This page lists key University web pages (external web resources are on another page). For instance, there is our library catalogue, then there’s the Newton catalogue, a traditional library search system covering all libraries of the University. Also the relatively new LibrarySearch site which you might find easier to use than Newton for searching items across the whole University. Whilst the above will indicate online access where available, specific eresources (for example journal articles that are online, ebooks, online databases) are best searched for and accessed via eresources@cambridge.
Other resources listed below include University library directories, free study skills and computer courses, use of the Managed Cluster public workstations (MCS, formerly ‘PWF’), information on Raven passwords and your University Card, Twitter feeds, University weblogs, journals and newsletters etc.
Homerton College Library catalogue http://heritage.homerton.cam.ac.uk/ Search our catalogue and access your library account. You can login to our system to check your account and renew or reserve items (your login is the five character code under the barcode of your University Card). You can also see your borrowing history and set up favourite subjects to alert you to new items that we acquire which are in your areas of interest.
Newton catalogue http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/newton/ A number of separate catalogues which together cover virtually all the libraries of the University. See a guide to using Newton, and A beginner’s guide to finding journals in Newton.
- Note: Newton does not currently hold a full catalogue of Homerton College Library’s holdings: around 70% of our holdings are on Newton. We have an ongoing back-cataloguing programme to remedy this situation.
- In common with some other college libraries, we do not use the Voyager library management system in house so Newton and LibrarySearch—which use Voyager—cannot indicate whether an item of ours is available or on loan or give you access to your library account. You need to use our own catalogue to see the current availability of any item and to access your account with us. See the list of libraries and their Newton accessibility (we do not seem to be included on the list for some reason).
LibrarySearch http://search.lib.cam.ac.uk/ A new and enhanced ‘universal’ Newton catalogue search which searches across all the Newton catalogues in one go. You may find this easier to use than the traditional Newton catalogue search above. Another advantage of using LibrarySearch: you can easily widen your search to cover online subscribed e-resources and the addition of faceted search results and wordclouds help you fine tune your search results. See a brief guide to LibrarySearch. New look implemented September 2011. ‘LibrarySearch is a new search engine that allows you to look for printed books and journals and electronic material held in all the libraries in the University of Cambridge. You can easily search all records from the Newton library catalogues and material from the DSpace@cambridge repository. You can also expand your search into article databases, such as JSTOR.’ Also see the eresources@cambridge CrossSearch below.
LibrarySearch mobile site http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/mob A new easier web address and an upgraded service was implemented 19 January 2012. Also the need for Raven login has been scrapped. (This service was previously called Camlib). See Revised mobile site now live (this requires Raven login) for more detail.
eresources@cambridge http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/eresources/index.php Portal to all online (‘electronic’) resources subscribed, often at great expense, by the University. We recommended that you access all University subscribed ejournals, ebooks, and databases through this portal to ensure you are able to freely access everything you are entitled to as a member of the University. For instance, there is full text access to millions of academic research papers via 20,000+ academic journals, and thousands of ebooks and hundreds of high quality academic databases. The vast majority of these eresources are expensive subscription only services not freely available on the open web.
eresources@cambridge - CrossSearch http://libsta28.lib.cam.ac.uk:2264/ The nearest there is to a universal search facility across a large number of the eresources available through the University Library (UL). This latest version of CrossSearch (it is still in development) includes most of the databases, ebooks and the Newton catalogue. You can pick and mix sources and limit by subject areas. Access via Raven password. LibrarySearch (see above) offers a similar breadth of search but in a different way.
science@cambridge http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/scienceportal/ A web portal to help search and use the many online scientific resources offered by the University. Primarily aimed at undergraduates.
Cambridge libraries gateway http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/libraries/ A Cambridge University libraries’ portal with a collection of news feeds, useful links, and help pages all in one place. New look to this site implemented June 2011.
Map of Cambridge University libraries http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/google_maps/cam_libs_map_key.htm A Google Map showing the location of all (there are over 100!) libraries of the University.
Directory of libraries of the University http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/libraries_directory/libraries_directory.cgi includes contacts, web addresses and location on an online map.
Board of Examinations—Table of Dates and Examinations http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/exams/tables/ These pages are updated throughout the year as information becomes available.
**UPDATED** Past examination papers https://exams.lib.cam.ac.uk/ Exam Question Website Pilot, a beta project from the UL, is making Cambridge examination papers available online. This now has papers from 2008-2011 online and searchable. Also note the new web address. Very much a work in progress. Access is via Raven password. Note: we have hard copies of past exam papers in the Library from 2002 to date (reference only).
