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The system you use to book discussion or study rooms in the Library will change on 23 June 2025.   You will first encounter the new system if you book a room when visiting any of our campus libraries or access the booking system via the Library website during the mid-year break.   The change means:  The new interface will look quite different, but it will retain similar or enhanced functionality.  The new booking system allows you to book a library room from your mobile device. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to easily cancel your booking if necessary.   From 23 June our library team will provide help sheets and guidance. If you have any questions, please...Read more

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Google Scholar is a great search tool, and it’s even better when you link it to Massey so you get more free articles. Link Google Scholar to Massey Library to get free access to the articles we have subscriptions for, instead of being...Read more

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Some of the Library’s 2025 read and publish agreements will stop waiving the article processing charges (APCs) well before the end of this year, so plan carefully if you would like to make your article open access through this scheme...Read more

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Discover, the Library search tool, has a new AI-powered ‘natural language’ search option. This means you can enter a phrase or question rather than the keywords we usually recommend for an effective search. You do not need to...Read more

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Discover was upgraded in January 2025, and some custom folders didn’t transfer across. If you would like them back, you can export them from “old” Discover and then build them again in “new” Discover. Please follow...Read more

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We now have full text access to many international theses in all disciplines, and several other databases have also been updated. We’ve upgraded from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses (which had only abstracts and previews), to...Read more

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If you are using our Discover search for the first time, it’s important to choose Continue personalized in the pop-up that appears. Choose Continue personalized for easy access to Discover next time. Choosing Continue personalized...Read more

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Improvements to Discover

February 5, 2025

Discover, the Library’s search tool, has had a glow up. The new interface provides a more modern and intuitive user experience.   Easier to create and share links  No more copying and pasting permalinks! You can now copy...Read more

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Discover and EBSCOhost databases have a new look. Here are some quick tips for searching…  Type in your title or topic keywords . Use the filters under the search box to limit your results. The frequently used ones are...Read more

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When the Discover interface migrates on Monday 27th January 2025 there will be changes to how you request an item, and we have an important message about delivery requesting. Once you have identified the item you would like to request you need...Read more

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