Category Archives: Library research support

June ORO downloads – The Pennyland Project

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Chris

This is the first in three posts reviewing top downloads from ORO over the summer months.  For each month the counts offer an opportunity to reflect on a particular function or benefit the repository provides.  June downloads have an interesting … Continue reading →

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ORO ORCID connector

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Chris

We have completed the first stage of our ORO – ORCID connector.  It is now possible to link your ORO profile to your new (or existing ORCID account).  This link has three key benefits: It allows all your publications listed … Continue reading →

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Come and see us tomorrow in Gass Z101

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Isabel Chadwick

As part of our Mobile Library Research Support service, tomorrow (20th July) Chris and I will be in Room Z101 in Gass from 10-12. Please drop by to say hello, try one of our biscuits, find out what the Library Research Support … Continue reading →

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ORDO on tour… on your desktop again!

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Dan Crane

ORDO online drop-in: Monday 3rd July 14:00-14:30 As part of our ORDO on Tour series of events, we have arranged another online drop-in session at 14:00 on Monday 3rd July for any research staff or students who would like to find out … Continue reading →

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Mobile Library Research Support

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Isabel Chadwick

Over the coming weeks we have decided to leave our desks and set up a mobile one-stop-shop for 1:1 support on: Research Data Management Open Access Publishing ORCIDs Open Research Online (ORO) Open Research Data Online (ORDO) Bibliometrics Researcher Profiles/Visibility (e.g. academia.edu … Continue reading →

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Repository Downloads – Open Access, Community and Social Media

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Chris

This is the second post concerning ORO downloads in March and April 2017. The first looked at general characteristics of repository downloads, this one focuses on a single research output in ORO. Mair Lloyd’s PhD thesis Living Latin: Exploring a … Continue reading →

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Repository Downloads – March & April 2017 Edition

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Chris

This edition of the downloads report from ORO forms 2 posts.  In the first I look at the general characteristics of repository downloads and repository web sessions.  In the second I will focus on a single item in ORO and … Continue reading →

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Library advice regarding the responsible use of quantitative research indicators

Posted on May 31, 2017 by David Jenkins

We have written some Library advice regarding the responsible use of quantitative research indicators (the preferred term for metrics/bibliometrics). This outlines our approach to such indicators, representing current good practice and acting as a guide for future activities. We believe that this … Continue reading →

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Finding images and copyright – a learning activity

Posted on May 26, 2017 by David Jenkins

We often get asked about how to find images for academic purposes (e.g. for use in presentations) online and how to navigate associated copyright issues. It is a tricky area but our Finding images and copyright learning activity will help you … Continue reading →

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Web of Science

Posted on May 26, 2017 by David Jenkins

Web of Science is a renowned abstract and citation database. It has wide coverage and facilitates analysis of its content, which can help identify links between past and current research, between collaborators or between funding and research impact, for example. It is well-known … Continue reading →

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