Google Web Search is the most popular search engine at the moment by some margin and it is certainly excellent at finding everyday information reliably and quickly. What few people notice is that, under the hood, Google Web Search is …
We no longer subscribe directly to the Architects’ Journal. We still have access to the Architects’ Journal in its entirety through the Construction Information Service (CIS). How to access the Architects’ Journal through the Construction Information Service (CIS) First, log …
Google Scholar is not Google Web search Most people who search Google Scholar assume that it is a cut-down version of Google Web search that shows only academic content. In fact, Google Scholar is an entirely separate database with a …
The end of term often arrives with an unexpected suddenness that catches many a person unprepared. Particularly if you are leaving Portsmouth over the holidays, going home for Christmas or seeing the sights over the festive season, it can be …
Before you go: my top 5 tips for maximum holiday enjoyment! Read more »
We would like to reassure everyone that the Library will remain open and offering nearly the full range of services under ‘Plan B’ Covid-19 restrictions announced by the Government. The in-person duty librarian service is temporarily suspended. You can chat …
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Finding images online can be challenging. While we have excellent image databases comprising many thousands of images licensed for you to reuse and adapt, sometimes you just want to search the web for inspiring images that match the colours of …
Is there anything frustrating you about the library service? Ways you can see that we could serve you better? New services or facilities you would like to see introduced? We love to listen to client opinions and feedback and always …
In these socially distanced times, library support can feel more of a virtual support service but you can still safely meet library staff face to face, albeit with a large screen and a face mask each between you, in the …
For fans of Bullet Journaling (see our Library Guide on the subject) we’re coming to the end of the year: a good time to review both the twelve months just passed and your process(es) for journaling. Whether you use your …
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The following is a list of new ebooks received by the Library during November 2021 ordered by title. More complete details, as well as listings from previous months, are available on our website’s New Books page in the form of downloadable Excel …
