Edinburgh Napier University Library blog. Filled with useful and fun blog articles on using the Library, the University, Edinburgh and many other fun topics.
This session introduces the Campus Libraries and signposts to further support.
We’ll demonstrate how to:
Are you a student or member of staff looking for UK Industry Market Research data? Well the good news is that the Library now subscribes to the research industry database IBISWorld. Covering a wide range of topics from accommodation and food service activities, to construction and transportation, it’s sure to have what you’re looking for!
The database has an easy-to-use and intuitive layout. Each industry report has the same menu options; covering a variety of topics, including industry at a glance, industry performance, operating conditions and key statistics. In addition, you can create your own presentations with access to easily downloadable formats including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF. Whats more there are also new interactive charts allowing you to manipulate the data to work for you!
Interested? Access the database from the link on Keith Walker’s Business School Subject Guide or go to LibrarySearch and navigate to it from the Databases link.
As a starting point I’d suggest going to your profile in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You’ll find FAQs, useful tutorials and a short video to help you make the most of IBISWorld.
Right, I’m off to find information on the chocolate and biscuit production in the UK!
By Cathryn Buckham
Libguides are a fantastic resource for finding information bespoke to your subject area. Our Librarians have spent time creating custom made guides that help you get the most relevant and useful information on your topic.
We currently have 27 different subject guides available with something to help everyone, no matter what you study.
There is a full list of the guides available here: https://libguides.napier.ac.uk/
You can scroll through the full list, or narrow your search by subject or Type.
Alternatively you can click on your Subject Librarian, and find a list of their guides as well as their contact information.
The month of June is Pride Month and here at the Library we “pride” ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming place to visit. We thought it might be interesting to share with you some history about Pride Month and show you some resources for learning more about LGBTQ+ culture.
The reason that Pride occurs in June is because it marks the date of the Stonewall riots in America. This was a significant turning point in LGBTQ+ rights, galvanising movement towards greater equality. The first Pride parade occurred a year later on the anniversary of the riot, and parades around the world have marked the occasion ever since.
Pride Month is a celebration of how far LGBTQ+ rights have come and about bringing attention to work that still needs to be done. It’s also about having a lot of fun and some truly fabulous parades!
If you are an LGBTQ+ student you can join Edinburgh Napier’s LGBTQ+ Society or find out more about the student LGBTQ+ community on the Queer Napier site. Staff can join the University’s thriving LGBTQ+ Network or visit our web pages to learn more about becoming an ally.
The Library has a wealth of books and articles on the subject. From the history of LGBTQ+ rights to current Legal information to keep you informed. Use LibrarySearch to find what you are looking for, or contact us for help with any of your research needs.
Here are some items available through the Library to get you started:
Same-sex, different politics: success and failure in the struggles over gay rights
Lgbt Activism and the Making of Europe A Rainbow Europe
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBT) and the criminal justice system
Happy Pride Month 2021! 🏳🌈🌈🏳🌈
Nature is an incredible resource for maintaining our mental health. Simply being outside and experiencing green spaces has proven beneficial to us. Health Awareness Week 2021 is all about the potent value of nature on our minds. Spending time in nature and connecting with the natural world is a free and positive way to help us live happier lives.
Numerous studies on the subject make connections between experiencing nature and improvements to our psychological health, such as the study Understanding Nature and Its Cognitive Benefits by Kathryn E. Schertz and Marc G. Berman . Being in nature can even help you study. Researchers found that taking micro breaks to view a meadow green rooftop improved student’s attention rates. Read more about it here.
Looking for ideas of what to do and where to visit? The Scottish wildlife trust has many options:
On your own and would like to not only connect with nature but people? There is an Edinburgh meetup group you can join here:
For a detailed guide on how to use nature to thrive, you can read this free PDF from Mentalhealth.org and if you need any help or support, you can find it here.
As staff return to campus and libraries are once more staffed daily, it is going to be possible to provide more face-to-face assistance.
However, throughout lockdown library staff have continued to work behind the scenes. Either from home or on campus, to assist staff and students, keeping many of our essential services running.
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This Organisational system was conceived by Melvil Dewey in 1873 and first published in 1876. It is one of the most widely used in the world.
The DDC as it is shortened to, is used to organise books by subject. Each item is given a shelf mark identifier so it can be located easily. The main subject areas are:
000 Computer science, information, and general work
100 Philosophy and psychology
200 Religion
300 Social sciences
400 Language
500 Science
600 Technology
700 Art and recreation
800 Literature
900 History and geography
The first 3 digits are the main subject area. The numbers after the point give a subsection. After the numbers there are 3 letters to represent the author or editor. For example 941.34 DAI This refers to a book on Edinburgh by David Daiches. Books with the same DDC number are shelved first by their number, then in alphabetic order by author or Editor.
If you want a very fun (and most definitely silly) video on how to find a book, this YouTube video is perfect:
Due to the Pandemic, both new and current students have had to learn to work in exceptional ways. Remote studying from their homes or student halls.
Students have had to face many social challenges, including being unable to experience the usual thriving campus environment. This has resulted in students reporting that they feel a loss of belonging to a campus community.
University societies may be holding online events to enrich your interests and build connections. You can find more information about Edinburgh Napier’s societies by clicking here.
Socialising apps are a great way for freshers to talk with new people
Why not email your professors or lecturers to find out about networking events and professional contacts- they may even need a hand with a project or two!
If you are missing your fitness classes at the gym, or evenings at the cinema… you could join a zoom class or even host a movie night from the sofa of your home!
Get involved in the wider community by volunteering: Napier Volunteering
Develop your skills or career: Napier Careers and Development
By Jemma Lidgard
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At the Library we are always trying to find new ways to improve. To make our resources both more accessible and more relevant to our users. The best way to do this is of course feedback!
You can give us feedback in a variety of different ways, from filling out a feedback slip in the library to tweeting us on Twitter.
We take your feedback very seriously and always try to learn from it. It is one of the many reasons we have been accredited with a CSE Award for Customer Service Excellence.
So if you ever have anything you’d like to say, or ideas on how we can improve, please contact us through any of the following ways:
Email library@napier.ac.uk
@ednaplib on Twitter
@ENULibrary on Instagram
Calling 0131 455 350
Or eventually when it is safe to do so, over the Service Desks at your Campus Library.
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Get Creative!
Stress awareness month is here and as our work, study and life balances are interrupted due to the pandemic, we yearn for a breathing space or some creative vitality in our lives. Here are some tips below on how to get more creative!
Knitting or Sewing
Knitting doesn’t just have to consist of socks and scarves. The repetition of stitches can be a way of calming the mind from the everyday stresses of the pandemic. You could add new embroidered designs to your garments or repair any odd holes or two! This fantastic Box of Broadcasts documentary tells you about the history of knitting and how it has become the people’s craft in Britain
Want to learn how to knit? You can access the online eBook Knitting for Dummies through Librarysearch.
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Scrapbooking
Did you know Scrapbooking first began in the United Kingdom during the 19th Century? All you need is a plain paged scrapbook, journal or book to keep your memories alive! You can add photographs, fabrics, objects, quotes, colours, and materials that you have collected or bring you a sense of comfort. You can find more about the psychological benefits on scrapbooking in the book Creative Nostalgia: Social and Psychological Benefits of Scrapbooking, available through Librarysearch.
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Blogging
Blogging provides a platform for self-expression and to communicate information with others online. Wix and WordPress are free blogging sites where you can begin to share your thoughts, passions, and ideas to a worldwide audience.
Find more information on how to carve your own digital footprint via https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/
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Article by Jemma Lidgard
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