Grangegorman Library Blog

Goodbye

2020-07-31T11:01:00.000+01:00

Just one last post to say goodbye.
This blog will no longer be posting after today.
Please follow our new blogs on the TU Dublin Library subject guides pages to keep in touch - https://dit.ie/library/subjects/.
And follow the twitter feed of the Library as well at @TUDUBLIBRARY.
Thanks for following us.

2020-07-24T11:24:00.000+01:00

New Blogs Starting July 31

2020-07-06T11:34:00.001+01:00

Grangegorman Library will soon merge with a few of the other TU Dublin Libraries in a new building. As a result, Grangegorman Library will no longer exist per se. Therefore, the Grangegorman Library blog will be closing on July 31, 2020. This blog will be replaced by new, more subject specific blogs. After July 31, please see our subject pages to find our new blogs. Each of our subject guides will have their own blogs to give users information on that subject and on resources to study that subject. Hope to see you there.

Blog Closing in 5 Weeks.

2020-06-20T13:06:00.000+01:00

The Grangegorman Library blog will be closing shortly, as it plans to merge with other TU Dublin Libraries in a new building.

As a result, this blog will no longer be updated after July 31st 2020.
We will be posting here in the meantime though, and will keep you updated with development of our new blog pages.

After July 31, If you wish to continue to read/subscribe to blog posts from Grangegorman Library please click on the following link(s) to read our new blogs. The new blogs will be more specifically subject related and so will be found within our subject guides:

Art & Design ;

Criminology ;

Photography ;

Social Sciences.

TU Dublin Library has a twitter feed that will include posts from all the above subject blogs as well, so be sure to follow them at https://twitter.com/TUDubLibraryGR.

Cambridge Journals Digital Archive - A Cambridge Core database

2020-06-19T14:42:00.003+01:00

This poster guide to the Cambridge Journals Digital Archive database which is easily accessible through the TU Dublin library website may of interest to students. The archive covers a wide range of topics in both the social sciences and creative arts fields

https://www.dit.ie/library/search/databases/

As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of the library staff if you have any questions.

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School of Creative Arts Graduate Exhibition

2020-06-16T11:03:00.000+01:00

TU Dublin School of Creative Arts will launch their Graduate Online Exhibition on Thursday, 18 June, here.

Oireachtas Library Digitisation Project

2020-06-11T12:22:00.000+01:00

The Oireachtas Library has just completed the digitisation of its parliamentary Bills collection, in order to make them available for the public to read them.
Bills from 1922 to 1996 can now be viewed on the Library’s public online catalogue: https://opac.oireachtas.ie/.
The files will also be added to the Bills & Acts section of the Oireachtas website.

This collection will be of interest and of use to a wide audience, including researchers.
Law & criminology students, as well as those studying social sciences, or business, etc. might find this resource useful.

The Library give the following instructions in order to browse the collection:
•   Go to https://opac.oireachtas.ie.
•   Click for advanced search options.
•   Type Bills into the Subcollection field of the advanced search box on the left
•   Click on the small arrows beside the column names to sort by title, year of publication, or the initiating Member or Department.

Library Staff are available online

2020-06-05T12:55:00.002+01:00

Staff are available to assist you with queries you may have about the library

and its resources while the buildings are closed.

Don't forget there are multiple online resources available to help you research, as well.

Be sure to check out our website for more information.

https://tudublin.libguides.com/friendly.php?s=libraryclosureservices

Art & Architecture Complete - An EBSCO Database

2020-05-06T13:13:00.000+01:00

Are you an art, design, architecture, photography, or graphic/interior design student? This poster guide to the Art & Architecture Complete database which is easily accessible through the TU Dublin library website may of interest to you!

https://www.dit.ie/library/search/databases/

As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of the library staff if you have any questions.

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Bloomsbury Applied Visual Arts

2020-05-01T15:41:00.002+01:00

In response to COVID-19 and the migration to online classes, Bloomsbury is offering extended access to all of their online products , including Bloomsbury Applied Visual Arts.

This month on Bloomsbury Applied Visual Arts, content is focused on design research!

