8th Week: Free Bodleian iSkills Workshops

A photo of a laptop open with the iSkills logo on the screenBodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

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Workshops taking place in 8th Week:

Research metrics and citation analysis tools: Part 1 what makes a journal a “top” journal? (Mon 12th June, 11:00-12:30)
In this session we will cover how to locate and interpret journal level metrics such as the Journal Impact Factor (JIF). We will examine the tools you can use to locate journal level metrics, such as Journal Citation Reports and Scopus Sources. We will also consider the uses, limitations and pitfalls inherent in these metrics and how they can be used responsibly. By the end of the session you will be familiar with: the main journal metrics; using Journal Citation Reports and CiteScore Journal Metrics to find journal impact factors; using Essential Science Indicators to find top research by articles, authors, institutions, countries and journals; and the issues and recommendations for using citation analysis to measure impact.
Who is this session for? Postgraduate students, researchers, academics, research support staff.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).

Open Scholarship: Logistics of Open Scholarship (Mon 12th June, 14:30-16:00)
The second in a duo of courses (attendees should attend the Fundamentals course prior to Logistics) that will cover the logistics of researching, publishing, and locating open scholarship resources and tools at the University of Oxford. Subjects include: what is the Oxford University Research Archive; depositing work into ORA via Symplectic Elements; depositing data into ORA-data; applying for one of Oxford’s APC block grants; registering or connecting your ORCID; how to be included in the rights retention pilot; and locating and checking funder policies.
Who is this session for? Researchers, other academic staff, administrative staff, library staff, all Oxford students including post-graduate, and members of the OUH Trust.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Open Scholarship: Foundations of Copyright for Researchers (Tues 13th June, 15:00-16:00)
This workshop will cover the basics of copyright as they apply to researchers at the University of Oxford. It will explain the different types of copyright work that are used or generated in research and the rights and responsibilities for researchers and academic authors in an age of increasingly open scholarship. We will discuss the practical implications of copyright law on the publication process, as well as the production and sharing of research data. We will also cover ownership of copyright, author agreements with publishers and the benefits of signing up to the University of Oxford rights retention pilot.
Who is this session for? Academics, researchers and postgraduate research students.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Research metrics and citation analysis tools: Part 2 article and researcher metrics (Thurs 15th June, 14:30-16:00)
In this session we will examine article and researcher level metrics. We will discuss how citation counting can help identify influential papers in particular fields and how altmetrics provide a different perspective on research output. Using tools such as Web of Science, Google Scholar and Scopus you will learn how to calculate a researcher h-index. The session will also allow you to appreciate the limitations of different metrics and the importance of their cautious interpretation.
Who is this session for? Postgraduate students, researchers, academics, research support staff.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).

7th Week: Free Bodleian iSkills Workshops

A photo of a laptop open with the iSkills logo on the screenBodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

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Workshops taking place in 7th Week:

Research metrics and citation analysis tools: Part 1 what makes a journal a “top” journal? (Tues 6th June, 11:00-12:30)
In this session we will cover how to locate and interpret journal level metrics such as the Journal Impact Factor (JIF). We will examine the tools you can use to locate journal level metrics, such as Journal Citation Reports and Scopus Sources. We will also consider the uses, limitations and pitfalls inherent in these metrics and how they can be used responsibly. By the end of the session you will be familiar with: the main journal metrics; using Journal Citation Reports and CiteScore Journal Metrics to find journal impact factors; using Essential Science Indicators to find top research by articles, authors, institutions, countries and journals; and the issues and recommendations for using citation analysis to measure impact.
Who is this session for? Postgraduate students, researchers, academics, research support staff.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).

Archives and modern papers for Social Sciences and History (Tues 6th June, 11:00-12:30)
The Bodleian Libraries Weston Library has a wealth of resources covering almost all aspects of modern British society and culture. This session will introduce key finding aids and get you started with the research skills needed to make the most of these resources. Subjects to be covered include: identifying relevant material in Oxford and elsewhere; considerations when working with archival material; types of archives and modern papers; and how to find out more.
Who is this session for? Students, researchers and other Bodleian Libraries readers.
Format: Classroom-based (Weston Library).

