Library resources 24/7 this summer
Subject: Multidisciplinary
The Library isn't closing for the holidays! Look at books, journals, documentaries and library guides
You can continue to use the Library's digital collection in August, whenever you like and on any device. Here is a special selection of content that combines music, journals, documentaries and books, so that you can learn and be inspired and entertained over the summer.
Books
The UOC Library recommends
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Music
A list of videos of live concerts, documentaries about musicians and performances of classical operas and ballets.
A music playlist that combines film soundtracks, classical music and covers to create an atmosphere conducive to concentration and productivity.
A series of live recordings featuring familiar faces from the world of jazz, funk, soul and other styles. Listen to recorded performances by Elvis Presley, Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, The Temptations and many more.
Documentaries
The UOC Library contains the Academic Video Online collection of video documentaries on various subjects. You can turn on the Spanish transcription and subtitles. Some examples:
A.I. Revolution(Link opens in a new window)
A documentary that explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the world, from medicine to climate change. Various experts look at its current and future capabilities.
Deep rising(Link opens in a new window)
Narrated by the actor Jason Momoa, this documentary looks at the companies and individuals involved in the massive extraction of metals considered vital to the electric battery revolution.
Ancient powers (Link opens in a new window)
A six-part documentary series produced by the BBC that interweaves the history of the great civilizations of the ancient world – China, Rome, Greece, Egypt and India.
Picture a scientist(Link opens in a new window)
A biologist, a chemist and a geologist share their experiences as female researchers and explain the challenges they have faced in their careers.
La maleta mexicana (Link opens in a new window)
Three boxes, lost for decades, were discovered in an apartment in Mexico City in 2007. They contained 4,500 negatives of photographs by Robert Capa, David "Chim" Seymour and Gerda Taro.
Gratitude revealed(Link opens in a new window)
A visual and emotional journey directed by Louie Schwartzberg, famous for Fantastic Fungi, which explores the impact and importance of gratitude through personal accounts.
Literary adaptations(Link opens in a new window)
A selection of films and series based on works of literature, many of them broadcast by the BBC. These classic, high-quality adaptations include titles such as Jane Eyre and David Copperfield.
Game of thrones(Link opens in a new window)
A 60 minutes report on the famous HBO series, featuring interviews with the author George R.R. Martin and various cast members.
Library guides
Magazines
What's your hobby? You'll find general-interest magazines on travel, history, cooking, decorating and cinema in the My News newspaper library. These include: Viajes National Geographic, National Geographic, Forbes, Sàpiens, Muy interesante, Casa Viva, Cinemanía, Computer Hoy+, De Viajes, Fotogramas, Viajar, Ópera Actual, Enderrock and Descobrir.
Courses
The O'Reilly platform offers technology, business and professional development courses in English on topics such as programming, data analysis and business management.
You can personalize your learning by choosing the skills you want to develop (Python, cloud computing, etc.) or the role you want to fill (business analyst, project manager, etc.).
Sign into O'Reilly and select the Start Learning / Courses option from the top menu.