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The map sale continues
The map sale of duplicate and surplus stock has been very popular so far, and much has been sold. However, we still have a significant number of maps available for areas such as Kirkintilloch, Leith, Kilmacolm, Dunfermline, Troon, Girvan, Wick, Hamilton, Glasgow (primarily the east and south of the city) and much more besides. Please … Continue reading
Map sale on level 7 of the library
The University Library Map Collection is holding a sale of duplicate and surplus maps. Coverage includes historical Ordnance Survey mapping at various scales covering many areas of Scotland from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as modern mapping of Scotland and the UK. Many of these maps were published more than a hundred years … Continue reading
Cursing and swearing: an Englishman’s birthright?
Lickorous glutton, freckled bittor, jobbernol goosecap, ninny lobcock. Believe it or not these bizarre terms of abuse were all common swear words in the seventeenth century. In fact, swearing and cursing in Elizabethan and Stuart England seems to have been widespread and relatively free from opprobrium, both in print and in public. Yet curiously, one … Continue reading
Census of Scotland 2011
The 2011 Census of the United Kingdom will take place on the 27th of March. In Scotland more than 2.6 million questionnaires have been printed, enough to reach every household. The information gathered from the returned questionnaires will be used to plan Government spending in every area of our lives. If you want to know … Continue reading
EDC: What is it and how do I find it?
The University Library is home to the largest European Documentation Centre in the west of Scotland. A European Documentation Centre (EDC) can help you find official documents, research and statistics produced by the European Union. From economics to engineering, there are freely available print and electronic resources on any subject. Staff of the EDC can … Continue reading
Some recent publications from Westminster and Holyrood
Westminster news Early Intervention: The Next Steps – An Independent Report to Her Majesty’s Government Graham Allen MP - report on research for the Early Intervention Review by Graham Allen on the importance of early emotional and social development Health and Social Care Bill – introduced to Parliament on 19th January, this bill takes forward the Government’s … Continue reading
What’s new from the Scottish Parliament and Government?
A National Approach to Anti-Bullying for Scotland’s Children and Young People – a joint approach between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Anti-Bullying Steering Group has been developed in a bid to co-ordinate efforts to reduce bullying in Scotland Cancun: UN Climate Change Negotiations (SPICe Briefing 10/87) – the UN Climate Change Conference takes place … Continue reading
What’s new from the Scottish Parliament & Government
Delivering for Scotland: The Government’s Programme for Scotland 2010-2011 – Annual publication which lays out the government’s legislative programme for the coming year, including 10 bill proposals designed to protect public services and support businesses and families through a period of economic uncertainty Higher Education: Qualifications, Quality Assurance and Assessment (SPICe Briefing 10/61) – paper provides … Continue reading
What’s new from Holyrood 13th July
Civil Law of Damages: Damages for Wrongful Death: A Consultation Paper – consulation paper which has been developed from the recommendations made in the report “Damages for Wrongful Death” produced by the Scottish Law Commission in 2008 (SLC 213) Gross Expenditure on Research and Development Scotland 2008 – National Statistics publication which provides data on … Continue reading
News from Westminster, Holyrood and Brussels
Westminster news BBC Strategy Review – BBC Trust – BBC Executive proposals for the future direction of the corporation. Proposals include the closure of 6 Music and Asian Network by the end of 2011 and half of the websites on BBC online by 2013 Government response to the 30-year rule review (Cm 7822) – response … Continue reading
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