Sources for U.S. History (Tues 6th June, 14:00-15:30)
An online introduction to primary sources for the study of American history, from the colonial period to the 20th century. The session will provide an overview of the different kinds of information sources (early printed books, newspapers, databases and official records), and guidance on locating material for research. Collections highlighted include physical materials available in Oxford, Bodleian databases and other online resources.
Who is this session for? Students, researchers, and anyone else interested in the subject.

Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Working with sensitive research data (Weds 7th June, 10:00-12:00)
A workshop outlining some of the key principles to bear in mind when working with sensitive or restricted research, whether collected yourself or obtained from a third-party source such as an NHS trust or Biobank data. Issues of confidentiality, informed consent, cybersecurity and data management will be covered. Examples of scenarios or concerns drawn from the research of participants are particularly welcome. The role of support services at Oxford will also be outlined and in particular the role of the Bodleian Data Librarian who will lead the session. Follow up consultations with the Data librarian or other subject consultants are also offered.
Who is this session for? All DPhil students and research staff in the Sciences and Medical Sciences.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).

Open Scholarship: Playing in the open: Getting familiar with Creative Commons licences (Weds 7th June, 14:00-15:30)
Create content for your teaching or research with greater confidence by attending our session on Creative Commons (CC) licences. Learn how they work, how they interact with copyright and how to use them to best effect. The session will make special reference to images but is applicable to all media, including written works. The workshop is classroom-based. In this playful, interactive face-to-face session we will cover: what Creative Commons Licences are; where to find Creative Commons material; how to apply Creative Commons to your own work; how to reuse Creative Commons materials; and we’ll finish the session with a Creative Commons card game.
Who is this session for? Anyone interested in using and sharing Creative Commons/Open Access materials.
Format: Classroom-based (Clarendon Building).

Keeping up to date with research (Weds 7th June, 14:00-15:30)
An online introduction to using alerts to keep up to date with new research and save you time. A combination of presenter-led instruction and the opportunity for participants to set up email alerts to receive notifications for publications in their field of research. The workshop will cover: how email alerts can help you; setting up alerts on your favourite databases and other platforms for new content in your field; and managing your alerts.
Who is this session for? Postgraduates, researchers, academics and anyone interested in the topic.
Format: 
Online using Microsoft Teams.

Explore Virtual Reality and 3D Printing (Thurs 8th June, 17:00-18:30)
Did you know that the Radcliffe Science Library offers a 3D printing service and lends virtual reality (VR) headsets? This session will introduce you to the exciting possibilities offered by these technologies for studying and research. By the end of the session you will: know how to access the library’s 3D printing and VR lending services; understand some of the scientific applications that VR and 3D printing has been put to in Oxford; and be aware of some of the resources you can use to develop your own 3D printing designs and VR projects. The session will include demonstrations of the library owned VR headsets and there will be the opportunity to try a headset for yourself.
Who is this session for? Any undergraduate student in the sciences.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).

6th Week: Free Bodleian iSkills Workshops

A photo of a laptop open with the iSkills logo on the screenBodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

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Workshops taking place in 6th Week:

Overton walkthrough for Oxford University (Tues 30th May, 11:00-12:00)
Overton is the world’s largest database of policy documents, indexing over 7 million policy documents from around the world and making them full-text searchable. During this workshop, participants will become familiar with Overton’s data and the three main search modes available in the platform. We will cover how to use Overton to see where research is cited in policy, where people are mentioned in policy and how to use Overton as a grey literature search tool.
Who is this session for? Students, researchers and anyone else interested in accessing the Overton database.

Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Referencing: EndNote (Introduction to) (Weds 31st May, 10:00-12:00)
EndNote 20 is a desktop-based reference management tool for Windows and Mac users, which helps you build libraries of references and insert them into your Word document as in-text citations or footnotes and automatically generate bibliographies. The workshop will cover: what EndNote can do for you; adding references to EndNote from a range of sources; managing your references in an EndNote library; adding in-text citations and/or footnotes to your essays and papers; and creating bibliographies.
Who is this session for?
 Oxford students, researchers and other staff.
Format: 
Online using Microsoft Teams.

Referencing: Zotero (Weds 31st May, 14:00-15:00)
Zotero is a reference management tool that helps you build libraries of references and add citations and bibliographies to word processed documents using your chosen citation style. This online introduction covers the main features of Zotero. The Learning outcomes for this session are to: add references to Zotero; edit and organise your references in Zotero; add in-text citations and/or footnotes to your papers; and create bibliographies.
Who is this session for? Oxford students, researchers and other staff.
Format: 
Online using Microsoft Teams.

Referencing: RefWorks (Thurs 1st June, 14:00-15:30)
RefWorks is a web-based reference management tool for Windows and Macs which helps you to collect and manage references and insert them into your Word document as in-text citations or footnotes and generate bibliographies. Topics covered in the online session include: understanding RefWorks and what it can do for you; adding references to RefWorks from a range of sources; managing your references; adding in-text citations and/or footnotes to your papers; creating bibliographies; and where to get help with RefWorks.
Who is this session for? Oxford students, researchers and other staff.
Format: 
Online using Microsoft Teams.

 

4th Week: Free Bodleian iSkills Workshops

A photo of a laptop open with the iSkills logo on the screenBodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

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Workshops taking place in 3rd Week:

General presentation on the UN Archives Geneva Platform (League of Nations Archives) (16th May, 10:00-11:00)
This presentation given by staff from the Geneva Archives provides an overview on the archive categories and how they can be consulted, the history of the UN Archives Geneva and its mandate, and a description of the structure of the archives. It also focuses on the outreach activities, the LONTAD digitization project and gives an introduction on how to use the UN Archives Geneva Platform. At the end of the session you will understand: the UN Archives Geneva: mission and functions; the five archives’ categories and their accessibility; the archives’ organization; and the UN Archives Geneva platform.
Who is this session for? Students, researchers, and anyone else interested in the subject.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Scholarly literature for your research (16th May, 10:30-12:30)
A practical introduction to searching for scholarly materials to support your research, covering a range of tools for finding books, journal articles, conference papers, theses and more. In this session we will cover how to: run effective literature searches; find books and other scholarly items in Oxford Libraries; search for journal articles; search for theses and dissertations from the University of Oxford and around the world; and search for conference papers.
Who is this session for? Postgraduate students, researchers and academics.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Open Scholarship: Fundamentals of Open Access (16th May, 10:30-12:00)
Are you baffled by open, confused by embargoes? Does the mention of the colour gold or green catapult you into a realm of perplexed irritation? Come to this session, where we’ll break down open access and all its many jargon terms, confusing publishing structures and hint at the advantages you can reap by publishing open. You will learn: what is open access? key terms – Gold, Green, Article Processing Charges; where to get more information and help; where to look for open access material; and useful tools to assist you in publishing open access.
Who is this session for? Researchers, other academic staff, administrative staff, library staff, all Oxford students including post-graduate, and members of the OUH Trust.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Discovering archives at the Bodleian Libraries (16th May, 12:00-13:00)
This classroom-based session will introduce you to the key catalogues and finding aids for post-1500 archives and manuscripts at the Bodleian Libraries. In particular the session will focus on Bodleian Archives and Manuscripts, the new online catalogue for post-1500 archives and manuscripts. The session will also briefly introduce some of the major UK online gateways for discovering archives. The topics covered include: how to use the Bodleian Archives and Manuscripts online catalogue; how to use the Bodleian Libraries’ Summary Catalogue of Western Manuscripts; other printed archive catalogues in the Bodleian Libraries; and national archive gateways.
Who is this session for? Postgraduates, researchers, academics and anyone interested in the topic.
Format: Classroom-based (Weston Library).