As more people than ever are moving to online learning they're exploring:

what makes a good research topic
visual literacy in design practice
innovative ways to compile your research
how to analyze your findings
the principles of character design
the key challenges of research on digital services

Including case studies, helpful guides and plenty of examples the selected chapters are a wonderful starting point for anyone interested in research within and across the creative disciplines.

Find Exam Papers Online

2020-04-20T11:49:00.001+01:00

Finding Previous Exam Papers

2020-04-17T11:23:00.000+01:00

TU Dublin Library has prepared the following video to help students access previous years exam papers via our catalogue.

Have a look:

Easter 2020

2020-04-09T12:01:00.000+01:00

Have a happy and safe Easter everyone.

Library staff may be less available on the long weekend, but we'll be back online on the morning of Tuesday, April 14.

As a reminder, TU Dublin Library contact details during the Covid19 closure can be found here on our website.

Irish Museums Association Lists Online Content

2020-04-06T12:28:00.001+01:00

The Irish Museums Association has created a list of 3D virtual tours, audio tours, podcasts, online collections and exhibitions, and learning resources created by galleries and museums all over Ireland. Have a look at their website for a look at all that these Irish museums have put online and go on one of the tours available.

Virtual Tour of the National Gallery of Ireland

2020-04-03T11:01:00.004+01:00

The National Gallery of Ireland is adding virtual tours to its website so art fans can wander the gallery rooms in the comfort of home (following those social distancing rules).

The latest tour is of Room 21 which contains their collection of Irish art from 1670 to 1835, including old favourites like Danby's very dramatic The Opening of the Sixth Seal.

Drop by for a visit.

Be Media Smart

2020-03-31T10:42:00.000+01:00

1 - Please encourage your networks to find their COVID-19 information from official sources (HSE, WHO, Government)

2 – Please share the Be Media Smart message and tips in relation to all other COVID-19 information (Be Media Smart – Stop, Think, Check)

3 – Please share any new and relevant resources with us so that we can add it to the MLI website and the Be Media Smart website.

@BeMediaSmart Facebook // @MedialitIreland // #StopThinkCheck

Dissertations Available Online

2020-03-27T11:34:00.000+00:00

Many TU Dublin dissertations are available online for TU Dublin staff and students to consult.

When searching for dissertations that can be read online, simply consult our online catalogue searching for the subject "Edissertations". If you know the course code, all the better for narrowing the search. But simply searching for edissertations will retrieve a list of results grouped by course code that can be consulted.

Here is an example of just such a search:

Scroll to the course you wish to consult, and click into it to see the list of edissertations available online. Here is the list of Edissertations for the course DT546 BA in Fine Art:

Click on the title of the dissertation you are interested in reading, and more details about it will be shown in the catalogue record.

To read the dissertation online, simply click the link at the top of the record where it reads

"Connect to
View or Print: View dissertation online" You will be asked for your TU Dublin Library ID number and PIN to open the document. See this link regarding your PIN if you have forgotten yours.

Studying effectively from home

2020-03-26T11:04:00.001+00:00

In light of recent public health measures to close university libraries, cancel exams and explore alternative teaching methods, there is a lot of uncertainty regarding how academics will change in the coming weeks. However, as challenging as these times are, it is important to remember to keep on top of your studies. Many of you are likely having your study routine disturbed. Perhaps you were used to doing all your studying and college work in the quiet comfort of the library? Perhaps you prefer to study at home, but now find it a challenge with your siblings home from school and your parents working from home? Our guide will provide you with hints and tips for creating an effective study environment at home and motivating yourself to keep studying despite these trying times.

Creating an effective study space

For many students, the most valuable resource the library provides is study space. While the library remains closed, a great tip is to try and recreate that environment in your own home. Find a quiet room in your house where you won’t be distracted by the TV, radio or other family members. If you are someone who studies well with ambient noise, maybe open the window so you can still hear wildlife or cars passing by. Try and choose a location that has a table and chair to study at – either a bedroom desk and chair or the kitchen table and chair. Having proper table space will give you room to spread out your notes and books, and sitting upright in a chair will help you stay alert and concentrated. When studying from home, it can be hard to resist the urge to study from your bed or the sofa, but you are far more likely to get distracted and take a nap!

