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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I (Alice, the Business librarian) am doing the librarian drop-in at the LibSmart point, round the side of the @brunellibrary.bsky.social Helpdesk today 2-3pm. Looking forward to chatting with students who need my help / getting on with teaching prep and emails if it’s quiet.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The 1st of this week’s Bloomberg Certification classes this morning was fully booked. There are spaces left on tomorrow’s class. Register for the time &space to set up a Bloomberg account & learn about the great e-learning certification options available to you libcalendar.brunel.ac.uk/event/4593208

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Bloomberg Certification

Bloomberg is a global financial markets database providing economic, company and industry data, and reports. It includes business news, analytics and real time pricing for...

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As we set up the @brunellibrary.bsky.social stall for the second day of the Welcome Village, this has included topping up the pens and pencils. When I’m at a conference I often feel a bit awkward about taking freebies. When I’m working at at a stall I’m thrilled when people come and take things!

Close up on pots of pens, pencils and sweets.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Earlier today I did a talk in the undergraduate welcome events for Business School departments. It was lovely to talk with new students. Lots of information, but a particular thing I want people to remember is that I’m running Bloomberg Certification half hour classes next week and week 3.

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LibGuides: Data and Statistics: Bloomberg

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I’m enjoying the welcome week vibes. Lovely chatting with new students. Other Library colleagues are there now, and I’ll be back later. We’re in the marquee in Benjamin Zephaniah Square until 4pm.

A stall promoting Brunel Library. A table and display with posters, leaflets and freebies. A woman, Alice, sitting behind the table.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

These Systematic Literature classes (three of them) are coming up next week.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The second Bloomberg class at @brunellibrary.bsky.social next week is Using Bloomberg with Excel, Tuesday 2nd June 1-3pm libcalendar.brunel.ac.uk/event/4533933 Sign up to learn about exporting data, the Excel add-in & creating Bloomberg Query language (BQL) formulas for importing datasets.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

There are two Bloomberg classes coming up in @brunellibrary.bsky.social next week. The first is on Monday (1st June) 1-3pm: Getting Started with Bloomberg libcalendar.brunel.ac.uk/event/4533927. Sign up to get practical experience exploring this great database with historical and real time data.

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Getting started with Bloomberg

Bloomberg is a global financial markets database providing economic, company and industry data, and reports. It includes business news, analytics and real time pricing for over 5...

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Interested in improving your use of EBSCO databases (like Business Source Premier, Academic Search Complete, APA PsycInfo...) when searching for literature? There is an edited recording of the @brunellibrary.bsky.social training I ran in February. Available for anyone at Brunel to access.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Recordings from my recent @brunellibrary.bsky.social Systematic Literature Review sessions (1: Structure & Planning; 2: Searching, Screening & Reporting; 3 Screening, Following up & Reporting) are now all available for Brunel people. Links to each recording, & specific sections, via this FAQ.

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I am a business/economics/social sciences student/researcher and want to use the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) research method. How can I learn about this? - LibAnswers

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Just scheduled lots of @brunellibrary.bsky.social LibSmart classes (sign up via LibCal now / InkPath soon). First to share is a new session on Using Bloomberg with Excel, on Monday 2nd June. Really excited for this session, which includes a focus on developing Bloomberg Query Language (BQL) formulas

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Using Bloomberg with Excel

Bloomberg, available on fixed terminals in the Library Financial Resources Suite, is a global financial markets database providing economic, company and industry data, and reports....

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I (Alice) will be doing the librarian drop-in at the LibSmart point at the @brunellibrary.bsky.social Help desk today, Wednesday, at 1pm (soon!). My 1st in a while, after several weeks of clashes with teaching. Drop by for help with literature searching, secondary data collection, referencing & more

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

It was great to talk Bloomberg as part of Brunel Future Business Week yesterday. If you missed it and would like to know more about this great resource, considering registering for the Getting Started With Bloomberg class next week. Tuesday 17th March 11am-1pm libcalendar.brunel.ac.uk/event/4498821

A computer room (the Brunel Library Financial Resource Suite) with two rows of desks with two Bloomberg monitors showing graphs. Students sat at the desks. A big screen with Bloomberg on the wall and a woman standing presenting.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

A reminder for anyone working on literature reviews - there is a recording I made recently on Identifying and Searching Effectively in Quality Journals - why and how (and the pros and cons of this kind of filtering).

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T. Keith Edmunds @tkedmunds.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

A number of academic journals have joined BlueSky in recent months, so I am updating my lists. First: #business and #management journals. Take a look and please let me know what I've missed. You can find the current list here: bsky.app/profile/did:... #Thread of all lists... #academicsky

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

My @brunellibrary.bsky.social Systematic Literature Review LibSmart workshops are coming up next week, in 3 parts. This link is to Part 1 (Structure & Planning), Monday 11-1. There are links in the event to parts 2 (Scoping, Searching & Search Results) & 3 (Screening, Following up, Reporting, etc).