Referencing: RefWorks (18th May, 9:30-12:30)
RefWorks is a web-based reference management tool for Windows and Macs which helps you to collect and manage references and insert them into your Word document as in-text citations or footnotes and generate bibliographies. Topics that the session includes are: understanding RefWorks and what it can do for you; adding references to RefWorks from a range of sources; managing your references; adding in-text citations and/or footnotes to your papers; creating bibliographies; and where to get help with RefWorks.
Who is this session for? 
Oxford students, researchers and other staff plus Oxford alumni.
Format: Classroom-based (Thames Suite, IT Services)

Getting started in Oxford Libraries (18th May, 11:30-12:30)
An introduction to getting started in Oxford libraries. This workshop will feature demonstrations and hands-on activities on how to use SOLO, the University’s resource discovery tool. We will search for a range of material and show you how to get hold of what you want to read. We will cover: which Oxford Libraries you can use, and which meet your needs; how to search SOLO to find printed and online books, journals and other materials; how to place holds on books that are out, make stack requests and renew books online; and how to use the Scan & Deliver service.
Who is this session for? All Oxford Library users.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Newspapers and other online news sources from the 17th-21st centuries (18th May, 14:00-15:30)
Newspapers are a valuable resource for researching not only news but also many other aspects of political, economic, social and cultural life. In this online session we will introduce key online sources of news and how to make best use of them. The focus will be on historical and contemporary newspapers from the 17th century across most countries of the world. After the session participants will understand: the value of newspapers in research; the difficulties of using newspapers in research and effective search techniques, and will be able to use a range of sources for searching and reading.
Who is this session for? Students, researchers, and anyone else interested in the subject.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Referencing: Zotero (19th May, 9:30-12:30)
Zotero is a reference management tool that helps you build libraries of references and add citations and bibliographies to word processed documents using your chosen citation style. The learning outcomes for this classroom-based session are to: create a Zotero library and add references to it; edit and organise references in your Zotero library; add in-text citations and/or footnotes to your word-processed document; create bibliographies; understand how to sync your Zotero library across multiple computers; and understand how to share your Zotero library of references.
Who is this session for? Students, researchers and staff needing to manage references and create bibliographies.
Format: Classroom-based (Thames Suite, IT Services).

2nd Week: Free Bodleian iSkills Workshops

A photo of a laptop open with the iSkills logo on the screenBodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

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Workshops taking place in 2nd Week:

Scholarly literature for your research (Tues 2nd May, 13:30-16:30)
A practical introduction to searching for scholarly materials to support your research, covering a range of tools for finding books, journal articles, conference papers, theses and more. In this face-to-face session we will cover how to: run effective literature searches; find books and other scholarly items in Oxford Libraries; search for journal articles; search for theses and dissertations from the University of Oxford and around the world; and search for conference papers.
Who is this session for? Postgraduate students, researchers and academics.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library). 

Getting started in Oxford Libraries (Weds 3rd May, 14:00-15:00)
An introduction to getting started in Oxford libraries. This workshop will feature demonstrations and hands-on activities on how to use SOLO, the University’s resource discovery tool. We will search for a range of material and show you how to get hold of what you want to read.
We will cover: which Oxford Libraries you can use, and which meet your needs; how to search SOLO to find printed and online books, journals and other materials; how to place holds on books that are out, make stack requests and renew books online; and how to use the Scan & Deliver service.
Who is this session for? All Oxford Library users.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library). 

