University of Bath: Library News

Springer ebooks update: 2017

Posted on 27/10/2017 by David :-)

Our ebook collections have been further enhanced with thousands of new ebooks from the following Springer collections.

Additional 2017 titles will be released and become available up until the end of the year. We have also added Chemistry and Materials ebooks from 2000-2004, to give a full run from 2000 to present.

By combining these latest ebooks with our existing Springer content, this gives us access to over 62,000 high quality scholarly ebook titles and over 48,000 protocols. Follow the links below to search across the subject specific collections or search for pre-2017 titles by keyword on our Library catalogue:

Architecture & Design: 2005-08
Behavioral Sciences: 1949-2015
Behavioral Science and Psychology: 1949-2017
Biomedical & Life Sciences: 2005-16
Business & Economics: 2015
Business & Management: 2016-17
Chemistry & Materials Science: 2000-17
Computer Science (including LNCS*): 2005-17
Economics & Finance: 2016-17
Energy: 2013-17
Engineering: 2005-17
Mathematics & Statistics: 1950-2016
Physics & Astronomy: 2005-16
Springer Protocols: 1980-2017

*Lecture Notes in Computer Science – we have access to the full content: 1973-2017!

springer 2017 books

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New e-Resources | WYWA 2017

Posted on 23/10/2017 by David :-)

Engineering & Design

Frontfile e-book collections acquired:
– IEEE-Wiley 2017
– Springer Chemistry & Materials 2017 plus 2000-2004 backfile
– Springer Energy 2017 & Engineering 2017
New e-journal subscriptions:
– Nature Reviews Materials
– Nature Energy
– Physical Review Applied
IMechE conference proceedings & journal archive
(18 titles)

Sciences

e-Journal backfile packages acquired:
1) Wiley Chemical Societies (includes Annalen der Chemie, Chemische Berichte)
2) Adis journals backfile collection (Springer) : Pharmacy titles including Drugs and Clinical Pharmacokinetics
19 Individual e-journal backfiles acquired – search our Library catalogue by title see image to the right

Humanities & Social Sciences

Taylor & Francis collection ‘Sociology & Related Disciplines’
(includes 26 journal titles)
Thomson Reuters Emerging Sources Citation Index backfile (added to Web of Science database) – adds records from 7,500 additional journal titles for the years 2005-14
Oxford Handbooks Online 2017:
Business and Management; Economics and Finance; and Political Science
Springer e-books:
Business & Management plus Economics & Finance 2017

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While You Were Away – Space & Power

Posted on 16/10/2017 by David :-)

More study space… and e-journals

We’ve removed rows of print journals which we now purchase electronically, freeing up space across the floors to improve our study areas
We’ve increased our e-journals again, from c. 21,000 to 24,000 titles
We’ve updated study areas across the library and added 50 additional study seats
The SALC has moved from Level 5. In its place we’ve created a new, refurbished, individual silent study zone
We’ve refurbished and updated: the quiet study room at the back of Level 3; the group work room at the front of Level 4; and our new permanent study room on the East of Level 4

Let there be light… and power!

We’ve added double power sockets and USB charging points to 60 desks at the front of level 4,
We’ve new LED lighting on Level 3 – it’s brighter and more energy efficient!
We’ve installed new blinds at the front of the Library, cutting glare across the PC areas

Enter the Language Learning Zone

The new Language Learning Zone (formerly Self Access Language Centre) launched in September. It’s on Level 3, just by the North staircase
The associated Language collections – books and multimedia – are now on the open shelves on Level 3, next to our Literature journals
Language DVDs are by the Issue Desk on Level 2

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ResearchGate – pressure from publishers to remove full text of articles

Posted on 13/10/2017 by Kara

What to do if you receive a takedown notice from ResearchGate.

