The Library has expanded its collections for 2026 with a range of new journals, databases, eBook collections, and Open Access publishing agreements. These additions support teaching, learning, and research across disciplines, while expanding access to high‑quality scholarly content.
🎨 New Journal Subscription
Journal of Contemporary Painting (2025–present)
A leading international journal exploring contemporary painting practice and theory. Ideal for students and researchers in fine arts, visual culture, and creative practice.
🔓 Publish Open Access with New Read & Publish Agreements
UC researchers can now publish Open Access in more journals without paying article processing charges (APCs):
· Emerald Read & Publish (Education & Management collections)
· Taylor & Francis Open Access Agreement (All Content)
📊 New Databases
The world’s leading database for mathematical research, offering authoritative reviews, citations, and publication data.
Cochrane Library (via Ovid)
An essential evidence‑based medicine resource, providing systematic reviews to support clinical practice, health research, and policy.
📚 New Perpetual Access Collections
Real‑world teaching cases from global and diverse contexts, including:
- Emerging Markets Case Studies
- The CASE Journal
- The Case for Women
Ideal for business, management, and leadership teaching.
Emerald Journal Backfiles
Extensive archival access to Emerald journals, with content dating back to 1898, strengthening long‑term research coverage.
Oxford Intersections: AI & Borders
A curated, interdisciplinary research programme exploring how artificial intelligence intersects with borders, governance, ethics, and society. New content develops over a three‑year cycle.
Oxford Very Short Introductions
Perfect for undergraduates and anyone seeking a reliable starting point in a new subject area.
Springer Engineering eBook Collections (2025 & 2026)
Unlimited, DRM‑free access to research and textbooks across: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Computer, and Materials Engineering.
Taylor & Francis Indigenous Studies Curated eBook Collection
An interdisciplinary collection exploring Indigenous knowledge, identity, and issues worldwide, spanning education, humanities, law, politics, sustainability, and more.
📖 Explore Thousands of eBooks via Evidence‑Based Acquisition (EBA)
Emerald EBA eBooks
Access 8,800+ DRM‑free eBooks, with new titles added throughout 2026. Titles used most by UC users will be selected for permanent purchase.
Oxford Scholarship Online (OSO) EBA
One‑year access to 25,000+ scholarly eBooks across 27 subject areas — all DRM‑free with unlimited user access.
🔍 Start exploring
All resources are available now via Library Search.
If you’d like help using any of these collections — or want to know how they support your teaching or research — your Subject Librarian would be happy to assist.
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