Library and CiCS Induction Drop-Ins

Throughout Intro Week and Week 1 the University Library and CiCS are running drop-in sessions in the Information Commons for new users to learn more about our services. There is no need to book and each session lasts about 20-30 minutes. See the timetable below for more information:

Intro week (19 September - 25 September 2011)

Collaboratory 1	Monday- Friday	11.00 13.00 14.00 15.00

Week 1 (26 September - 30 September 2011)

Collaboratory 1	Monday	13.00
	Wednesday
	Friday
Classroom 3	Monday	15.00
	Thursday
	Friday
Classroom 4	Tuesday	15.00

Yomidasu Rekishikan - trial access

We currently have trial access to the full text newspaper, Yomiuri Shinbun.

Please note that characters cannot be displayed using Internet Explorer, so please use an alternative browser, such as Google Chrome or Firefox.

Access to this electronic resource is available to registered staff and students of the University of Sheffield until 26 August 2011. Follow the link above to access the database. You may be prompted to log into MUSE.

You can comment on this trial using the online feedback form.

Journal moves on Levels 2 and 3 at Western Bank Library

As part of our policy to make the Library easier to use, we are about to start a major move round of journals on Levels 2 and 3 at Western Bank Library. The aim of this work is to merge the journals and create a single sequence on Level 2.

The work will start on Monday 11 July and last for approximately 10 weeks. During this time, there will be some disruption but the stock will still be accessible. The Library catalogue will be amended as the work progresses but it is advisable to ask staff to help you locate this material during this period.

Foreign Office Files for China 1949-1980

We have just set up a trial to the Foreign Office Files for China 1949-1980 database,  which will run for 4 weeks.

The documents in the database are sourced from The National Archives, Kew - the UK government's official archive.  Published in three sections covering the periods 1949-1956; 1957-1966; and 1967-1980; this project addresses a crucial period in Chinese history.

Please note that the PDF download options are not available during this trial.

Access to Foreign Office Files for China, 1949-1980 is available to registered staff and students of the University until 3 July 2011. Please let us have your comments by filling in our online form.

Keeping up-to-date: Social Sciences Newsletter

Keep up to date with all the latest news - take a look at our Social Sciences newsletter,

Extended opening hours for the exam period

Both Western Bank Library and St. George’s Library will have longer opening hours (self service) during the exam period.

• Western Bank Library will open at 8:30-24:00 Monday to Thursday, 8:30-21:00 Friday, 10:00-18:00 Saturday and 10:00-24:00 Sunday, between Sunday 15th May and Friday 10th June.

• St George’s Library will open from 10:00 to 18:00 at weekends between Saturday 14th May and Sunday 12th June.

Library support for dissertations

Do you need help finding literature or data for your dissertation, or advice on the correct way to reference the sources you intend to refer to?  The library subject specialists for social sciences are happy to answer questions or offer advice, either by email, or face to face at a time that suits you.

Find your subject specialist from the list below and get in touch - we may be able to save you a lot of time!

Information School, Journalism, Lifelong Learning, Psychology, Sociological Studies:


Alastair Allan email  a.allan@sheffield.ac.uk, tel (0114) 222 7268 (external), 27268 (internal)

East Asian Studies, Politics:

Gill Goddard email g.m.goddard@sheffield.ac.uk, tel (0114) 222 7334 (external), 27334 (internal)

Architecture, Education, Geography, Landscape, Town & Regional Planning:

Denise Harrison email denise.harrison@sheffield.ac.uk, tel (0114) 222 7270 (external), 27270 (internal)

Economics,  Law,  Management:

Maria Mawson email m.b.mawson@sheffield.ac.uk, tel (0114) 222 7348 (external), 27348 (internal)