Choosing and using software for referencing (Fri 5th May, 9:30-12:30)
This introductory session gives an overview of how reference management works, explores the advantages and disadvantages of a range of software packages and gives you the opportunity to try out three different packages (RefWorks, EndNote and Zotero) so that you can work out which one is best for you. At the end of the session you will: understand how reference management works; understand the advantages and disadvantages of a range of reference management packages; add, edit and organise references using a number of different tools; add references to documents and create bibliographies using a number of different tools; and make an informed decision about which reference management package works best for you.
Who is this session for? Postgraduate students, researchers and university staff.
Format: Classroom-based (Thames Suite, IT Services). 

LGBT+ History Month at the SSL – Subject Recommendations

For February, we’ve put up a book display to celebrate LGBT+ History Month. It features selections from our subject librarians, as well as recommendations from readers in previous years. This will be the first of a series of blog posts highlighting aspects of our book display. This post covers the recommendations made for specific subjects at the SSL!

Development with a Body: Sexuality, Human Rights and Development

The cover of Development with a Body, featuring a pink background with abstracted images of two people overlaid with brown skin, and red and blue clothing.

For Forced Migration, African and Commonwealth Sarah Rhodes has suggested: Development with a Body: Sexuality, Human Rights and Development (eds. Cornwall, Corrêa & Jolly). Sarah Rhodes has said:

‘The shift towards a rights-based approach to development has brought the human rights dimensions of sexuality into clearer view, and consequently the need to address discriminatory laws and violations of the human rights of those whose sexual identity and practices diverge from dominant sexual orders/norms.

This book offers compelling insights into contemporary challenges and transformative possibilities of the struggle for sexual rights. As Arit Oku-Egbas, (African Regional Sexuality Resource Centre, Nigeria) highlights: ‘’We used to talk about development with a human face. We should be talking about development with a body’

An e-book is available at: https://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/primo-explore/search?query=any,contains,development%20with%20a%20body&tab=local&search_scope=LSCOP_ALL&sortby=rank&vid=SOLO&facet=frbrgroupid,include,239740091&lang=en_US&offset=0

 

Russian Homophobia from Stalin to SochiThe Cover for Russian Homophobia, featuing a red background with a red and black image of Stalin's face, split by a rainbow pattern over which the title is displayed.

For Russian and Eastern-European Studies, the SSL recommends Russian Homophobia from Stalin to Sochi, by Dan Healey.

Professor Dan Healey is both a pioneering researcher of Soviet and Russian homosexuality, and a retired member of Oxford’s own History Faculty. In Russian Homophobia from Stalin to Sochi he explores the Stalinist roots of contemporary Russian homophobia, through a series of case studies.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has accorded a new relevance to Healey’s work: homophobia is key to the Putin administration’s justification of its war.

An e-book is available at https://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=oxfaleph021828375&context=L&vid=SOLO&lang=en_US&search_scope=LSCOP_ALL&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&isFrbr=true&tab=local&query=any,contains,dan%20healey%20russian%20homophobia&sortby=rank&facet=frbrgroupid,include,374131911&offset=0

 

Samoan Queer Lives

The Cover of Samoan Queer Lives, featuring a photograph of several fa`afafine in white dresses, with tiaras, sashes, and bouquets.

In the field of Anthropology, Helen Worrell recommends Samoan Queer Lives by Dan Taulapapa McMullin and Shigeyuki Kihara. Helen says:

‘This volume examines the unique lives of Samoan people who are ‘fa`afafine’ – broadly understood as persons who are of part of the LGBTIQA+ community.  As Kihara notes in her introduction, the book offers a counterpoint to the western centric and colonialist study of Samoan culture (often conducted by anthropologists) by giving fa`afafine the space to tell their own stories.’

‘This book, the first of its kind, is edited and written by fa`afafine. Here fa`afafine share their stories in their own words.  Featuring 14 autobiographical stories from fa`afafine and LGBTIQA+ Samoans based in Sāmoa, Amerika Sāmoa, Australia, Aotearoa NZ, Hawai`i and USA.

Samoan Queer Lives can be found on the book display. Its shelfmark is DU813.KIH 2018

 

When States Come Out: Europe’s Sexual Minorities and the Politics of VisibilityThe cover of When States Come Out, featuing a painting of various disconnected bodies, faces and hands. A fist with a gold beaded bracelet on the wrist is raised in the foreground.

