What is ‘time to write’? ‘Time to write’ is a virtual writing retreat for PhD students, designed and run in collaboration between Library Services and Organisational Development. ‘Time to write’ is a light touch version of the popular Thesis Boot Camp, which was created by Dr Peta Freestone to help PhD students with their writing. […]
Read More ‘Time to write’: a virtual writing retreat for PhD studentsOpen Days are your chance to explore the place that will become your second home, so it’s fair to say they’re a big deal. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 the library is currently closed, so it’s sadly not possible to visit us in person. But that need not hold you back. With our whistle-stop virtual tour, […]
Read More Open Day: Take a tour of the Loughton LibraryWhat is open access? Open access refers to the free and unrestricted access to literature. In other words, making your research available open access means your research is available online with no extra cost to the reader. Most funders require research outputs to be made available for free to maximise the benefits of the research. […]
Read More New opportunities to publish open accessTake a tour of the Southend Library, The Forum.
Read More Open Day: Take a Tour of our Southend Library, The ForumThe first in what will be a regular series of articles, In the Spotlight shines a light on some of the great services and resources you can access through the library. In the spotlight this week is the Times Higher Education website. Did you know that all University of Essex staff can enjoy unrestricted online […]
Read More In the Spotlight: Times Higher EducationTake a tour of the Albert Sloman Library from the comfort and safety of your own home!
Read More Open Day: take a tour of the Albert Sloman LibraryStruggling to find resources while studying from home? This helpful guide will show you how to browse the library in lockdown.
Read More A crash course in browsing the library onlineWe’re here to help you get the most out of your assessments. Read on to find out what we’re doing to help you succeed… Here at the library, we’re fully focused on helping you master your assessments and reach your true potential. We know that, even in normal times, this can be a hectic […]
Read More Your guide to this year’s assessmentsNigel Cochrane, Assistant Director (Academic & Research Services), Library Services, introduced Professor Susan Oliver, Deputy Dean (Research), as an Essex Special Collections Champion at the inaugural meeting on 30 January 2020. The role is open to academics at Essex and aims to bring together like-minded people from across the University who are prepared to act as ambassadors or advocates for […]
Read More Special Collections is collecting championsThis year we’re refurbishing our iconic paternoster lift, with the aim of bringing it back into service for the start of academic year 2020/21. If you’ve been in the Albert Sloman Library recently, you’ve probably seen the bright new displays in front of the paternoster openings on each floor. You may have also heard the sounds […]
Read More Paternoster Refurbishment: February Progress Report
