries and their resources are entering the digital sphere. With that, these resources […]

Share & Discover: The ENU Research Repository Explained

Share & Discover: The ENU Research Repository Explained   An institutional repository is an online platform where a university collects and shares its research. Think of it as a digital home for the work created by staff and students. It helps make research more visible, keeps it safe in the long term, and allows others […]

The 12 Days of Festive Library Resources Part Two

The 12 Days of Festive Library Resources Part Two Part Two Here is part two of our Festive Library Resources List. Day 7: Libguides Libguides are subject guides created by our Librarians. They help you to find the right information for your area of study and provide you with links to appropriate resources. You can […]

Digital Library Skills Programme

Digital Library Skills Programme Digital Library Skills Programme 2025/26 October 2025  Develop your Library skills with our Digital Library Skills Programme, running throughout the 2025/26 academic year. These sessions are open to all University staff and students.  What’s on offer The programme includes a range of standalone sessions, some tailored to specific Schools. Sessions are […]

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