Get ready for exams with Library support! From study spaces to wellbeing resources, exam preparation sessions, and free breakfasts, we’re here to help you stay focused and motivated.
Strathclyde hits 100,000 citations in its reading list software! Discover fun facts, top-used resources, and how to get started with Leganto.
Discover the redesigned Andersonian Library Guides! With improved navigation, accessibility, and usability, they provide key research, study, and teaching resources. Share your feedback to help us improve.
Discover Oxford Research Encyclopedias—a collection of concise, peer-reviewed articles on topics like history, business, and politics.
Explore women’s lives in the 19th and 20th centuries with our library’s digital resources. Discover feminist history, activism, and personal stories through primary sources this International Women’s Day!
Discover Global Think Tanks, a vast collection of fact-based research from top policy experts.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee has published its first annual report.
The report covers the year 2023-24. It celebrates the work we've done to promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Information Services (ISD) runs Library & IT services at the University. ISD set up its EDI Committee in 2023. It aims to create an inclusive environment for staff and students.
The report covers highlights from our first year, including our efforts to introduce:
- a calendar of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion events
- a cataloguing process for books or other resources when an author has changed their name
- adaptation of Library spaces for neurodiverse staff and students
- a student focus group on library accessibility
- Digital Accessibility Training and several new EDI-focussed training sessions for Library staff
Read the full Equality Diversity & Inclusion Committee Annual Report online with Sway.
Student Focus Group on Library Accessibility: join the movement!
Are you passionate about making our library more accessible for everyone? We're starting a student focus group on library accessibility, and we need your voice!
The student focus group will meet online and will discuss:
- barriers to library accessibility
- how the library's facilities and services could be made more accessible
We are looking for students with diverse accessibility needs to join our focus group. You can help us continue to champion EDI and create a Library where everyone feels valued. Students who participate in at least one meeting will receive a £20 Love2Shop voucher.
If you’re interested in getting involved, send an email to help@strath.ac.uk with the subject ‘EDI Committee’. You can also find out more about what the Library does to support students with additional needs.
Can't find that perfect book or article in the Strathclyde Library? Don’t worry! Our free Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service lets you borrow from other libraries in the UK and beyond. Request books, articles, and more to boost your research!
Discover how Maisie and Matthew, our Student Ambassadors, make the Andersonian Library more welcoming and accessible! From guiding you through resources to collecting feedback and offering IT help, they’re here to support your studies.
This Saturday is Burns Night. It's time to learn more about the famous poet Robert Burns, his work, Scots language and Burns Suppers!
Burns Night is an annual event, observed on 25 January. It celebrates the life and contributions of Robbie Burns, Scotland’s National Bard.
Some celebrate Burns Night with a Burns Supper. Burns Suppers see guests enjoy a meal of haggis, neeps (swede), and tatties (potatoes). Some may also choose to partake in a dram of whisky! Suppers usually feature recitals of Burns’ works, as well as traditional music.
Burns Night is celebrated throughout Scotland and by communities around the world, as shown in this interactive map1 from the University of Glasgow. This year, event planners in Dumfries are even putting on an underwater Burns Supper2!
Learning more about Burns with eResources
Strathclyde staff and students can use their university credentials to access online resources. Use SUPrimo Library Search to find information such as:
- Scanned copies3 of Burns’ works.
- Facts and figures from Statista exploring which are the leading brands of whisky in the UK4 and which country is the largest exporter of whisky in Europe5 (it might not be who you think it is!).
- A biography of Robert Burns6 online through the Gale Literature database.
Burns wrote some of his works in Scots, which you can explore through the Scots Language Centre.
Our Box of Broadcasts playlist of TV programmes and a Burns Night reading list are available for you to use for study or pleasure. If you find out something new, be sure to let us know in the comments.
Reading list
Log in with your university email address and password to explore our Burns Night eresources reading list.
References list for this blog post
- Malgrati P. Interactive Map of Burns Suppers. [internet]. 2020 [cited 2025 Jan 22] Available from: https://www.burnsc21.glasgow.ac.uk/supper-map/
- Liptrott S. World's first underwater Burns Supper will be a hit: Big Burns Supper festival. Dumfries and Galloway Standard. Friday edition. [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Jan 22]10:10. Available from: https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/worlds-first-underwater-burns-supper-will-be-hit/docview/3153279718/se-2?accountid=14116
- Burns R. Alloway kirk; or Tam O'Shanter: A tale. By Robert Burns, the ayrshire poet' [internet]. s.n: Glasgow? 1797 [cited 2025 Jan 22] Available from: https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CB0126492029/ECCO?u=ustrath&sid=bookmark-ECCO&xid=9ae035da&pg=1
- Kantar. Leading brands of 'Malt Whisky in Great Britain (GB) 2020 - 2022, by number of consumers (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc. [Internet]. 2023 [cited 2025 Jan 22] Available from: https://www.statista.com/statistics/304236/leading-brands-of-wine-including-sparkling-gb-in-the-uk/
- Scotch Whisky Association. Leading markets for the export of Scottish whisky in Europe in 2023, ranked by volume* (in million 70 centiliter bottles). Statista. Statista Inc [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Jan 22] Available from: https://www.statista.com/statistics/422764/scotch-whisky-export-markets-europe-by-volume/
- Trudeau L J. editor. ‘Robert Burns' in Literature Criticism from 1400 to 1800. vol. 190, [Internet] Detroit, MI: Gale. 2011[cited 2025 Jan 22] Available from: https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/ULIQGU008995876/GLS?u=ustrath&sid=bookmark-GLS&xid=71228244
Need access to another university's library? The SCONUL Access Scheme lets Strathclyde students and staff use hundreds of libraries across the UK! Whether you're a distance learner or just need a more convenient study spot, joining is quick and easy.
Winter is here: exams, holidays, and library updates! We’re open 24/7 till 20 Dec, offering free Exam Breakfasts & Wellbeing resources. Check vacation hours, MFA tips, and support services. Plan ahead, stay supported, and have a restful break.
Need quiet in the Library? Report noise anonymously via our online form, and our team will assist. Prefer group work or chatting? Level 2 is for you! Find your ideal study spot on our "Find a Place to Study" page.
Explore AM Research Skills, a resource packed with case studies and tools to help you analyse primary sources. From photographs to colonial archives, develop your skills and uncover new insights in historical research.
Prepare for Semester 1 exams (9–20 December 2024) with Strathclyde’s past exam papers! Search SUPrimo using your class code or title, or check Myplace for more.
Feeling stressed? Visit The Nook—our cosy wellbeing space on Level 3 of the Library! With comfy seating, puzzles, board games, and more, it’s the perfect spot to unwind. Have you tried it yet? Let us know what you think!
Quickly access essential books, articles, videos, and more through your class reading list on Myplace! Learn how to find, track, and make the most of your readings. Need help? Visit the Reading Lists LibGuide or email our team for support.
The University Library subscribes to thousands of online resources which can be used by students and staff. In the first of a series of blog posts taking a closer look at online resources, we explore Knovel.
Explore our new guide to Black history and culture, featuring academic articles, personal stories, fiction, films, TV, music, and more. Delve into themed reading lists, multimedia resources, and library displays celebrating Black History Month.
Need help with library or IT issues? The IS Enquiries team is here for you! From accessing your uni account to connecting to Wi-Fi, printing, and more—we've got you covered. Find us in the library, or reach out via phone or email.
Welcome to the new blog for the University of Strathclyde Andersonian Library! Read on to learn what to expect and how to stay connected.
