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Read more at: Working with rare printed books & archives in HPS

Working with rare printed books & archives in HPS

Advice & discussion session, Friday 28 October 1-2pm, Whipple Old Library

Read more at: 23 research things now running

23 research things now running

Cambridge's very own self-paced online course for the efficient modern researchers starts on 10 October. Sign up and see...

Read more at: Whipple Library treasures on show

Whipple Library treasures on show

Members of the Department are warmly invited to a special informal session to introduce some of the 'treasures' of the Whipple Library's printed special collections at 3pm on Friday 7 October . No need to sign up, just turn up at the Library entrance.

Read more at: Welcome to the Whipple for 2016-17

Welcome to the Whipple for 2016-17

The Whipple Library team warmly welcomes new and returning users to the new academic year 2016-17. We will be running a series of introductory tours during the first week of full term, so look out for posters and emails with further details, and come along at a time that suits you. All the best for the year ahead!

Read more at: New search interface for Cambridge

New search interface for Cambridge

iDiscover is the new catalogue interface for Cambridge - a single point from which to search all print books, journals and eresources, at the container and article level ( i.e. you'll find the titles and contents (where indexed) of books and journals that match your search terms). It replaces LibrarySearch and...

Read more at: Lines of thought - the future
Lines of thought - the future

Lines of thought - the future

If you missed it in person, the online version of the UL's 600th anniversary exhibition, 'Lines of Thought' is still available and worth a look.

Read more at: Spanning the Whipple from A-Z
Spanning the Whipple from A-Z

Spanning the Whipple from A-Z

Whipple A-Z blog series, April-October 2016

Read more at: Open Access drop-in sessions
Open Access drop-in sessions

Open Access drop-in sessions

As of 1 April 2016 all HEFCE-funded research outputs must conform to new Open Access requirements to be eligible for future research assessments. The University's Open Access team will be glad to answer your questions at one of the following drop-in sessions over the next fortnight: 7 April, 11–2 (ARC Cafe), 12 April, 11–2...

Read more at: UL exhibition - Lines of Thought: Discoveries that changed the world
UL exhibition - Lines of Thought: Discoveries that changed the world

UL exhibition - Lines of Thought: Discoveries that changed the world

Cambridge University Library's 600th anniversary exhibition is now open to the public in the Milstein Exhibition Centre (to the right of the entrance hall) until 30 September. With several items from the Whipple Museum on display and further contributions from HPS staff, it's worth a visit! Admission free.

Read more at: Books from the Library of G.H. Darwin
Books from the Library of G.H. Darwin

Books from the Library of G.H. Darwin

Our current book display on Level 1 celebrates the acquisition last year of a selection of annotated books from the library of Sir George Howard Darwin (1845–1912), famous for his work on the nature of tides. Accessible during regular Library opening hours.

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Monday - Friday

09:15 - 19:00

 

 

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