Please note that there may be intermittent interruptions in service to Cambridge Journals Online on Sunday, December 21st, and Monday, December 22nd, from 8 pm until 9 pm BST each day, due to CJO server maintenance.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Replacement of Lighting in West Smithfield Medical Library
Work to replace the lights on the ground floor and gallery in the West Smithfield Medical Library, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, will start from week beginning Monday 8th December 2008. The work will take 6-8 weeks and it is currently expected to be completed around the end of January.
The project will involve rewiring and the replacement of all light fittings, so there will be periods of noise, disruption and reduced access to parts of the library. There may also be short-notice closures in January when the 3 large central light fittings are taken down. Library staff will do their best to minimise inconvenience to those using that library during this period and will advertise any necessary closures as soon as these are known.
The project is being undertaken under the aegis of Barts and the London NHS Trust, who are responsible for the West Smithfield Library building. The current lighting system in the library has been in place for many years and is now at the end of its useful life. The new lighting provision will provide a better work and study environment for all as well as improving energy efficiency.
Marie Montague
Acting Medical Librarian
m.b.montague@qmul.ac.uk
The project will involve rewiring and the replacement of all light fittings, so there will be periods of noise, disruption and reduced access to parts of the library. There may also be short-notice closures in January when the 3 large central light fittings are taken down. Library staff will do their best to minimise inconvenience to those using that library during this period and will advertise any necessary closures as soon as these are known.
The project is being undertaken under the aegis of Barts and the London NHS Trust, who are responsible for the West Smithfield Library building. The current lighting system in the library has been in place for many years and is now at the end of its useful life. The new lighting provision will provide a better work and study environment for all as well as improving energy efficiency.
Marie Montague
Acting Medical Librarian
m.b.montague@qmul.ac.uk
Friday, December 5, 2008
Hive aka Level One closures next week
Friday, September 26, 2008
E-version of the Encyclopedia of Islam
The Encyclopedia of Islam is published by Brill and is a searchable version of the 2nd edition of the 12 volume print version, which we have in the arts and social science reference collection. It will also be available from MetaLib.
We have a year's subscription as a result of a grant from the Westfield Trust.
We have a year's subscription as a result of a grant from the Westfield Trust.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Online access to complete Mary Ann Liebert e-journals collection
The Library has arranged online access to the complete collection on Mary Ann Liebert e-journals for the remainder of 2008, in addition to ongoing subscriptions to the Liebert titles Tissue Engineering (as of 2008 published in three parts) and AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. This collection covers subject areas such as biotechnology, biomedical research/life sciences, clinical medicine and surgery, alternative and complementary medicine, law, philanthropy, environmental science and sustainability. Please note that these titles are available off-campus via the University's proxy server, and therefore must be accessed via the Library's A-Z list of e-journals off-campus in order for proxying to work.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Whitechapel closes early 2pm Monday
Friday, July 11, 2008
Library system upgrade - Wednesday July 16th
The library system will be upgraded on Wednesday July 16th, and this will affect access both to the catalogue and to some lending services. We will do our utmost to resume normal service as quickly as possible, but you should assume unexpected breaks in service on this and the following day.
This upgrade gives us an opportunity to tidy up the catalogue and introduce a number of changes. These include:
(1) A clearer, less cluttered Search Page. All extraneous information has been moved to linked pages.
(2) Location and browse links added to single record location/availability displays (NB for Main Library only for the time being). Location will open library floor plan pop-ups which should aid users in locating material; while if all copies are on loan browse will display a shelflist of material at the same location as alternatives should all copies of a title be out on loan.
(3) "Try Also" MetaLib and SFX searches: this will carry over your search to MetaLib [Quick]Search or the SFX a/z ejournal titles list.
We apologize for any inconvenience the upgrade process may cause and will endeavour to keep downtime to a minimum.
This upgrade gives us an opportunity to tidy up the catalogue and introduce a number of changes. These include:
(1) A clearer, less cluttered Search Page. All extraneous information has been moved to linked pages.
(2) Location and browse links added to single record location/availability displays (NB for Main Library only for the time being). Location will open library floor plan pop-ups which should aid users in locating material; while if all copies are on loan browse will display a shelflist of material at the same location as alternatives should all copies of a title be out on loan.
(3) "Try Also" MetaLib and SFX searches: this will carry over your search to MetaLib [Quick]Search or the SFX a/z ejournal titles list.
We apologize for any inconvenience the upgrade process may cause and will endeavour to keep downtime to a minimum.
