You might have noticed a change in the library’s reception area: we now have a self-service kiosk. You can use the kiosk to borrow, return, or renew your books — no need to wait in a queue at the enquiry desk! The kiosk is very straightforward to use — simply scan your card (or log […]

The University of Cambridge now has trial access to JoVe, including all the different collections in JoVE Journal and JoVE Science Education. JoVE is resource providing video demonstrations with protocols in the physical and life sciences. Access the trial on campus via https://www.jove.com/. This link should also work for NHS members of the Medical Library […]

Our resource of the month for January was a series of tools and tips to increase your skills and confidence as reflective practitioners. We started off by highlighting some of the most common reflective models: Gibbs and Kolb. And here is Kolb's. pic.twitter.com/a4Ydci7I4X — Cambridge Medical Library (@cam_med_lib) January 8, 2019 We also recommended some […]

Are you a postgraduate student researching a STEM subject? Are you interested in learning more about tools that can help you research more efficiently and effectively? Then the upcoming STEM Graduates showcase is for you! On Thursday, 31st January, Eleanor and Veronica will be joining colleagues from other STEM libraries to introduce you to a […]

We are very pleased to announce that we have developed a new Medical Library training course which focuses on reflective practice. Although it is aimed at NHS staff, all are very welcome to attend. Being a reflective practitioner is an important skill to have, but it doesn’t always come naturally. It’s an essential requirement for […]

Our resource of the month for October was reference management software. With so many new postgraduate students starting courses at this time of the year, we wanted to make sure everyone started with as much preparation as possible — and using tools to keep track of your references and cite them correctly is a really […]

Are you a postgraduate student researching a STEM subject? Are you interested in learning more about tools that can help you research more efficiently and effectively? Then the upcoming STEM Graduates showcase is for you! On Wednesday, 21st November, Eleanor and Veronica will be joining colleagues from other STEM libraries to introduce you to a […]

Say goodbye to paywalls, confusing publisher websites, or logins that don’t work when you’re trying to access full-text articles. Lean Library is a browser extension for University of Cambridge staff and students that delivers full-text articles to you from wherever you’re searching: Google, iDiscover, Pubmed, or any other database or search engine. It works with […]