You've got a new database to play with

It's called Scopus and it's definitely worth exploring.

I like it because you can do quite in depth analysis on how references are used, which references have been written by researchers/lecturers at University of Bedfordshire and lots more besides.

As a quick introduction I'd suggest you watch the video above. If you're in your final year then you may not be inclined to learn yet another new thing at this stage, but for those of you who haven't yet started dissertations it will be worth your while.

It isn't all full-text (when is it ever?), but that issue can often be overcome by combining Scopus searches with DISCOVER and other document supply options such as SCONUL. Also, it can put results into slightly prettier formats than DISCOVER, so for those of you who are visual learners it may suit your style.

If you'd like a Scopus training session then ask your lecturer to contact me and we'll work something out.

Or if you'd like to get on with it just go here and get started.

As a final point I should probably apologize for not showing this to my newest subscribers earlier today but after a 6 hour session I thought you'd had enough!

I think we should start seeing other people

First thing to make clear- it's not you, it's me.

I just think it's all been getting a bit too 'cosy' lately and you know I need my space sometimes. I told you this when we started seeing each other.

So here's my suggestion. Go and see what other blogs are out there. Experiment. Find out what you're interested in, whether it be blogs by social workers, criminologists, politicians or pretty much any other professional role you can think of. Just remember that bloggers are people too and their opinions will be their own. The easiest way to search for blogs is via the Google Blog search option which you can find here.

Just remember I'm not kicking you out. Think of it more as a trial separation. Don't look at me like that though or I'll lose my nerve and beg you to stay and then you'll end up resenting me and...well you know how it goes.

And if you'd like me to recommend some specific bloggers for your subject area email me or just ask if you see me around the library.

Now if you don't mind I think I've got something in my eye...

Time to once again call in some favours...

Oh don't be like that, you don't even know what I'm going to ask yet!
Here's the thing; we're trying to work out how you use (or don't use!) DISCOVER.

So...myself and a couple of other librarians are running a full day researching the issue on Tuesday 5th November.

If you want to take part you just need to turn up in the LRC, head for the customer service desk and whoever's on there will point you in the direction of room 101b. We're running the research all day from 9am to 5pm, so if you've a free 10 minute slot (I promise it'll only take about 10 minutes to complete) at any point you can just turn up and help us out.

If you'd like to ask me anything about the research then please do email me.

Thank you.