Finals are getting closer and the Library will be open with extended hours to support students.
As the tradition goes, hot beverages and snacks will be offered at the Welcome Desk.
Good luck with Finals to all the students!
04/13/2017
Livia Piotto
No Subjects
The celebrated novel by Colson Whitehead, The Underground Railroad, has won the Pulitzer Prize 2017 for fiction.
After winning the National Book Award last fall, Whitehead receives another important recognition for his novel.
For the first time in over 20 years a work receives both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize.
You can find The Underground Railroad in the library collection, and more information about international literary prizes can be found in the online library guide.
04/12/2017
Livia Piotto
No Subjects
On Friday April 14 the Library will be open from 8:00 am to 12:45 pm.
From Saturday April 15 to Monday April 17 the Library will be closed along with the University for the Easter holidays.
Regular opening hours will resume on Tuesday, April 18.
Happy Easter!
04/04/2017
Livia Piotto
No Subjects
We are happy to announce that the trial for the following resources has been extended to April 21, 2017:
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Entertainment ID is a library of media statistics bringing you all the professional numbers that tell the story of the impact of music and film on society and culture.
Entertainment ID brings together two important data sets in a single platform:
Film ID and Music ID.
Entertainment ID brings together two important data sets in a single platform:
Film ID and Music ID.
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Film ID is an innovative way to analyse the film industry. This unique online tool provides access to vital data previously unavailable to students and researchers. It allows users to discover new insights and unlock a deeper understanding of film as a reflection of culture and society. 1,000 rankings each week since 2000 for the US, 1994 for the UK. The sales rankings tell the story of the impact of film on society and cultures. Bring the precision of STM research techniques to the humanities with Film ID.
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Music ID is a growing repository of historical and current data from Billboard, GfK Entertainment and many more reporting agencies from over 30 countries around the world. Sales data drives the rankings. Rankings tell the story of the impact of music on society and cultures.
Entertainment Industry Data brings together Film Industry Data and Music Industry Data in a single platform. The data sets can be combined, enabling researchers to compare music and films across decades and countries.
Film Industry Data: Nielsen data is at the core of the offering, and similar data from other countries will be added on a regular basis.
Music Industry Data: Data from over thirty countries is presented from the earliest inception date - in the case of the USA and UK back to the mid 1950s. The data in the platform can be used to create comparisons across countries, artists, and time.
Do you need help from the Reference Librarians during the extended hours?
Make an appointment with them and don't be disappointed!
During the Extended Hours all the Library Staff will work in shifts to keep the Library open until 2am. Also the Reference Librarians' shifts might change and if you need to ask for help, make sure you set up an appointment with them when they are available.
Appointments can be booked online at http://johncabot.libcal.com/appointments/
For quick help, you can always find a librarian at the Welcome Desk!