Stay hydrated, well fed and well rested

Without the routine of leaving the house every morning with your packed lunch, café plans with a friend or water bottle, it can be hard to remember to stay hydrated and eat meals at regular times. Keeping a bottle or large glass of water next to you while studying will help encourage you to stay hydrated, purely by keeping your beverage in sight.

It’s important to eat intuitively so that you’re not going hungry waiting for lunch time or forcing yourself to eat breakfast just for the sake of it, but do try and maintain a regular eating schedule so that food doesn’t become a distraction and an excuse not to study. Plan your meals ahead so that you have mealtimes as a break to look forward to, and try to pick healthy foods to keep your mind and body concentrated – as well as a few treats, of course.

Try your best to maintain a normal sleeping pattern so as not to confuse your internal clock during this time spent at home. It can be all too tempting to stay up late watching TV, but doing this repeatedly will simply result in feeling jet-lagged and groggy. Sticking to a regular sleep schedule, and incorporating exercise in any way you can should help you feel tired at a normal time and keep up regular sleep pattern.

Create a study schedule

Creating a study schedule for your month, week or day with small achievable goals is an excellent way to stay motivated and not become overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to do. Go through the assignment schedules for your different modules and classes and map out which assignments are due soonest to prioritise them. Using to-do lists is a great way to keep on top of your tasks and gives a great sense of achievement when you mark off accomplishments.

Some students find it beneficial to plan out their day of study in blocks of time, whether it’s blocks of 2/3 hours, one hour or even half an hour. You’ll know your own attention span best so try and prioritise working diligently as long as you reasonably can and then give yourself a short break to avoid staring off into space or reading the same paragraph a dozen times.

Some students find they study best in the morning, while others are night owls – find out what times of day are most effective for you and schedule your study hours during those times for maximum efficiency.

Talk to someone

If you’re feeling stressed out or overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to do, or by the current situation we find ourselves in generally, try and have a chat with someone about it. Your family or housemates are probably feeling the same frustrations you are and can easily empathize with your situation. Try and keep in contact with your friends and classmates digitally, so you feel in the loop with what’s going on in everyone’s lives. Social distancing is hard enough, but it doesn’t have to mean total social isolation.

If you’re having a particular problem with your coursework or assignments, don’t be afraid to reach out to your lecturers or tutors by email. They are there to help and understand that this is a difficult time for students coming to grips with new learning environments. Library staff and academic liaison librarians in particular, are also available to help you with any queries you might have on sources for essays and projects, or general information queries.

If you’re finding the transition to these new styles of learning difficult or awkward, please don’t hesitate to reach out to academic or library staff for additional help with studying from home.

Library closed until 19th April

2020-03-25T16:55:00.000+00:00

All City Centre Libraries are to remain closed until 19^th April
However, library staff are working remotely and services are continuing to operate virtually. We are still here to assist you so feel free to contact us.
Be sure to check our "Information on remote access to Library Services & Collections during the University closure" links on our library website while we remain closed. Information on remote access to Library Services & Collections during the University closure

Getting the most out of the library from home

2020-03-20T16:15:00.002+00:00

As we all become accustomed to social distancing, no doubt the initial panic/novelty is wearing off for some of you, and you’re wondering what the best way is to continue with your studies. While we recommend keeping in touch with your lecturers and tutors, and looking out for emails from the college with further updates on how teaching will be delivered, we’re here to help you make the most of our online library services so your study can continue as smoothly as possible.

The library is temporarily closed to the public, but library staff are still working hard so please get in touch with us if you have any queries or need any help. Providing services to you as best we can during this uncertain time is our primary concern, and we are contactable over the telephone or via email.

This guide will point out some of our fantastic e-resources and online services available to you: while our physical doors are closed, the virtual ones are always open!

Online Journals

The TUD online catalogue has a vast wealth of academic journals which students can easily access from home. Search quickly and easily through thousands of online journals using our Search All. Simply type the journal title, author or keywords into the search bar, click submit and filter the results by “Journal Article” on the left-hand side.

Online journal articles can also be found through our catalogue. First, click on eResources on the catalogue homepage, and then select eJournals from the drop down menu.