Lecture lists http://timetables.caret.cam.ac.uk/live/web/index.html This is a new service to provide a more usable list of course lectures throughout the University. Note that lecture lists used to be published in a special issue of the Cambridge University Reporter [which is now online only] but this may have discontinued.
Lecure theatre maps http://www.cam.ac.uk/map/lecture.html Locate your lecture venue.
Talks.cam http://www.talks.cam.ac.uk/ A fully searchable talks listing service. Talks can be subscribed to and details downloaded.
Skills directory http://webservices.admin.cam.ac.uk/uskills/ for Cambridge Undergraduates to find resources to support their academic development. For example: referencing, library skills, past exam papers. ‘A searchable database of online resources for undergraduates at the University of Cambridge. These resources aim to support students in their academic development in order to make the most of the learning opportunities offered at Cambridge.’
Plagiarism: University-wide statement http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/plagiarism/ [July 2011] There has been a substantial revision to this policy including an amendment to the University-wide statement on plagiarism (following a recent ruling of the University Tribunal) that a student may be found guilty of an act of plagiarism irrespective of intent to deceive, and be subject to the deprivation of a degree. The bold italics indicate the two new phrases added to the statement. There are also revisions to the procedures to be followed by examiners in handling suspected cases of plagiarism. Plus there is advice on good academic practice such as referencing and study skills.
Cambridge Digital Library http://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/ Recently launched site aiming at providing online access to selected content from the University Library’s vast collections. Content will be made open and freely available to all wherever possible. Early material on the site includes some of Sir Isaac Newton’s most important work from the 1660s, including his college notebooks and ‘Waste Book’. The library plans to add much more content and functionality during 2012 and 2013.
Homerton Union of Students http://www.husjcr.co.uk/ A wealth of information about the College from the student point of. There is some information about their shop—recommended for good prices on a wide range of stationery and office services (eg binding, colour copying, and 5p per page photocopying = cheaper than the Library!).
UL courses http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/courses/index.html A wide range of free courses on using the University Library and accessing eresources.
Desktop Services and MCS (Managed Cluster Service, was ‘PWF’) http://www.cam.ac.uk/cs/desktop-services/ The Managed Cluster Service (MCS) is the system of login-able computers all students can use throughout the University. You should have been given a login when joining the University. Homerton College Library has nine MCS workstations in the Library—at least two on each floor (eight PCs and one Mac). The PCs run Windows XP Pro or Linux. The Mac runs MacOS X 10.6. There are more MCS workstations in the IT Department.
MCS printer credits: DS-Print http://www.cam.ac.uk/cs/desktop-services/ds-print/payment.html In order to print from the MCS workstations you need to purchase print credits from Desktop Services (DS-Print) either online or through our IT or Accounts Departments. Online purchase and balance check is (after you have logged in) via Start > All Programs > Account Management > eCredit. If you have problems printing please first see one of our FAQs (click on FAQ tab near the top of the page). Note: you cannot currently purchase print credits on the Mac, but you can print from it.
Passwords – lost a password? If you have a Raven password you can reset other passwords online at http://www.cam.ac.uk/cs/request/auth/password-reset.html
UL toolbox http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/toolbox/index.html A growing collection of web applications such as Newton toolbars for your browser, mobile apps, reference management tools, and the University Libraries Widget for your Facebook or iGoogle page.
University Card http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/misd/univcard/
Facebook pages
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Cambridge University Reporter http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge-University-Reporter/217687544927993
- Homerton Alumni Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge-United-Kingdom/Homerton-College-Cambridge-Alumni/38635419944 The official group for all alumni of Homerton College. When you leave Homerton College you automatically become a member of the Homerton Roll.
Twitter pages
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University Library Twitter page http://twitter.com/theul Short regular messages from the UL (@theul)
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Faculty of Education Twitter page http://twitter.com/edfaclib Short regular messages from Ed Fac (@edfaclib)
University Library news feeds http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/newspublishing/index.php News about various aspects of the University Library. Subscribe to the RSS feeds (there is a feed announcing new electronic resources) using, for example, Google Reader, your iGoogle page or using an email client or web browser.
University YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/cambridgeuniversity
University news http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/
University Flickr photo set pages http://www.flickr.com/photos/cambridgeuniversity/
University Research http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/ Keep on top of the latest research at the University. You can sign up to a weekly email newsletter.
