Resource lists are a great way to make sure the Library has all the materials on student reading lists and we are still welcoming teaching staff to send them. Complete our handy UniDesk Form, stir.ac.uk/2hd or email a copy to reading.lists@stir.ac.uk. We will order books, obtain digital copies of articles, update broken web links and […]
Top Ten Thesis downloads in June #StirTopTenTheses
During June 1,403 theses in our research repository, STORRE, were downloaded a total of 21,780 times. The top ten downloaded theses were: 1. Towards A Novel Unified Framework for Developing Formal, Network and Validated Agent-Based Simulation Models of Complex Adaptive Systems. By Niazi, Muaz A K http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3365 Downloads: 1,325 2. Dimensions of service quality and service […]
Top ten papers from our Research Repository in June #StirTopTenPapers
During June there were 53,071 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 5,860 research publications. The top ten downloaded items were: 1. The Philosophical Foundations of Human Rights: An Overview. By Cruft, Rowan; Liao, S Matthew; Renzo, Massimo http://hdl.handle.net/1893/23324 Downloads: 527 2. Teacher agency: what is it and why does it matter? By Priestley, Mark; Biesta, […]
BioOne Journals – Trial Until 25th August 2020
Search more than 200 leading titles in the biological, ecological, marine and environmental sciences. BioOne is available from the A-Z Online Resources on Portal until 25th August 2020. Email your feedback about BioOne.
Journal Citation Reports: 2020 release
This year’s edition of Journal Citation Reports (JCR) is now available. JCR is an immensely useful tool that lists Journal Impact Factors (JIFs) and other journal metrics. The Reports also monitor and exclude any journals that demonstrate anomalous citation behaviour. JCR can help you: – identify journals with the highest citation impact in your field […]
Building Resources for your New Autumn Module in Canvas using BOB
As you start collating your resources from last year and looking at building your new modules, don’t forget that we have access to BOB – Box of Broadcasts. This is also called ‘Learning on Screen’. It is a HUGE repository of television programmes from the last few years. You can also request upcoming programmes as […]
Keeping your Windows 10 device up to date
Keeping your computer up to date helps you protect yourself from malware and direct hacking attempts designed to steal your personal information. Here is some guidance for keeping your Windows 10 PC up to date from home. Updating a personal device Windows 10 offers you the choice of when and how to get the latest […]
Access to Capital IQ Resumed
You can create (or use an existing) personal login to use the Capital IQ database at the Company Information Guide on Portal: http://libguides.stir.ac.uk/company Note that it may take 24-48 hours to receive your login details. We apologise for the disruption to the CIQ service. We are still working with CIQ to resume the easier access […]
Top Ten Thesis downloads in May #StirTopTenTheses
During May 1,448 theses in our research repository, STORRE, were downloaded a total of 25,093 times. The top ten downloaded theses were: 1. Towards A Novel Unified Framework for Developing Formal, Network and Validated Agent-Based Simulation Models of Complex Adaptive Systems. By Niazi, Muaz A K http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3365 Downloads: 1,666 2. Dimensions of service quality and service […]
Top ten papers from our Research Repository in May #StirTopTenPapers
During May there were 64,170 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 5,994 research publications. The top ten downloaded items were: 1. A Systematic Review of the Impact of Summative Assessment and Tests on Students’ Motivation for Learning. By Harlen, Wynne; Crick, Ruth Deakin; Broadfoot, Patricia; Daugherty, Richard; Gardner, John; James, Mary; Stobart, Gordon http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19607 Downloads: […]