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 […]

Starting your first postgraduate degree, especially if you will be studying at a new university (or even in an entirely new country) can be daunting. There are so many things to sort out: how to find your way around the university, how to navigate your way around the library or libraries you’ll be using, and […]

In July, our resource of the month was an app swap, in which we shared some of our favourite apps for study and research. We also did things a little differently this month — we asked YOU for your own suggestions of useful apps, via Twitter, Instagram, and our comments board in the library. Which […]

Our resource of the month for May was a collection of tools, tips and tricks to help with writing a protocol. You can find them all on Twitter, but we’ve also gathered them here for ease of reference. First up, we recommended having a look around Prospero, the register of protocols. It’s worth being familiar […]