We are delighted to announce a significant achievement for the University of Stirling’s Information Services – the attainment of Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional service to our students, faculty, and staff. What is Customer Service Excellence? Customer Service Excellence is a widely recognised […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month in the Library
As March unfolds, we embark on a celebration, reflection, and empowerment journey as we observe Women’s History Month. This annual commemoration serves as a poignant reminder of women’s countless contributions and achievements throughout history. To honour and amplify women’s voices, our librarians have curated a special collection that encapsulates the spirit of resilience, innovation, and […]
We’re back!
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the relaunch of our Library and IT Facebook Page! Discover a world of knowledge and tech updates right at your fingertips! Like our page to stay connected with the latest library events and resources. Uncover the latest in IT, helpful hacks, and stay ahead in the digital world. Hit […]
#UniMentalHealthDay in the library
#UniMentalHealthDay is an annual day to get the nation talking about student mental health and working together to make mental health a university-wide priority. No matter who you are, you can take part in this day. Join Student Minds and UMHAN on Thursday 14th March 2024 and let’s work together to ensure that no student is held back […]
Join us for Green week
At University of Stirling Green Week takes place every year and is an interactive week focused on sustainability, active travel, biodiversity, and waste reduction. The library has recently signed the Green Libraries Manifesto, and have joined the partnership with many other libraries to start taking action on climate today. Libraries occupy a place in the […]
Library Opening Hours – Easter 2024
The library will be open during the Easter weekend. Friday, 29 March – Monday, 1 April inclusive. Our opening hours are: Day Time Good Friday (29 March) 8am – 8pm Saturday (30 March) 10am – 8pm Easter Sunday (31 March) 10am – 8pm Easter Monday (1 April) 8am – 8pm Out with these hours you […]
International Women’s Day in the Library
Each year, the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women throughout society are celebrated during Women’s History Month and, on 8th March, International Women’s Day – which is also a time to reflect on the work that still needs to be done to achieve gender parity. International Women’s Day 2024 campaign theme is ‘Inspire […]
LibrarySearch now searches reference works
We are constantly working to make the library catalogue, LibrarySearch, even more useful. One new feature is that LibrarySearch now includes online reference works such as the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Who Was Who, the American National Biography and other dictionaries and encyclopedias. If you do a Search Everything search online reference works will […]
Dissertation support
Information Services and Student Learning Services offer support to students at every stage of your dissertation. Student Learning Services Support Student Learning Services (SLS) are available for face-to-face, virtual and drop-in tutorials. If you have any questions about the structure, writing, referencing, or editing your dissertation please do get in touch via email at SLS@stir.ac.uk […]
6 things to do before you graduate.
Yay, you have nearly done it. It won’t be long before your time at University of Stirling is over and you move on to the next exciting chapter in your life. We have written a handy Library and IT Checklist to help make your transition from student to graduate an easy one. 1. Email – […]
You said – We did
Over the last 4 weeks we have been sharing some of the improvements made to our service in 2023 as a result of your feedback. We love to get feedback from our users, which we regularly use to make changes to our services, spaces, support and resources. Do you want to give us feedback? Look […]