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Introduction to Systematic Literature Review: Part 1. Structure and Planning

Systematic Reviews are a type of literature review which are comprehensive and replicable, ensuring that all relevant research is considered for inclusion. This research method,...

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Something I've highlighted in my lectures this week, re the value of getting feedback on literature review searches, is that there are librarian LibSmart drop-ins every weekday at the @brunellibrary.bsky.social Help desk. Usually 1-3pm (with a few gaps). See the rota here for who will be there when

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LibGuides: LibSmart: Libsmart Help Point Rota

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Last chance to register for the new @brunellibrary.bsky.social LibSmart session on EBSCO databases. Learn how to make the best use of databases like Academic Search Complete, Business Source Premier and PyscInfo. Coming up tomorrow (Wednesday 11th February) 11am-1pm. More details and registration:

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Literature Searching in EBSCO Databases: Searching, Saving and Exporting

The EBSCO database platform is the location of many key journal databases available via Brunel Library, that students and researchers across a variety subject areas should consider...

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

I'll be doing the Academic Liaison Librarian LibSmart drop-in at the @brunellibrary.bsky.social Help desk today (Wednesday) 2-3pm, coming up soon. Available to help with searching, data, reference management, Systematic Literature Review and more.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

These are my three Systematic Literature Review sessions - coming up in March. Looking forward to discussing this topic (which I have lots of enthusiasm for) with students and researchers.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

New FAQ with guidance on identifying journals in the CABS (Chartered Association of Business Schools) Academic Journal Guide & options for searching in selected journals in Business Source Premier. Lots more topics too-see links to sections in new recorded training libanswers.brunel.ac.uk/faq/286218

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What guidance is available on searching for quality articles in quality journals? - LibAnswers

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

As well as bookable appointments (link on the Business & Management Library Guide), I am rota’d at the Library Helpdesk once or twice a week, available for Customer Services staff to refer students on to me for research support. This week I’ll be there today (Monday) 2-3pm & Thursday 1-2pm.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I'm running a new @brunellibrary.bsky.social LibSmart class in February, about making the best use of EBSCO databases like Business Source Premier. Sign up to learn about effective searching, saving searches & results & exporting to deduplicate & keep a record libcalendar.brunel.ac.uk/event/4500480

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Literature Searching in EBSCO Databases: Searching, Saving and Exporting

The EBSCO database platform is the location of many key journal databases available via Brunel Library, that students and researchers across a variety subject areas should consider...

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Lots of LibSmart sessions scheduled for the coming semester, which I'll share gradually. First up (from me anyway) is a Bloomberg class. Following feedback on many occasions I'm trying out making these classes longer, with more time for practical activity. libcalendar.brunel.ac.uk/event/4498812

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Getting started with Bloomberg

Bloomberg is a global financial markets database providing economic, company and industry data, and reports. It includes business news, analytics and real time pricing for over 5...

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

I (Alice, business librarian), will be doing the librarian drop-in at the @brunellibrary.bsky.social Help desk today, Monday, 1-2. Looking forward to chatting with students & researchers. Warning: I’ll be coming straight from teaching a Bloomberg class 12-1, & leaving promptly for a meeting at 2pm!

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

I (Alice, business librarian) will be doing the librarian drop-in at the @brunellibrary.bsky.social Helpdesk twice this week. Weds 1-2pm & Thurs 2-3pm. Speak to my colleagues & they can refer you to me for the likes of Bloomberg (& other data sources!), structured searching, reference management…

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I (Alice, business librarian…) will be doing the librarian drop-in at the @brunellibrary.bsky.social Helpdesk, ground floor, today 1-2pm (Thursday). Come by & my colleagues will direct you to me if needed. On topics like literature searching, market research, secondary data, reference management.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I (Alice, business librarian) will be doing the librarian drop-in at the LibSmart point at the side of the @brunellibrary.bsky.social Helpdesk today (Thursday) 1-2pm. Come & see me for in depth subject enquiries-literature searching, databases, market research, data sources, reference management…

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

The first Getting Started with Bloomberg class of the year was held earlier this week in the Financial Resources Suite at @brunellibrary.bsky.social. This was fully booked, with a waiting list. Book a space now for the next class, coming up on Wednesday 22nd October.

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Getting started with Bloomberg

Bloomberg is a global financial markets database providing economic, company and industry data, and reports. It includes business news, analytics and real time pricing for over 5...

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

I (Alice, the business librarian) am on call today, Thursday 9th October, 1-2pm. If you come to the Library Helpdesk at this time my lovely Customer Services colleagues will help you, and call me to come out from my office for more complex queries. If not I will be working away on teaching prep!

