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  The new EBSCOhost user interface will be shortly live for University of Galway Library users, offering a refreshed academic research experience across all EBSCO databases. The planned date for migration is 1 st October 2025.  This update will deliver a more intuitive platform for searching, saving, and managing scholarly resources, tailored to students, researchers, and staff across every discipline.   University of Galway Library users will soon benefit from the latest EBSCOhost UI redesign, which streamlines access to key databases across Business, Economics, Education, Health Sciences, Humanities, and more. The upgrade supports both desktop and mobile users and reflects current best practices for digital resource management in Irish academic libraries. Summary of Changes ·        Cleaner Interface: Easier navigation, modern styling, and improved visibility help users find content quicker and more efficiently. ·   ...

         Reaxys/EMBASE Training   Elsevier regularly provides training to help you get the most out of Reaxys. With many new people starting as Reaxys users recently within the Europe region, we've received numerous requests for additional Reaxys sessions. By popular demand, they're offering three extra sessions in English:   Introduction to Reaxys  September 18 th  2025, 10:30 - 11:30 CET.   Organic and inorganic chemistry in Reaxys  September 24 th  2025, 10:30-11:30 CET Reaxys use in material science, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, natural products and food chemistry  October 1 st  2025, 10:30-11:30 CET - Reaxys overview: content coverage, functionalities overview - Searching in Reaxys: text, structure - Advanced search (Query Builder): using fields and forms - Using filters for more specific results - Managing search results: saving, exporting, managing email alerts - Q&A   - Searching for...

  The Library's  Reading List Service  is  a one-stop teaching support service for academic staff.   We are now preparing for the new academic year.. When you use the Reading List System we will:  prioritise your course materials  order required books/e-books request chapter and article digitisation  provide direct linking to the reading list from Canvas Training We provide in-person  training sessions  to assist lecturers in publishing reading lists on the Reading List Service for the new semester.  Alternatively lecturers can use the resources provided on our  Reading List Page Further Information More information about using our  Reading List Service   including user guides, videos and training is available from the  Reading List page .   Please email readinglists@universityofgalway.ie if you have any queries. Collection Development / Forbairt Bailiúchán

  This is a reminder that earlier in the year the Library took the difficult decision to cancel the current subscription to  AM Explore r.  This cancellation, based on usage figures. is part of a number that the Library has had to make in order to deal with the current budgetary situation.  Access to AM Explorer will end on 31st  August 2025 . Collection Development

Receiving the prestigious Michael D. Higgins Archive and Book Collection is both an honour and a moment of great significance for the University of Galway Library.   This collection offers a remarkable insight into the life and work of Ireland’s ninth President, spanning two full presidential terms.   The archive includes a rich array of material, from meticulously edited speech drafts bearing his handwritten annotations to his personal correspondence, consisting of letters, emails and copy replies, all arranged alphabetically by correspondent and reflects the written dialogue he had with a wide and diverse network of individuals over his two terms as President. The collection also includes press cuttings, documenting media coverage of his two terms of office. With over 75 archival boxes spanning his first term and more than 150 boxes expected in total, the collection promises to be a vital resource for scholars, historians, and the public alike once it has been catalogued b...

The Open and Digital Research Department at the University of Galway Library offers expert advice and support for research and open and digital research practice. We provide a comprehensive suite of services and resources tailored to every stage of the research lifecycle. Whether you are a PhD researcher, postgraduate student, postdoctoral fellow, or an experienced academic, the Library is here to help you maximise the visibility, integrity, and impact of your work. Library as a Space to Learn, Connect, and Collaborate Modern research libraries are no longer defined solely by their collections. Today, they play an active role in supporting the research lifecycle by providing infrastructure, expertise, and services that meet the needs of researchers. This includes guidance on data management planning, support for open publishing, advice on selecting appropriate digital tools, and assistance with understanding funder requirements. The Library aims to offer these services i...