Added to the library recently were books on study, modern working practices, social work, and several other topics.
For the full list of new books, go to the New Books section of the Catalogue.
Selected titles added to the Edinburgh campus library at Riccarton include a copy of The good study guide, by Andrew Northedge, and a copy of The new workplace: a guide to the human impact of modern working practices, edited by David Holman and others.
About the The good study guide: “Whether you are an experienced student or just starting out this book will stimulate, guide and support you. It will make you think about yourself and how your mind learns. And it will change forever the way that you study. Topics include:- motivating yourself and managing your time- taking full advantage of your computer- reading with concentration and understanding- developing flexible note-taking strategies- getting the most from seminars and workshops- making presentations- researching online- handling numbers and charts with confidence- writing clear, well argued assignments- doing yourself justice in exams.” There’s an associated Good Study Guide website.
A number of new titles were added to the library at Galashiels, including copies of the second edition of A textbook of social work, by Brian Sheldon and Geraldine Macdonald.
Information on how to place a reservation for a book is available.
Information on suggesting books for the library is also available, or you can let the Subject Librarians know if you have any suggestions for new titles.
Roddy MacLeod
Senior Subject Librarian