Periodically, major publishers stir themselves to take action against academic social sharing platforms, rallying against the use of copyrighted full text documents. Last time this happened, takedown notices were sent to authors warning them of legal repercussions if they didn’t remove their work from the site. As it’s happening again, this time with ResearchGate we thought it would be a good idea to provide a list of actions you should take if you are sent a takedown notice:

If you are asked to take a copy of your work down, do so immediately. If you are unsure how, contact ResearchGate for assistance. If you do not have a backup copy, remember to download one before you do so.
Look at the file you had uploaded. Is it the Final Published Version as it appears on the publisher’s website? If so, does it have a Creative Commons Licence? You may be legally allowed to upload the work to ResearchGate. Query this with whoever sent you the takedown notice. If it does not have a Creative Commons Licence then you probably have uploaded an infringing version.
Look up the journal in Sherpa Romeo. This will tell you:
1. Which online platforms you are allowed to upload to (personal website, institutional repository, academic social sharing site etc.)
2. Which version you are allowed to upload (Usually your authors’ accepted manuscript)
3. How long has to pass before you can upload a copy. (aka the Embargo Period)
If you have a version you can upload legally then upload that one to ResearchGate instead.
Alternatively, upload your Authors’ Accepted Manuscript to Pure.
If you did step 5, make a Word document that contains a reference and a link to the file in our repository and save it as a PDF. Upload this to ResearchGate so everyone who looks for your work there gets a handy link to our professionally managed research repository.

ResearchGate does provide a useful service that many academics have told us helps to extend their professional networks and offers opportunity for collaboration. If this is where your network is strong, thenyou should take advantage of this opportunity, but remember that there may be restrictions on disseminating your work. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch via openaccess at bath.ac.uk you’d like more details or discussion.

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Library card required to enter Library from 10 October

Posted on 09/10/2017 by Chris Roberts

From 10 October, the gates at the Library entrance will be secured. This means that everyone who wishes to enter the Library will need to present their current library card at the turnstiles to enter.

Library staff will be working during the day to help new members of the University enter through the gates with their card.

The gates are secured throughout the semester and it is expected that everyone who wants to enter the Library to make use of resources or services based in the building will use their card for access at all times.

The Library Issue Desk can provide replacements for lost and damaged cards between 9am and 445pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that there is a £5 charge for replacing a lost library card.

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While You Were Away 2017

Posted on 09/10/2017 by David :-)

Important new services

Sharp multi-function devices (copy, print and scan) and credit top-up machines have replaced the older Canon devices as part of the Campus-wide Print Services upgrade
New ‘Library Lists’ – we’re piloting new reading list management software with some Science and Engineering Departments. Library lists will be available through Moodle, and link directly to Library catalogue records and full text materials

Making the most of the Library

Following successful introduction of auto-renewals, we’ve extended the maximum number of books and other items you can borrow, from 20 to 30!
We’ve upgraded our digital signage, with new screens on all subject floors. Keep an eye out for service alerts and announcements e.g. Library training in the DoctoralSkills programme

Saving you time and money

To make sure you can always make the most of the Library, we’ve made it cheaper to replace lost or damaged Library cards – now £5 instead of £8
Don’t forget our new book drop service – return your books to The Virgil Building, and we’ll bring them back to the Library for you

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Celebrate World Architecture Day 2017

Posted on 02/10/2017 by David :-)

Monday 2 Oct 2017 is World Architecture Day!

This is an event for architects around the world organised by The International Union of Architects (UIA). This year’s theme is “Climate Change Action!”

garden The UIA supports the initiatives from the 015 International Climate Change Agreement and this is another opportunity to demonstrate the importance that architecture and urban design can have in lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

If you are inspired by Green Architecture the Library has lots of physical and electronic resources on this subject, for example:

Garden city mega city : rethinking cities for the age of global warming by Patrick Bingham-Hall (Library Level 3, shelfmark 720.47 BIN
Green Building Guideb ook for Sustainable Architecture by Michael Bauer, et al. (Online)
The Green H ouse: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture by Alanna Stang, et al. (Online)
Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods by Avi Friedman (Online)
Green Architecture by James Wines (Library Level 3, shelfmark: 720.47 WIN)
Ten shades of green: architecture and the natural world by Peter Buchanan (Library Level 3, shelfmark: 720.47 BUC)

Feedback on these resources or recommendations of other resources are welcome.

Contact your Subject Librarian, David Stacey

To celebrate a year of architecture related blogging you can read some of our best posts here.

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Access to the Financial Times

Posted on 13/09/2017 by Helen Rhodes, Management Librarian

Easy access to online FT articles is provided through the Library Catalogue.

Example: To find the article from 04/08/17 “Carney warns Brexit uncertainty is choking business investment”, paste this into the Library Catalogue to find a quick link to the full-text.

To find FT articles written in the last 30 days you can either read the print newspaper in the Library or use our subscription to FT.com.

You’ll find more information about access to a range of print and online newspapers on the Library website.

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