If you don’t have a specific article in mind, but instead are looking for material on a topic, type keywords relevant to the topic into the search bar and click “submit.”

The eJournals homepage will also allow you to search through eJournals by title or subject if you have a specific article or journal in mind.

For a more tailored search, students can search through the online databases to find journals specifically curated to their subject of interest. On the library homepage, simply select Databases under eResources. Particularly popular general databases to search through include Academic Search Complete, Emerald Premier, JSTOR and ProQuest, however TUD students have access to a wide range of specific databases to suit their subject matter, so be sure and have a thorough browse to make sure you don’t miss anything from the list.

eBooks

Since the libraries are closed, you won’t have access to our current physical collections – however, don’t panic! Many of our titles are also available to read from home as eBooks. Read at your own pace from your own home, without worrying about closing times or potential fines (although rest assured, any fines incurred on items you have checked out during this unprecedented closure will be waived once we have reopened!).

To access our eBook collections, head back to Search All. Type the title, author or keywords about the eBook you are looking for, press “submit” and then filter by “Book / E-Book” on the left-hand side.

You can also search for eBooks through the library catalogue homepage. Just select “eBooks or New eBooks” from the eResources drop down menu.

This will bring you to the library website’s guide to searching for eBooks. If you’d like to look directly for a book, click on “advanced search” in red underneath the search bar on the catalogue homepage. From there, select “EBOOK” under “Material Type” and type in the name, author or subject you’re looking for eBooks on.

Click on “Submit” to see your results.

A list of available eBooks will appear in the results page, and will be identifiable by the E-Book icon on the left.

Subject Guides

If you’re having trouble finding materials for your subjects yourself, be sure to consult the online Subject Guides that are available on a subject-by-subject basis. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your Academic Liaison Librarian for recommendations and assistance!

Hopefully this guide will help you make the most of navigating our online resources. We look forward to welcoming you back into our libraries once this closure is over!

Library Closed due to Covid-19

2020-03-19T15:25:00.001+00:00

In an effort to restrict the spread of Covid-19, Grangegorman Library is presently closed. We hope to reopen again for students on Monday, 30 March.

You can still contact library staff during this time by telephone, email, or tweet us (@TUDubLibraryGR), if you need assistance.

Saint Patrick's Day

2020-03-10T07:00:00.000+00:00

TU Dublin Grangegorman Library

will be Closed on

St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday, March 17.

Normal opening hours will resume at 9:30 am Wednesday, March 18.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!

TU Dublin Green Week - Books

2020-03-09T05:00:00.000+00:00

TU Dublin Green Week is March 9 - March 13.
For TU Dublin Green Week, Grangegorman Library has created a display of just a few of the books we have in stock to help you to go green. Come visit and see our display. The other TU Dublin Libraries also have displays of "Green" books to visit if you are closer to one of them.
Grangegorman Library has a very many books for its users that can help them be more Green. Here is just a sampling of what is available to borrow in our main lending collection if you don't make it in to see us.
Have a look at TU Dublin Library's catalogue for even more resources to inspire you.

"Search All" to find books, and more!

2020-03-03T14:10:00.000+00:00

Can't find what you are researching using the normal TU Dublin Library Search Catalogue?

Try the Search All option. You will find both options on the Library homepage.

The Search All option still searches for the books in our catalogue.

But it also searches several of our databases, and can find journal articles, book reviews, reports etc. on the topic you are researching.

The Advanced search even allows you to narrow the search

date range, content type, language and so on.

Give it a try.

Rethinking The Crit Event

2020-01-27T13:32:00.000+00:00

Rethinking The Crit is a two-day symposium is a series of talks, workshops and 'swop shop' of ideas around the education of students of architecture and the creative artists. It will include a broad spectrum of voices from within the student body and academic community to share their experiences and ideas, taking place Wednesday, January 29th & Thursday, January 30th.
The event allows students and staff and members of the profession to get together to discuss and map our future education. So if you are and architecture, or creative arts student, you might want to check this out.
The event is free, but registration is essential on Eventbrite.
Further information can be found on the TU Dublin website.