Jo Gardner (Politics and International Relations Subject Consultant) has selected When States Come Out: Europe’s Sexual Minorities and the Politics of Visibility by Philip Ayoub.

‘This innovative book breaks new ground in the study of human rights, international relations, social movements, and identity politics. Phillip Ayoub provides a deep and rigorous multi-method analysis of a critical issue at the frontiers of the struggle for human dignity.’ Alison Brysk (Mellichamp Professor of Global   Governance, University of California)

‘This is an important contribution not only to the literature on LGBT politics, but also to that on comparative social movements and the politics of social change more broadly.’ Robert Singh (Birkbeck, University of London)

The e-book is available here: https://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=oxfaleph001342024&context=L&vid=SOLO&lang=en_US&search_scope=LSCOP_ALL&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&isFrbr=true&tab=local&query=any,contains,When%20States%20Come%20Out:%20Europe%E2%80%99s%20Sexual%20Minorities%20and%20the%20Politics%20of%20Visibility%20%20Philip%20Ayoub&sortby=rank&facet=frbrgroupid,include,433731689&offset=0

 

Gender Diversity, Recognition and Citizenship: Towards a Politics of Difference

The Cover of Gender Diversity, Recognition and Citizenship, featuring a photograph froma parade, where a person walking away from the camera is almost entirely obscured by a peacock-style feather tail, only their calves and heeled shoes are visible beneath.

Jo also suggested Gender Diversity, Recognition and Citizenship: Towards a Politics of Difference by Sally Hines:

‘A wonderful, scholarly elaboration of a politics of difference, carefully argued and grounded in the claims and experiences of transgender people.’ Fiona Williams (Professor of Social Policy, University of Leeds)

‘In a nuanced and vivid account of trans people’s engagements with gender recognition law, Hines offers important new reflections on the politics of recognition and difference.’  Davina Cooper (Professor of Law & Political Theory, University of Kent)

Gender Diversity, Recognition and Citizenship is available on the book display, and we have an additional copy under the shelfmark HQ77.9.HIN 2013

 

Mapping LGBTQ Spaces and Places: A Changing WorldThe Cover of Mapping LGBTQ Spaces and Places, featuring white text over a bright red abstract background.

Andy Kernot (Geography, Social Policy & Intervention, Public Policy, and Internet Studies Subject Consultant) has selected Mapping LGBTQ Spaces and Places (Eds. Blidon & Brunn).

“This book addresses LGBTQ issues in relation to (among others): law and policy, mobility and migration, children and family, social well-being and identity, visible and invisible landscapes, teaching and instruction, parades, arts and cartography and mapping. This extensive book stimulates future pioneering research ventures in rural and urban settings about existing and proposed LGBTQ policies, individual and group mapping, visible and invisible spaces, and the construction of public and private spaces. Through the various methodologies and rich bibliographies, this book provides a rich source for future comparative research of scholars working in social work, NGOs and public policy, and community networking and development.”

This title is only available as an ebook, and can be accessed here: https://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=oxfaleph022922462&context=L&vid=SOLO&lang=en_US&search_scope=LSCOP_ALL&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=local&query=any,contains,lgbtq%20spaces%20and%20places&offset=0

Feel free to pop by and browse or borrow any of these titles, or suggest your own! We’ll be highlighting other resources, including those recommended by SSL readers, later in the month!

Box Of Broadcasts

Box of Broadcasts is an on-demand TV and radio service for education

It allows you to watch and record material broadcast on the TV going back to the 1990s: it covers over 2 million broadcasts, across 65 free-to-air channels, including BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4, Film 4, and more.

A photo of a broken, dusty TV from the 90s

What secrets does this relic from a bygone age conceal?

Struggling to find a film amongst library collections, or looking to analyse a particular era of party political broadcasts? Box of Broadcasts might be the answer!

