Trial - Filmakers library online

Filmmakers Library Online can be accessed from any network PC until 6th May 2011 It provides award-winning documentaries in a number of subject areas:

• race and gender studies,


• human rights,


• globalization and global studies,


• multiculturalism,


• international relations,


• criminal justice,


• the environment,


• bioethics,


• health,


• political science and current events,


• psychology,


• arts,


• literature

It presents points of view and historical and current experiences from diverse cultures and traditions world-wide. This release now provides 708 titles, equaling approximately 585 hours.

Try it and let us know what you think - send feedback to Cath Marlowe

Trial - French Language Journals

We have arranged a trial to a collection of French language journals from CAIRN

A variety of subject areas are covered, including geography, history, political science and sociology

To access go to: http://www.cairn.info Access is only available on-campus for the duration of the trial

The trial ends on 14 June 2010

Please explore this resource and send any feedback to Sarah Robbins

Trial - Skills 4 Study Campus

We have arranged a trial of Skills4studycampus.

It is an interactive e-learning resource focusing on the core study skills required to create successful coursework and achieve top grades. The site combines activities, practice and reflection to help users to learn and develop their study skills

To access go to: http://www.skills4studycampus.com/orglogin.aspx
Click on the Athens Authentication point link
Users will need to register the first time they use the site

Users need to allow pop-ups for the site to work properly

The trial ends on 28 May 2010

Please explore this resource and send any feedback to Sarah Robbins

Trial - The Illustrated London News Historical Archive

We have arranged a trial of the Illustrated London News Historical Archive.

It became the world's first illustrated weekly newspaper, sparking a revolution in journalism and news reporting. The publication presented a vivid picture of British and world events - including news of war, disasters, royalty, social affairs, the arts and science. Containing over 260,000 full colour pages, fully searchable and browseable, the ILN Historical Archive 1842-2003 provides users with unprecedented access to the entire run of this unique historical record.

To access go to: http://www.galeuk.com/trialsite/

Username and password are required

Username and password are both case sensitive and the trial ends on 6 May 2010

Please explore this resource and send any feedback to Sarah Robbins

Trial - The Financial Times Historical Archive 1888-2006

We have arranged a trial of The Financial Times Historical Archive. This archive is the complete searchable facsimile run of the world's most authoritative daily business newspaper. Every article and advertisement ever printed in the paper can be searched and browsed individually and page by page. This is an essential, comprehensive and unbiased research tool for everyone studying public affairs, and economic and financial history of the last 120 years.

To access go to: http://www.galeuk.com/trialsite/

Username: xLJMU3
Password: FTarchive

Username and password are both case sensitive and the trial ends on 29th March 2010

Please explore this resource and send any feedback to Cath Marlowe

Trial - Global Issues in Context

We have arranged a trial to Global Issues in Context.

Global Issues in Context delivers the tools for understanding the state of the world today. With a balanced selection of articles, references, video, audio, images and more to support the search
for current, authoritative and accurate information.

Coverage of broad issues – like human rights, world trade and climate change – is complemented by more narrowly focused subjects, such as the genocide in Darfur and the product safety of Chinese-made products. Together, this depth of content ensures an eye-opening and thought-provoking research experience.

To access this trial go to: http://www.galeuk.com/trialsite/

Username: xLJMU2
Password: Globaliss

These are case sensitive and trial runs until 17th March 2010.

Please send any feedback to Cath Marlowe

Trial - Oxford Scholarship Online

A trial has been set up to Oxford Scholarship Online.

This resource is a vast and rapidly expanding cross-searchable library which now offers quick and easy access to the full text of over 3,000 of the very best scholarly Oxford books in Biology, Business and Management, Classical Studies, Economics and Finance, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health and Epidemiology, Religion and Social Work.

You don't need to log on to access this resource on campus just go to: www.oxfordscholarship.com

To trial off-campus you would need to use the Off-Campus Applications Service

The trial runs until 10th March 2010

Please send any feedback to Cath Marlowe

Trial - Global Reference on the Enviornment, Energy and Natural Resources

We have trial set up to Global Reference on the Environment, Energy and Natural Resources (GreenR)

GreenR is a new online resource that offers authoritative content on the development of emerging green technologies and discusses issues on the environment, sustainability and more.

It is interactive and current, allowing users to navigate issue, organisation and country portals. A one-stop site, this resource includes: - News - Videos - Unique commentaries - Primary source documents - Statistics

GREENR's reliable content is organised in highly accessible, visually appealing research areas covering relevant categories, including: energy systems; population; climate change; and others.

To access go to http://www.galeuk.com/trialsite/
Login details:

username: xLJMU
password: GREENR

Please note both are case sensitive. Trial runs until 23 Feb 2010. Send feedback to Cath Marlowe

New Trial

We have just arranged a trial to Cinema Image Gallery, this resource is advertised as one of the world's finest and most comprehensive still image archives of film, television and entertainment history. It has coverage starting from the latter part of the 19th century and features links to biographies and other related articles.

You shouldn't need to log on to use this resource on-campus, just click on Cinema Image Gallery. If you are off-campus the UserID and password are as follows:

UserID: AXF16

Password: UNEN024268

Try it out and let us know what you think. You can post comments here or email Cath Marlowe with your views on the resource