Posts in "The Sir Duncan Rice Library"

Is this the beginning of the end for the era of excessive profiteering by publishers?

2023 has been a year of unrest at many commercial journals run by major publishers. Does this signal the start of a pushback against high publishing charges and are some of the alternative (non-profit)…

AI, AI, AI… it seems to be the hot topic we’re all talking about, right? But what do we really know? What are the burning questions and concerns you'd like to discuss so you feel enabled to use generative artificial intelligence? What do you want to know about machine learning…

Disability History Month (DHM) starts today! Running from 16th November-16th December, this national campaign highlights the struggles in society for equality and inclusion; and works to educate, celebrate success and inspire people for the future. The University has organised a series of events, talks and activities across the month…

Taylor Library has gone through drastic transformations over the decades. The last refurbishment, which happened in the middle of the 1990s, resulted in a major extension: the library doubled in size, taking the ground and the first floor of Block D. New shelving space and extra 196 study places were…

Logging into Primo

When using the Library for the first time, we recommend you begin searching for resources using our Discovery tool Primo. This acts as a gateway to our Collections, and through it you will be able to access resources from your Reading Lists, find…

Are you just starting your degree? Getting stuck into your research? Writing up your PhD?

Wherever you are on your postgraduate research journey, we have a skills workshop for you. Our tailored programme of courses takes you from the foundations of effective literature searching through to managing your references and…

All this week, the University is hosting a series of brilliant fairs and events promoting and highlighting the inspiring ways that you can maintain and sustain positive mental and physical health. If you fancy entering the competition, taking up a new hobby, or want to find out more about the…

The Student Learning Service has workshops, drop-in sessions, and study advice available to all students.

Drop-in study advice sessions in SDRL room 506 every Tuesday from 12.15 to 1.45. Ask any questions about your study skills. No booking needed!

For online drop-in sessions and workshops, use the course booking site.

When studying online or off-campus while at University, rest assured that you can still access help and support should you need it. There are a range of services available to help you make the most of your time with the University of Aberdeen. 

Online Support from the Library 

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