Friday, June 20, 2008
New Archives Webpages
The Archives webpages have now been expanded to include guides, leaflets and collection descriptions. Information about how to order photocopies and scans of archival material is also available. Discover a treasure trove of previously unseen historic material: http://www.library.qmul.ac.uk/archive
Monday, June 2, 2008
From 11th June, Main Library Issue Counter will open at 10.30am each Wednesday
Starting next week, until the end of the vacation, the Main Library will be opening its doors as usual at 9.00am on Wednesday mornings, but the issue counter will open at 10:30am. This is to enable us to do some staff training.
Books can be borrowed using the self issue machine and books can be returned in the book drop during this time.
Your feed-back on problems you might encounter would be useful for future planning.
Books can be borrowed using the self issue machine and books can be returned in the book drop during this time.
Your feed-back on problems you might encounter would be useful for future planning.
Friday, May 23, 2008
26th May - Spring Bank Holiday
The Main Library will remain open for QM users only throughout Bank Holiday Monday, but this will be for reference and self-service only. The Short Loan Collection will not be available. No visitors will be admitted on Bank Holiday Monday.
Whitechapel Library will be open with basic services between 9am and 5pm.
West Smithfield Library will be closed.
Whitechapel Library will be open with basic services between 9am and 5pm.
West Smithfield Library will be closed.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Medical and Dental Libraries Loan Period Survey
We want your opinions about the length of time you should be able to keep the books you borrow from the Medical and Dental Libraries, and about related issues like renewals, reservations and their effects on overall book availability. We also have a few changes in mind and value your views on those too.
The survey is not intended to influence policy about loan periods applied at the Main Library.
It is very short and will only take 5 minutes of your time.
>> Start the survey <<
If you find the current loan periods do not meet your requirements - here is your opportunity to do something about them.
If you have any difficulties accessing the survey please contact Jacquie Thomas
The survey is not intended to influence policy about loan periods applied at the Main Library.
It is very short and will only take 5 minutes of your time.
>> Start the survey <<
If you find the current loan periods do not meet your requirements - here is your opportunity to do something about them.
If you have any difficulties accessing the survey please contact Jacquie Thomas
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Library services on bank holiday (5th May)
The Main Library and Whitechapel Library will be open throughout May Day Bank Holiday, with Counter services available from 9am-5pm.
QMUL users (staff, students, alumni & NHS) and University of London staff and students will be admitted with appropriate ID.
West Smithfield Library will not open on Bank Holiday (but will be open at other scheduled times during the weekend).
QMUL users (staff, students, alumni & NHS) and University of London staff and students will be admitted with appropriate ID.
West Smithfield Library will not open on Bank Holiday (but will be open at other scheduled times during the weekend).
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
West Smithfield opening on Saturday afternoons
From Saturday 3rd May West Smithfield Library reading room will begin opening on Saturday afternoons, 2-7pm during Medical School term time. A basic counter service will be available. Basement group study and computer rooms will be open 24hrs as normal.
From 19th April Whitechapel Library will be open longer hours
New term time opening hours for Whitechapel Medical library are as follows:
Monday–Thursday
8.40am – midnight (Counter service 9am–10pm)
Friday
8.40am – 8pm (Counter service 9am – 8pm)
Saturday
10am – 7pm (Counter service 10am – 5pm)
Sunday
2pm – 9pm (Counter service 2pm – 7pm)
We hope you benefit from these extended hours. Feedback is welcome.
Monday–Thursday
8.40am – midnight (Counter service 9am–10pm)
Friday
8.40am – 8pm (Counter service 9am – 8pm)
Saturday
10am – 7pm (Counter service 10am – 5pm)
Sunday
2pm – 9pm (Counter service 2pm – 7pm)
We hope you benefit from these extended hours. Feedback is welcome.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Women at Queen Mary Online: A Virtual Exhibition
A new online exhibition which explores the significant role of
women in higher education through the decades is being
launched at Queen Mary, University of London.
Women at Queen Mary Online: A Virtual Exhibition,
celebrates the role that women have played throughout the
history of the four institutions which make up the College
today.The online exhibition includes several virtual tours and
is structured around a number of themes, including the four
colleges which underpin the College (Queen Mary and
Westfield Colleges, and St Barts and The London Schools of
Medicine and Dentistry); a history of QM women from 1850
until the present day; women of achievement and women´s
voices, including dramatised archival material and interviews.
