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Do you want to discover efficient ways of conducting research?
Starting from April, the UM Library is launching a series of 15-minute talks about online tools and useful tips that can assist you with your assignments and dissertations.
During the first two weeks of April, the talks will focus on the following subjects:
Make sure to reserve a place by sending an email to reservations.lib@um.edu.mt or calling on 2340 2541.
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In the absence of a tradition of translation of Shakespeare's Sonnets into Maltese, Prof. Oliver Friggieri embarked on the task to translate a collection of twelve. According to Prof. Friggieri, 'Shakespeare's Sonnets have survived the test of time not only because they have great thematic and technical merits but also because they are essentially simple, clear and easily understandable by all' (p. 471). View the sonnets in Maltese in OAR@UM.
BirdLife Malta's publications in OAR@UM - view the publications.
Il-Merill, the ornithological journal that serves as a medium for the publication of articles and short notes dealing with any aspect of ornithology having a bearing on the Maltese Islands and the Mediterranean. It also carries systematic lists of birds recorded in the Maltese Islands, rarities reports as well as bird ringing reports.
Bird's Eye View, a quarterly members' magazine and Bird-talk, a newsletter, both full of information on BirdLife's latest news and achievements and exciting updates on their ongoing research projects, education initiatives and information on how to join the campaigns.
Il-臓rajja wara l-Kelma: Infittxu l-img魔oddi u l-pre偶ent by Charles Briffa
Every word in a language has its own background story. The same goes for the Maltese language. In this recent publication, Prof. Briffa explores the linguistic aspects of the Maltese language and how this was influenced by various social classes throughout the country's vast history. This book is divided into two sections. The first part gives the reader some general information about the different aspects of the language and its uses, while mentioning certain idioms, expressions and language symbolism. The second (and largest part of the book) consists of a number of words and terms, sorted in alphabetical order, which are followed by very interesting explanations of the word's origin. This includes a combination of archaic and new terms which have infiltrated in the Maltese language throughout the years, making this very fascinating book all about the pursuit for both our historical and linguistic past and present.
The list of new Melitensia accessions is available online.
Starting from April, the UM Library is launching a series of 15-minute talks about online tools and useful tips that can assist you with your assignments and dissertations.
During the first two weeks of April, the talks will focus on the following subjects:
- Digital Libraries
- Building Search Queries
- Alternatives to Google Scholar
- Evaluating your sources.
Make sure to reserve a place by sending an email to reservations.lib@um.edu.mt or calling on 2340 2541.
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Databases
The University of Malta Library subscribes to a substantial number of databases. Their content includes a wide variety of articles across different fields of study. The list of databases is available on the Library website.~~~
What's new in OAR@UM
A Maltese translation of twelve sonnets by William Shakespeare - translated by Prof. Oliver Friggieri (2009) in M. Pfister, & J. Gutsch (Eds.), William Shakespeare's sonnets for the first time globally reprinted: a quartercentenary anthology. Oliver Friggieri Collection.In the absence of a tradition of translation of Shakespeare's Sonnets into Maltese, Prof. Oliver Friggieri embarked on the task to translate a collection of twelve. According to Prof. Friggieri, 'Shakespeare's Sonnets have survived the test of time not only because they have great thematic and technical merits but also because they are essentially simple, clear and easily understandable by all' (p. 471). View the sonnets in Maltese in OAR@UM.
BirdLife Malta's publications in OAR@UM - view the publications.
Il-Merill, the ornithological journal that serves as a medium for the publication of articles and short notes dealing with any aspect of ornithology having a bearing on the Maltese Islands and the Mediterranean. It also carries systematic lists of birds recorded in the Maltese Islands, rarities reports as well as bird ringing reports.
Bird's Eye View, a quarterly members' magazine and Bird-talk, a newsletter, both full of information on BirdLife's latest news and achievements and exciting updates on their ongoing research projects, education initiatives and information on how to join the campaigns.
Open Access fact of the month
Open Access is considered to be one of the six main pillars of Open Science, with the other five including Open Data, Open Source, Open Methodology, Open Peer Review, and Open Educational Resources. Whilst the principles of Open Science date back as far as the advent of an academic journal in the late 17th Century, the concept of Open Access is much younger in comparison. Its emergence can be traced back to the 1970s when computer scientists began self-archiving (and in doing so effectively disseminating) their works using anonymous ftp archives, giving a concrete shape to the idea of making research outputs available online, free of charge and other possible restrictions.
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What's new at Melitensia
Melitensia's book of the month - March 2019Il-臓rajja wara l-Kelma: Infittxu l-img魔oddi u l-pre偶ent by Charles Briffa
Every word in a language has its own background story. The same goes for the Maltese language. In this recent publication, Prof. Briffa explores the linguistic aspects of the Maltese language and how this was influenced by various social classes throughout the country's vast history. This book is divided into two sections. The first part gives the reader some general information about the different aspects of the language and its uses, while mentioning certain idioms, expressions and language symbolism. The second (and largest part of the book) consists of a number of words and terms, sorted in alphabetical order, which are followed by very interesting explanations of the word's origin. This includes a combination of archaic and new terms which have infiltrated in the Maltese language throughout the years, making this very fascinating book all about the pursuit for both our historical and linguistic past and present.
The list of new Melitensia accessions is available online.
