Explore Premium Academic Resources: New Trial Access from Oxford University Press

NU Library is pleased to announce that Oxford University Press (OUP) has provided the NU community with complimentary trial access to several of its leading academic platforms.

These resources are available free of charge until 15 April 2026 and can be accessed via the library’s A–Z Database List (marked as “Trial”). This is an excellent opportunity to explore high-quality scholarly content and evaluate resources that may support your research, teaching, and coursework.

Available Trial Resources

• Oxford Bibliographies Online: Curated research guides written by leading scholars — perfect starting points for essays, theses, and literature reviews.
• Oxford Handbooks Online: Authoritative review essays across disciplines — essential for in-depth academic insight.
• Oxford Research Encyclopedias: Peer-reviewed, continuously updated scholarly overviews across multiple subject areas.
• Oxford Scholarship Online: A vast collection of academic monographs from Oxford University Press.
• Oxford English Dictionary (OED): The definitive historical dictionary of the English language.
• Very Short Introductions offers concise and accessible expert introductions to a wide range of topics.

Access the databases via the NU Library A–Z list, explore resources in your field, and share your feedback. Trial access ends on 15 April 2026. For assistance using the database, please contact the NU Library team at library@nu.edu.kz.