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    Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, What is the Oldest Book of All?

    Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, What is the Oldest Book of All? Read our latest blog post on MU Library Treasures

    Date: Tuesday, 01 April 2025

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    Echoes from centuries past: The captivating world of historical pamphlets

    What might greet you in the over 12,000 bound pamphlets from the 18th & 19th century at the top of the Russell Library staircase?

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    A comprehensive abstracting and indexing database from the American Psychological Association, PsycINFO provides access to scholarly literature in psychology and related disciplines, covering journal articles, eBooks, chapters, and dissertations from 1887 to the present. Ideal for research in behavioural science, mental health and social work.

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