The Virtual Exhibition includes material from last year´s
public exhibition and much more, including early photographs
of women students and teachers, alumnae memorabilia and
the stories of QM women from across disciplines throughout
the College´s history. The `Women´s Voices´ virtual tour
includes more than 60 audio clips which provide a fascinating
insight into the lives of women from different generations
and communities entering higher education for the first time
from the 1850s onwards.
The Women at Queen Mary public exhibition was on display at
the College from October to December 2007, and a
roundtable discussion of graduates from each decade since
the 1930s opened the exhibition on 4 October. Dr Colette
Bowe, Queen Mary alumna and Chairman of the College
Council, commented on the colossal change in the condition
of women that has taken place in the last century. Reflecting
on the roundtable event, Dr Bowe said: "one of the oldest
participants, who went to university in the 1930s, commented
that she was very lucky to go. That became a key point for
me. I was a student at Queen Mary in the 1960s and my
generation felt completely entitled to be at university. This
made me reflect on the gigantic social change that took place
in only 30 years."
A recording of the roundtable discussion, chaired by Professor
Lisa Jardine, is available on the Virtual Exhibition, as are
clips from interviews with Dr Bowe and others. The sound
clips include the voices of successful QM women from the
1930s until the present day, including Professor Maud
Godward, an avid motorcar driver who studied Botany at East
London College, just before it was renamed Queen Mary
College; Dr Dorothy Russell, the first woman to be appointed
Chair of Morbid Anatomy at The London Hospital Medical
College; Dr Elizabeth Blackwell, who trained at Barts in 1850
and was the first fully-qualified woman doctor of medicine;
and Principal Constance Maynard, the first head of Westfield
College who played a central role in the establishment of the
first residential women´s college in London.
Visit the Women at Queen Mary Virtual Exhibition and learn
more about the fascinating history of women at QM:
www.women.qmul.ac.uk
women in higher education through the decades is being
launched at Queen Mary, University of London.
Women at Queen Mary Online: A Virtual Exhibition,
celebrates the role that women have played throughout the
history of the four institutions which make up the College
today.The online exhibition includes several virtual tours and
is structured around a number of themes, including the four
colleges which underpin the College (Queen Mary and
Westfield Colleges, and St Barts and The London Schools of
Medicine and Dentistry); a history of QM women from 1850
until the present day; women of achievement and women´s
voices, including dramatised archival material and interviews.
The Virtual Exhibition includes material from last year´s
public exhibition and much more, including early photographs
of women students and teachers, alumnae memorabilia and
the stories of QM women from across disciplines throughout
the College´s history. The `Women´s Voices´ virtual tour
includes more than 60 audio clips which provide a fascinating
insight into the lives of women from different generations
and communities entering higher education for the first time
from the 1850s onwards.
The Women at Queen Mary public exhibition was on display at
the College from October to December 2007, and a
roundtable discussion of graduates from each decade since
the 1930s opened the exhibition on 4 October. Dr Colette
Bowe, Queen Mary alumna and Chairman of the College
Council, commented on the colossal change in the condition
of women that has taken place in the last century. Reflecting
on the roundtable event, Dr Bowe said: "one of the oldest
participants, who went to university in the 1930s, commented
that she was very lucky to go. That became a key point for
me. I was a student at Queen Mary in the 1960s and my
generation felt completely entitled to be at university. This
made me reflect on the gigantic social change that took place
in only 30 years."
A recording of the roundtable discussion, chaired by Professor
Lisa Jardine, is available on the Virtual Exhibition, as are
clips from interviews with Dr Bowe and others. The sound
clips include the voices of successful QM women from the
1930s until the present day, including Professor Maud
Godward, an avid motorcar driver who studied Botany at East
London College, just before it was renamed Queen Mary
College; Dr Dorothy Russell, the first woman to be appointed
Chair of Morbid Anatomy at The London Hospital Medical
College; Dr Elizabeth Blackwell, who trained at Barts in 1850
and was the first fully-qualified woman doctor of medicine;
and Principal Constance Maynard, the first head of Westfield
College who played a central role in the establishment of the
first residential women´s college in London.
Visit the Women at Queen Mary Virtual Exhibition and learn
more about the fascinating history of women at QM:
www.women.qmul.ac.uk
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Library survey: Wii value your opinion!
Sorry, survey is now closed.
Sorry, yet another survey!! This one will be open from March 6th to April 6th and top prize in the prize draw will win you a Nintendo Wii.