What’s On http://www.cam.ac.uk/whatson You can subscribe to a monthly What’s On email newsletter highlighting upcoming events.
University Library daily events diary http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/diaries/UL/UL_diary.cgi Courses and exhibitions taking place at the UL.
CUSU events http://www.cusu.cam.ac.uk/events/ Cambridge University Students’ Union events.
University of Cambridge Forum http://forum.cam.ac.uk/ Online discussion forums inlcuding stuff for sale/wanted and free stuff (access with Raven password).
CamTools https://camtools.cam.ac.uk/ a wide range of online tools and information relating to course work available to all students and staff via Raven password.
Raven Authentication Service http://raven.cam.ac.uk/ The University’s Raven login service is a vital element in accessing the online resources which you are entitled to use. It has replaced the old Athens authentication system (for those that remember that!) and uses the ‘Shibboleth’ system to authenticate your identity. It is particularly vital for off campus access but it’s also used for accessing many internal services. The Raven web pages explain what it is, how to use it, and what to do if you have lost it.
DSpace@Cambridge http://www.dspace.cam.ac.uk/ The University’s online electronic repository for sharing and preserving research and heritage material. For use by all students, staff, and University departments.
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Cambridge students are encouraged to deposit a copy of their PhD Thesis in DSpace@Cambridge—over 350 theses are already deposited (as at end of 2011).
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A UK-wide Ph.D. thesis service, EThOS (Electronic Thesis Online Service run by the British Library) covers over 100 other UK universities providing access to all theses from participating institutions whether paper based or electronic. Over 250,000 theses are already available in this way. Please note that the service does not yet supply theses submitted at the universities of Cambridge or Oxford (although they may be listed on EThOS).
Sheet music hire http://www.christs.cam.ac.uk/current-students/library/music-hire/ A large collection of printed music scores and parts available for hire to choirs, orchestras etc. A collaboration between Christ’s College and Homerton College. Please direct all enquiries about this service to us at library@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Naxos Music Library http://www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/ Online access to all Naxos recordings (over 59,000 CDs in September 2011) at near CD quality. Freely accessible on campus. For off campus access please ask in the Library for a password.
Cambridge Authors http://www.english.cam.ac.uk/cambridgeauthors/ Interesting developing resource by some anonymous (English Faculty) internal sources who seem to be assembling a site about ten authors who are Cambridge Alumni.
University weblogs
This is by no means a comprehensive list. It comprises weblogs we have come across that are produced by members or departments of the University. Please help us add any more that you know about.
Homerton Union of Students news - not strictly a blog as such but just one page on the website of the College’s student union.
Homerton MCR blog Homerton Middle Common Room: ‘the fledgling MCR is getting stronger and stronger and hosts a variety of social events throughout the year’
eResources etc. ‘journals, databases & eresources updates’ Keep up to date with developments in the University’s eresource availability
FYI: For Your Information – A blog for the Cambridge Faculty of Education Library
Service Development Blog ’Information on service updates and other items of interest from ESS staff, including the libraries@cambridge team’. Primarily aimed at Cambridge Library staff. Access via Raven password.
Petermr’s blog ‘a scientist and the web’ Dept of Chemistry/Unilever Cambridge Centre for Molecular Informatics. An excellent campaigning blog by the energetic Dr Peter Murray-Rust who is pushing for open and easy access to all molecular data.
MusiCB3 Blog ‘about more than the Music Collections at CB3’
The Arcadia Project blog a collective blog for those working on the project exploring the role of academic libraries in a digital age
Cambridge Library Widgets project blog for the JISC Cambridge Library Widgets project
libraries@cambridge service development blog
COMET (Cambridge Open METadata) project blog ‘The project blog for the JISC COMET (Cambridge Open METadata) project, a collaboration between Cambridge University Library and CARET, University of Cambridge’
Cambridge University Medical Library blog
Queens’ College MCR ‘The Middle Combination Room (MCR) serves as a focal point of graduate life at Queens’, and represents the interests of graduates to the College’
Libreaction ‘A business librarian’s blog’ An interesting, lively and good looking blog from Andy Priestner, librarian at the University’s Judge Business School.
The Cambridge Children’s Literature Students’ Blog ‘We are graduate students at the Cambridge-Homerton Research and Teaching Centre for Children’s Literature. This blog will tell you more about what we’re up to.’
Christ’s College Library ‘Current Awareness Blog for library users at Christ’s.’
