New ebook now in stock at University of York Library

The University Library at York has recently added this ebook to stock:

Rook's textbook of dermatology (8th ed.) / edited by Tony Burns et al.

You can find this book on York's Library Catalogue (click on the link above). You'll need your York e-account details to login and access the full text of the book.

JB Morrell Library (UoY): still having difficulty finding things?

A handy summary for returning students of key changes to the JB Morrell Library over the summer due to the refurbishment is now available at http://uoylibrary.blogspot.com/2011/10/returning-students-summary-of-changes.html.

JB Morrell Library (UoY): fire exits during refurbishment

Guidance about the use of fire exits in the UoY Library is available at http://uoylibrary.blogspot.com/2011/10/fire-exits-in-jbm.html. If you use the building please take time to read before your next visit.

Reference management software

For those interested in using referencing software there is information about:

The availability and/or purchase of Endnote/Reference Manager via UoYork IT at:
http://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/it/software/purchase/  and
http://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/it/software/a-z/endnote/.

Alternatively, Refworks is available via UoHull, see http://www2.hull.ac.uk/acs/lib/our_electronic_library/refworks.aspx for more information.

Postgraduate facilities at UoY Harry Fairhurst Building (aka the Library)

Postgraduate Study Provision in the University Library

As part of the Library refurbishment significant investment has been made in improving study space provision for research postgraduates. Specifically we offer:

Research Study and Lounge
Located on the top floor of the Harry Fairhurst Building the Research Study and Lounge offers a mix of study space exclusively for use by research postgraduates. The area includes relaxed seating and more formal study desks complete with Wifi and power points for charging laptops. Lockers are also available in this area for daily use. To register for a key to access the Research Lounge or to borrow a daily use locker please enquire at Help & Information in the JB Morrell Library.

Individual Postgraduate Studies

From October 2011 the Library is making available nine individual studies on the 1st floor of the JB Morrell Library. These will be let for approx a term at a time, to qualifying research postgraduates. To apply for one of these rooms please send your name, email address, department and year of study to jackie.knowles@york.ac.uk by Friday 21st October 2011. Successful applicants will be contacted with their room allocations during w/b 23rd October and others will be kept on a waiting list. A £5 deposit will be payable on collection of the key.

InterTASC Search Filter resource

If you are interested in using filters in a literature search you may be interested in the work of InterTASC, available at http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/intertasc/. 

"The InterTASC Information Specialists' Sub-Group (ISSG) is the group of information professionals supporting research groups within England and Scotland providing technology assessments to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).


The InterTASC Information Specialists' Sub-Group Search Filter Resource is a collaborative venture to identify, assess and test search filters designed to retrieve research by study design. The Search Filters Resource aims to provide easy access to published and unpublished search filters. It also provides information and guidance on how to critically appraise search filters, study design filters in progress and information on the development and use of search filters. Inclusion of a search filter is not an endorsement of its validity or a recommendation."

JBM first floor book moves - schedule

The refurbishment of the north side of the first floor of the JB Morrell Library is currently ahead of schedule, and the transfer of books onto new shelving will begin this Friday (9th September). While books are in transit, Library staff will offer a retrieval service. Please note that during this work other sections of shelving on the south side of the first floor (including Medicine (Y)) will be rearranged, to make use of the increased space. Access to these collections will, however, be maintained throughout.