The NDLTD offers theses and dissertations electronically in full-text and abstract form, dating back to 1900. The collection is mainly U.S. focussed, though there is some representation from the U.K.
The Electronic Theses Online System (EtHOS) is an equivalent U.K. initiative, set to launch with the 2008 academic year.
Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations July 23, 2008
Europa Film Treasures July 22, 2008
‘Europa Film Treasures’ is an online archive of classic ‘vintage’ films from across Europe.
The 50 digitised films can be viewed online and they date from 1895 to the 1970s. Film institutes across Europe have provided material. The website is being expanded, with teaching aids scheduled to be developed in the near future.
An Opinion on Scientific Communication July 21, 2008
This blog post, by a librarian at the Public Library of Science, offers some insightful comments on the nature of scientific communication and its interaction with the media.
Redecoration of Level 2 at Central Library July 14, 2008
The Library is pleased to announce the immediate redecoration of level 2 in the Central Library. Work includes both the repainting of all walls and complete recarpeting.
Work begins on Monday 14 July. It is anticipated that the refit will take 3 to 4 weeks. While this redecoration project takes place, level 2 will be closed to all library users. A regular fetching service from the collection on level 2 will be in operation and access to all other floors will continue as normal.
We apologise for this inconvenience, but hope the much improved study environment will be appreciated. If you have any further queries or need help accessing any of our resources please contact us at: library@imperial.ac.uk
See here for information on the fetching service: Level 2 book fetching service
New Haldane Collection Material for July July 2, 2008
Our latest purchases for the Haldane Collection.
Wiley-Blackwell Journals Merge July 1, 2008
All journal titles previously provided by Blackwell have been moved to Wiley to create the new Wiley-Blackwell journals collection.
There have been a few minor transition issues with the merge of these journals, if you are having any problems accessing any of the Wiley-Blackwell titles please contact e-resourceshelp@imperial.ac.uk
