On trial: Ottoman Turkish Discovery Portal
Thanks to a request from staff in History, the Library currently has trial access to Muteferriqa: Ottoman Turkish Discovery Portal. …Continue reading →
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How to interpret a reference for a book or journal article
One of the most important things you will need to know how to do when starting out at university is …Continue reading →
Read moreManaging Collections: Edinburgh College of Art
One of our largest and most complex collections is that of the Edinburgh College of Art (hereafter named ECA). Transferred …Continue reading →
Read moreHighlights of the OneHealth Project
This spring the short but broad digitisation project, OneHealth, reached its end. The OneHealth project was focused on early animal …Continue reading →
Read moreTheir Finest Hour shortlisted for ISG Recognition Awards
We’re delighted that Their Finest Hour has been shortlisted for two ISG Recognition Awards. The project team have been shortlisted for the ISG in the Community Award for outstanding contributions to ISG and commitment to the University’s values. In a…
Read moreALT-C 2024: Speculative Re-imaginings
The last ALT-C I attended was when it was hosted here in at The University of Edinburgh in the impressive McEwan Hall in 2019, just before the world changed. So it felt appropriate that the opening Keynote by Chris Friend (Keane University, USA) ‘Human…
Read moreHighlights from the 2024-25 Digital Research programme at the University of Edinburgh
This is a guest blog from Dr Eleni Kotoula, Lead Digital Research Facilitator, Digital Research Services Researchers at the University …Continue reading →
Read more5 things: getting the best out of your library
Welcome, and welcome back, to all students starting the new academic year this week! Whether you are one of the …Continue reading →
Read moreA Murder in the Archives
It began as a simple cataloguing exercise. I noticed that a significant document in University of Edinburgh’s history had no …Continue reading →
Read moreHow to Design a Brick Mosaic
Looking back at all my different Lego mosaics, I offer insights into the design process and provide full instructions for a variety of budgets. These digital and physical artworks have been used as open-education resources (OERs) for both personal and professional projects.
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