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The Library for New Staff

The Library for New Staff Hello and welcome to all of our new (and long-standing) staff members here at Edinburgh Napier University! We would like to introduce you to as well as familiarise you with the facilities, resources and services which our three campus libraries have to offer you, and how we can help and […]

World Art Day in Scotland

World Art Day in Scotland Art does more than decorate walls. It influences how we feel. It inspires us and makes us rethink our views on the world. Art is magic, it is politics, it is hope in the darkness. We have made it since the beginning of time, and we continue to create it […]

Library Exam Support 2026

Library Exam Support 2026 We say this every year, that honestly, we need a better introduction, but hey, it’s always true. The days are getting longer, the skies a little bit brighter, and the hint that Summer is on its way is in the air. But alongside the seasonal shift comes a familiar reality: exams […]

World Poetry Day 2026

World Poetry Day 2026 World Poetry Day takes place annually on the 21st of March and was first established and adopted by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in the year 1999. This was finalised during the 30th General Conference, which they held in Paris during that year, with the fundamental goal being […]

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 […]

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