With it you can also:

  • Create playlists, clips & clip compilations
  • Search programme transcripts & subtitles
  • Cite with one click, for easy academic referencing
  • Experience the horror and joy of vintage TV commercials

It’s available to all current members of the University with your SSO, and can be found on SOLO here

2nd Week: Free Bodleian iSkills Workshops

A photo of a laptop open with the iSkills logo on the screenBodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

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Workshops taking place in 2nd Week:

Getting started in Oxford Libraries (Weds 25th Jan 14:00-15:00) 

An introduction to getting started in Oxford libraries. This workshop will feature demonstrations and hands-on activities on how to use SOLO, the University’s resource discovery tool. We will search for a range of material and show you how to get hold of what you want to read. We will cover: which Oxford Libraries you can use, and which meet your needs; how to search SOLO to find printed and online books, journals and other materials; how to place holds on books that are out, make stack requests and renew books online; and how to use the Scan & Deliver service.

Who is this session for? All Oxford Library users.
Format: Classroom-based (Social Science Library).  

 

Referencing: Choosing and using software for referencing (Fri 27th Jan 9:30-12:30)
This introductory session gives an overview of how reference management works, explores the advantages and disadvantages of a range of software packages and gives you the opportunity to try out three different packages (RefWorks, EndNote and Zotero) so that you can work out which one is best for you. At the end of the session you will: understand how reference management works; understand the advantages and disadvantages of a range of reference management packages; add, edit and organise references using a number of different tools; add references to documents and create bibliographies using a number of different tools; and make an informed decision about which reference management package works best for you. 

Who is this session for? Postgraduate students, researchers and university staff. 

Format: Classroom-based.  

 

There are still some spaces to book on to this week’s sessions too, including:

Introduction to Zotero (Weds 18th Jan 10:30-12:00)  

An introduction to the functionality of Zotero, which is a free-to-use software programme used to manage references and create bibliographies. The workshop will cover: understanding the main features and benefits of Zotero; setting up a Zotero account; importing references from different sources into Zotero; organising your references in Zotero; inserting citations into documents; and creating a bibliography/reference list.

FormatOnline using Microsoft Teams. 

 

 

0th Week: Free Bodleian iSkills Workshops

A photo of a laptop open with the iSkills logo on the screenBodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

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Workshops taking place in 0th Week:

Bodleian Libraries Refresher Induction
(Wednesday 11th Jan 15:00-15:30, Thursday 12th Jan 10:30-11:00, Friday 13th Jan 13:30-14:00)
Libraries will play a big part during your time at Oxford, whether providing access to online articles on your reading list or helping you find that elusive book. The Bodleian Libraries is the library service supporting the University and can help you get the most out of your course. Our short 30-minute webinars will introduce you to the Bodleian Libraries and how they can help you.
Who is this session for? Existing undergraduate students, taught-postgraduate students and new visiting students at the University of Oxford.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams. 
 

Open Scholarship: Fundamentals of Open Access (Tuesday 10th Jan 14:30-15:30)
Are you baffled by open, confused by embargoes? Does the mention of the colour gold or green catapult you into a realm of perplexed irritation? Come to this session, where we’ll break down open access and all its many jargon terms, confusing publishing structures and hint at the advantages you can reap by publishing open.
Who is this session for? Academic staff, administrative staff, library staff, Oxford University Hospitals staff and all other Oxford staff.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams. 

7th Week: Free Bodleian iSkills Workshops

A photo of a laptop open with the iSkills logo on the screenBodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

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Workshops taking place in 7th Week:

Referencing: RefWorks (Weds 23rd Nov 10:00-11:30)
RefWorks is a web-based reference management tool for Windows and Macs which helps you to collect and manage references and insert them into your Word document as in-text citations or footnotes and generate bibliographies.
Who is this session for? Oxford students, researchers and other staff plus Oxford alumni.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.