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

As I do every year at this time, I’ve been admiring the autumn leaves on the trees in the John Crank Gardens.

Big trees, leaves in differing shades of green and orange, against a blue sky.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Introduction sessions for new students across the Brunel Business School College. It was lovely to see people, and to hone my ideas for what I will be talking about in information literacy classes over the coming semester (a work in progress!)

PowerPoint slides. Title slide: Library Introduction: Evidence based information for Learning and Research. Alice Cann, Academic Liaison Librarian for Business. Illustrated with a stone pie chart. Second slide is headed The Library is for… and has a word cloud. The biggest words are journals, books and help.

A PowerPoint slide titled: Business resources to know about. Colourful sections on Library search, Journal databases and collections, Newspaper sources, E-book providers, Market research databases, Case studies, Data sources and Audiovisual

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

It’s been a busy Welcome Week for this business librarian: Staffing the @brunellibrary.bsky.social stall at the Welcome Village several times (along with colleagues). We saw hundreds of new students. Glad to be doing this as a team, and collaborating on setting up and take down.

A table with blue tablecloth, containing leaflets, freebies and Lego. A woman in a blue cardigan sitting behind. A blue display board with photos.

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I often recommend creating an account when using EBSCO databases, such as Business Source Premier. It's useful for saving searches to come back to, eg for Systematic Literature Reviews, or searching in selected journals. We've had issues lately with access to EBSCO accounts - here's a workaround.

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How can I access my EBSCOhost account for saving searches and results, and accessing things I've saved in the past? - LibAnswers

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Did you know? In addition to all our wonderful Brunel resources, as a member of the University of London (which we are part of), you also have access to lots of online journals, books and databases via Senate House Library. See the recently created FAQ for more details, including how to sign up

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How do I join Senate House Library? - LibAnswers

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

The next Systematic Literature Review workshops, for social sciences researchers, are now open for booking. There are 3 parts, on 24th & 25th February: 1 Structure & Planning 2 Scoping, Searching & Search Results 3 Screening, Following up, Reporting & Later stages (Links to parts 2 & 3 in part 1)

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Introduction to Systematic Literature Review: Part 1. Structure and Planning

Systematic Reviews are a type of literature review which are comprehensive and replicable, ensuring that all relevant research is considered for inclusion. This research method,...

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

Business students and researchers can learn about effectively searching for books, journal articles, market research and secondary data in this new video on Business Specific Resources brunel.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Page...

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 24/09/2024

All ready to meet with the new Brunel Business School undergraduate students!

Library display with posters, laptop (with Bloomberg) and leaflets

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 23/09/2024

New business students & researchers can learn about the Library through the newly updated Library Basics & Getting Help video. Includes: Finding & borrowing books Basic searching for journals & articles Reading Lists Subject Guides Getting Help (FAQs, workshops, appointments, training Referencing

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 09/09/2024

I'm working on slides for an updated library intro for new students - this one a Library basics, another to come later on Business specific resources. I'm aiming to have this recorded and edited and ready for Welcome week, coming up soon!

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 03/09/2024

I'm preparing for the new academic year, and have updated the LibAnswer FAQ on Systematic Literature Reviews. This now has links to the edited recordings of the two classes I ran on this topic in June, 1. SLR Structure and Planning, 2. SLR Searching, Screening & Reporting. Links to sub-sections too!

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I am a business/social sciences student/researcher and want to use the Systematic Literature Review research method. How can I learn about this? - LibAnswers

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 10/06/2024

I've set up some appointments for tomorrow (Tuesday) & Wednesday this week, & a bit for next week (I hope to add more for next week too libcalendar.brunel.ac.uk/appointment/... Available to help with literature searching, systematic reviews, secondary data collection, market research, referencing...

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Make an Appointment - LibCal - Brunel Library

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 08/06/2024

As well as all our academic books & journal articles, we have popular reading-good for inspiration & general interest. I'll post highlighting these every so often. 1st an ebook, access for 3 simultaneous users, Hysterical: Exploding the Myth of Gendered Emotions, by Pragya Agarwal #PopularReading

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 07/06/2024

Business researchers often want to focus on high ranking journals. I recommend searching across many journals, assessing with multiple criteria, but it can be useful to do a search within 3 & 4 star journals in your field. This can help avoid missing key articles libanswers.brunel.ac.uk/faq/245924

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I need to search within journals rated 3 or 4 stars by the Chartered Association of Business Schools (ABS) - LibAnswers

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BBS Librarian - Alice @bbslibrarian.bsky.social · 06/06/2024

Did you know... that even when you're a librarian with 20 years experience, you sometimes forget which EBSCO database you're in (or meant to be in). Business Source Premier & Academic Search Complete-they look nearly the same but have very different content! Access both databases via the LibGuide

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LibGuides: Business and management: Databases

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