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Jisc Next Generation Open Access (OA) programme
In March 2025, the UK higher education sector, in collaboration with Jisc entered negotiations with 5 publishers, Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Wiley and Sage. The aim of the negotiations is to secure agreements that are fair, equitable and that address the evolving needs of UK universities and the research community.
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eTextbooks: why we are moving away from the 1:1 model
It has been four years since three UK academic librarians, frustrated by the high prices, poor availability and restrictive licensing models for eBooks, launched the #eBookSOS campaign. You can read more abour our response to this campaign in our 2020 blog eTextbooks: what’s all the fuss about? The campaign published an Open Letter, calling on…
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UniSkills Focus On: MLA International Bibliography with Full-Text
Welcome to our latest Focus On blog post and today we are looking at MLA International Bibliography with Full-Text.
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UniSkills Focus On: MedicinesComplete
Welcome to another instalment of the UniSkills Focus On blog, where we will be taking a look at a resource that we have recently started subscribing to, MedicinesComplete.
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UniSkills Focus On: Business Source Complete
It’s been a busy 2024 already and we hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about confirmation bias and developing your critical thinking skills in January, as well as exploring Crede and Oxford Reference resources in February. This month we are reviewing Business Source Complete, so keep reading to learn more about what this interesting resource has…
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UniSkills Focus On: Nursing Times CPD Zone
As the term races forward, we’ve reached the final instalment of our monthly UniSkills Focus On… blog series for 2023. This month we are exploring Nursing Times CPD Zone.
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UniSkills Focus On: SPORTDiscus
Welcome to the latest instalment of your UniSkills Focus On… blog, where this month we take a look at SPORTDiscus.
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Sage Research Methods and Datasets: Master quantitative and qualitative data analysis with step-by-step guides and sample data
Sage Research Methods provides guidance on the skills and methodology required at all levels of research, providing material to guide users through each step of the research process. From writing your research question and choosing a method, to analysing data, writing up and publishing the findings. Resources include a methods map, books, reference works, journal…
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UniSkills Focus On: PsycArticles and PsycInfo
Welcome back to our UniSkills Focus On… blog series, where each month we explore a new resource or support that can give your studies a boost! This month we will be looking at PsycArticles and PsycInfo.
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UniSkills Focus On: eResources Accessibility
This month your UniSkills Focus On… blog is exploring accessibility features of the eResources that you use in your studies.