A guide to free images on the web

In a previous posting I have introduced you to the Wellcome Library collection.  

Wellcome images: c1890 steel arm

A Guide to Little-Known Image Collections with Millions of Free, Hi-Res Images is a useful blog which not only includes a link to the Wellcome Library collection but some more contains links to a number of other collections

It also shows you how to search on Google to only return images which are copiable.

Google’s Advanced Search form allows you to specify usage rights in your search so you can be sure to return results that match your preferred license.

Changes to the Cochrane Library

From the 28th June the Cochrane Library will have enhanced features which include

• better readability
• enhanced navigation
• improved functionality with new browser tools
• but best of all it will adapt to any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile, to give the optimal reading experience

So take a look at www.thecochranelibrary.com 

Draft Library and Knowledge Services Annual Report

We have changed the format of our annual report to make it more succinct but still reflect the service provided.  In particular, we are reporting on our performance indicators against our library standards for the first time.  If you wish to comment on the report or suggest developmental needs for the service,  you will find the report on the Library Microsite under documents.  If you are in the community and are unable to access this, then please contact Mary Hill (details in the Trust email directory).  This draft will be available until the end of June 2014.