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Introduction to SAGE Research Methods

This is a recording of an online presentation, delivered on 20th March 2024. The session was presented by Claudia Paicu (SAGE Training & Engagement Specialist). This session provides an…

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Introduction to Discovery Day – Dr Linden Bicket

Dr Linden Bicket welcomes you to join us for our 2024 Discovery Day taking place on 11 June.

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The Bryce Miniature Qur'an and its travel across the globe (RB.S.4656)

Dr Mira Xenia focuses on a miniature Qur’an executed in golden ink and housed in a metal locket, now held in the Heritage Collections of the University of Edinburgh. This Qur’an may…

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The provenance of the Edinburgh Fragment of Rashīd al-Dīn's Jāmiʿ al-tawārīkh (Or MS 20)

Dr Lucy Deacon explores the history of the substantial fragment of Jāmiʿ al-tawārīkh, by Rashīd al-Dīn (vizier to the Ilkhanids), held by the University of Edinburgh's Heritage Collections (Or…

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Images of the Prophet Muhammad in Rashīd al-Dīn's Jāmiʿ al-tawārīkh (Or MS 20)

Rashid al-Din’s Jami‘ al-Tawarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) is considered the first universal history ever written. Edinburgh University's Heritage Collections preserves an…

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Our digital collections - Introduction to the Library for University staff

Discover the wealth of the Library's digital collections and key tools to access them, including DiscoverEd, Google Scholar and Library Subject Guides. Part 3 of Introduction to the Library for…

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Our campus libraries - Introduction to the Library for University Staff

An overview of campus libraries and key services available to staff and students, including borrowing, printing and equipment loans. Part 2 of Introduction to the Library for University Staff.

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Welcome - Introduction to the Library for University staff

Welcome and learning objectives for Introduction to the Library for University Staff

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Vice Principal update video 8th December 2023

Vice Principal update video 8th December 2023

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Introduction to Web of Science (Library Bitesize)

Recorded: 09 Nov 2023. Slides available in Attachments Presenter: Fiona Brown This short webinar introduces using the Web of Science to find peer-reviewed academic literature for assignments and…

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Decolonising your dissertation exploring new critical and practical approaches to your library research (Dissertation and Thesis Festival)

This session will help you to think about how libraries have historically organised and acquired information and critically apply that knowledge to your information research choices. We’ll also…

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Exploring Archives of Sexuality & Gender (Dissertation and Thesis Festival)

The Archives of Sexuality and Gender is one of the largest digital collections of primary source documents relating to the history and study of sex, sexuality, and gender. The series presents LGBTQ…

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Ordinary Opinions: Mass Observation from WW2 to 2000s (Dissertation and Thesis Festival)

Founded in the late 1930s and running to this day, Mass Observation Archive is an extraordinary resource on the ordinary: it maps the thoughts and feelings of adults across the UK through surveys,…

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Using the National Library of Scotland for your Dissertation or Thesis

In this Dissertation and Thesis Festival session learn how to use the National Library of Scotland (www.nls.uk) and how their world-class collections can benefit your dissertation or thesis research.…

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ProQuest resources for Race and Decolonial Studies (Dissertation and Thesis Festival)

Ali Nazari-Nouri, Customer Education Trainer from ProQuest, part of Clarivate, delivers a presentation that demonstrates how you can effectively and efficiently search the ProQuest and Alexander…

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How to use the Library: A beginner's guide

This session is a beginner's guide to the library resources, services and facilities. This is a recording of a live session on 19 September 2023 for students in the School of Social and…

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