Darwin and Gender: The Blog ‘The blog site of the ‘Darwin and Gender’ stream of the Darwin Correspondence Project’
Incunabula Project blog ‘In October 2009 Cambridge University Library launched a cataloguing project which will make records for its collection of 4,650 incunables available and searchable online for the first time’. Incunabula are the earliest books—usually defined as those published before 1501.
Sassoon Project blog ‘This blog concerns the poet and memoirist Siegfried Sassoon (1886–1967) and the collections of his manuscripts and papers held in Cambridge University Library’
Special Collections blog ‘The [University] Library is committed to using its Special Collections to support research and teaching, and to developing digital services to make the collections accessible to the widest possible audience in new and innovative ways. At the same time, it recognises the enduring importance of the physical collections, and the need to preserve this unique cultural heritage for future generations.’
Tower Project Blog ‘The Tower Project was established to add records to the internet for “non-academic” books held by Cambridge University Library. The books concerned were acquired by legal deposit during the 19th and twentieth centuries but were not required for university teaching, so were stored in the University Library Tower…’
Dymvue Blog by Sarah Stamford, Librarian at Selwyn College Cambridge, responsible for an undergraduate collection of books and DVDs, a special collection of books about Victorian church and missionary history, and the College Archives. From 2006-2011 Sarah was Project Manager of ebooks@cambridge and now chairs the ebooks Advisory Group. Ebooks, publishing developments and collaborative working initiatives remain her key interests.
University publications online
Cambridge University Reporter http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/reporter/ the University’s official journal which is no longer produced in printed form and is now online only (since October 2011). Includes a searchable archive of past issues back to 1997.
University ‘800’ site http://www.800.cam.ac.uk/ and Newsletter http://www.800.cam.ac.uk/newsletter/
Computing Service Newsletter http://www.cam.ac.uk/cs/newsletter/ Online pdf version of quarterly University computing newsletter including back issues.
Cambridge University Libraries Information Bulletin (CULIB) http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/CULIB/ HTML version of this twice yearly bulletin including some back issues. The site is being updated to improve readability and to include pictures (the old format was text only). Back issues to no.46 (Lent 2000) available. The library has a collection of the print edition: check our catalogue for exact holdings.
Newsletter: the magazine for the staff of the University of Cambridge http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/newsletter/ Online pdf version of this bimonthly newsletter with links to back issues.
The Homertonian http://www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/homertonians/homertonian.html Annual newsletter of Homerton College and the Homerton Roll – pdf of latest issue
UL News (previously Cambridge University Library Readers’ Newsletter) http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/Newsletters/ Online html version of this thrice yearly newsletter including all back issues.
Education Cambridge http://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/news/newsletter/ PDF version of all issues of a thrice yearly Newsletter of the Faculty of Education.
CLG Reflections: Cambridge Library Group newsletter http://www.cambridgelibrarygroup.org.uk/reflections.html Links to pdf versions of every issue (1-2 issues per year).
Research Horizons http://www.rsd.cam.ac.uk/research_horizons/index.html Online pdf version of magazine covering research projects across the University of Cambridge.
BlueSci http://www.bluesci.org/ Online html and pdf versions of thrice yearly BlueSci magazine – Cambridge’s popular science magazine produced by students of the University.
Science in Society Review http://camtriplehelix.com/archives.shtml Undergraduate ‘Triple Helix’ termly journal.
CAM: Cambridge Alumni Magazine http://www.foundation.cam.ac.uk/cam.php Online version plus archive of this award winning thrice-yearly alumni magazine.
The Cambridge Student http://www.tcs.cam.ac.uk/ In their words: “a free weekly newspaper distributed to the staff and students of the University of Cambridge … Although The Cambridge Student is affiliated to the University Students’ Union (CUSU), we are editorially independent”.
Varsity http://www.varsity.co.uk/“Varsity is the oldest of Cambridge University’s student newspapers and has been published continuously since 1947. It appears every Friday and is one of only three fully independent student newspapers in the UK”.
Chem@Cam http://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/chem-at-cam/back-numbers Chemistry at Cambridge Newsletter published termly (3 times a year). All issues archived as PDFs online.
The Cambridge Engineer http://www.cuengineeringsociety.org.uk/index.php?page=magazine An upbeat termly publication from the Cambridge University Engineering Society (CUES). All previous issues online as PDFs.
Research e-Bulletin http://comms.group.cam.ac.uk/enews/enews_research/test/ A new weekly e-bulletin highlighting latest research from the University of Cambridge.
