Newspapers

The Library subscribes to some online newspapers

LexisLibrary Includes the Guardian, Herald, Independent, Telegraph, Times and more. Click on the News button on the toolbar at the top of the screen to start your search.

Many newspapers are also available online from the publisher's website, most with an archive. You may need to register.

Dundee City Libraries The Central Library takes several local and national newspapers. Electronic newspapers tend not to include photographs and other graphical information, so it may be necessary to consult the originals. Local newspapers are kept permanently. 

The National Library in Edinburgh has an extensive newspaper collection. Students wishing to consult any of these should check information on using the library.

Images and multimedia

Many images and other multimedia on the internet are protected by copyright. This means that you cannot just download and use them in a poster or presentation without checking for any restrictions. If you have any questions about copyright, please contact your Academic Librarian. Copyright User is also a useful online resource aimed at informing everyone who uses copyright about how to protect their work, how to license and exploit it, and how to legally re-use the work of others.

 

Audio visual equipment

A range of audiovisual equipment including microphones, cameras, DVD recorders, graphic pens and other items are available to borrow from the Library. These items must be booked 24 hours in advance and are collected and returned to SEZ. To find out more about the equipment and make a booking have a look, see our AV page.

DVD and audio collection

The Library also has a collection of DVDs and specialist audio materials including instrumental recordings, film soundtracks and SFX. You can search for these on LibrarySearch, and are borrowable for 1-week. There is no charge for borrowing a DVD, but there is a fine of 50p per day if it is returned late. 

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