Whether you use QM Library by coming through our doors or from a distance, it is important that we understand your perceptions and expectations as we plan for the future of QM Library. So please, take the 10-15 minutes necessary to complete the web survey. Your opinion does count!
If you choose, you can enter a prize draw by keying in your email address at the end of the survey form. The 1st email drawn once the survey closes will receive a Nintendo Wii, while four other prize winners will each receive Amazon tokens.
If you have any difficulty in accessing the survey or any questions
please contact libsurvey@qmul.ac.uk
Many thanks for helping us with this important project.
Sorry, yet another survey!! This one will be open from March 6th to April 6th and top prize in the prize draw will win you a Nintendo Wii.
Whether you use QM Library by coming through our doors or from a distance, it is important that we understand your perceptions and expectations as we plan for the future of QM Library. So please, take the 10-15 minutes necessary to complete the web survey. Your opinion does count!
If you choose, you can enter a prize draw by keying in your email address at the end of the survey form. The 1st email drawn once the survey closes will receive a Nintendo Wii, while four other prize winners will each receive Amazon tokens.
If you have any difficulty in accessing the survey or any questions
please contact libsurvey@qmul.ac.uk
Many thanks for helping us with this important project.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Library opens 24-7 from 3rd March to May 30th
From TODAY Monday 3rd March 2008 the Main Library (at Mile End) will be open 24 hours a day 7 days a week until Friday May 30th 2008, after which standard term-time hours will be resumed. There will be one break to this pattern over the 4 day Easter weekend [Friday March 21st to Monday March 24th], when the Main Library will close at midnight Thursday 20th March and re-open on Tuesday 25th March at 9am.
All users will need to show current and valid QMUL ID to gain access. More details are available from the Library web site.
Having listened to your feedback after the pilot of last year we have extended 24 hour opening to 7 days a week, and will be providing extra cleaning, putting more hours into re-shelving and installing vending machines in the Library foyer.
Your feedback (to j.m.hayles@qmul.ac.uk) on how things are going would be most welcome throughout the 13 week period.
All users will need to show current and valid QMUL ID to gain access. More details are available from the Library web site.
Having listened to your feedback after the pilot of last year we have extended 24 hour opening to 7 days a week, and will be providing extra cleaning, putting more hours into re-shelving and installing vending machines in the Library foyer.
Your feedback (to j.m.hayles@qmul.ac.uk) on how things are going would be most welcome throughout the 13 week period.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
E-books week taking place Monday 11th February through to Friday 15th February 2008
QM Library Services are highlighting e-books that have been purchased for student and staff use. We currently have e-books for Business and Management, Dentistry, Economics, Engineering, Geography, History, Medicine, Politics and Reference books such as dictionaries.
Look out for the posters and pick up book marks from the library counters. Contact your subject librarian for more information about books in your subject area.
Any questions about ebooks in general? Please contact Marie Montague
Monday, February 11, 2008
New Intersite Return Service for One Week and Ordinary Loans
From Monday February 11th you can return any One Week or Ordinary Loan to any QMUL library, and it will be returned to the library which you borrowed it from. Loans returned in this way will be cleared from your record at the time when you hand them in, and any fines due may be paid at any library.
Please note that it will not always be possible to have loans reissued at other libraries after the maximum renewal limit has been reached, as a result of local differences in loan policies.
Friday, February 1, 2008
E-BOOK SURVEY - win amazon vouchers
Participate in the national ebook survey and enter a draw for Amazon vouchers!
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slais/research/ciber/observatory/students/
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slais/research/ciber/observatory/faculty/
EndNote Web and the Web of Knowledge upgrades on Sunday
Thomson Scientific will be upgrading EndNote Web and the Web of Knowledge on Sunday, February 3rd, 2008. The EndNote Web upgrade will commence at 12:00 a.m. EST. - 5.00 a.m. GMT. and Web of Knowledge at 9:00 a.m. EST. - 2.00 p.m. GMT. There will be brief disruptions to access on services throughout the day. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Further to recent announcements at ISI Web of Knowledge news.
If you require assistance or any additional information regarding the service, please contact the Mimas, ISI Web of Knowledge helpdesk at : wok@mimas.ac.uk we will be happy to help.
Further to recent announcements at ISI Web of Knowledge news.
If you require assistance or any additional information regarding the service, please contact the Mimas, ISI Web of Knowledge helpdesk at : wok@mimas.ac.uk we will be happy to help.
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