Happy New Year to all of our staff and students! The Library will operate on the following basis until further notice. Opening Hours from Thursday 7th January Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00* Saturday & Sunday 10.00-17.00 *the IT Service desk will be available 5-8pm remotely via information.centre@stir.ac.uk Accessing the Library Please see our Library homepage for updated information […]
HS Talks – New Content from World Experts
Presentations and case studies giving ideas and inspiration to inform your dissertation, seminars and other course work. The latest releases include the virtual organization, negotiating, organizational politics, the poverty narrative, sociograms and collaboration, coworking, sustainability and a case study of Aldi. Access HS Talks via A-Z Online Resources from the University Portal. If login requested, […]
Dissertation research in lockdown: top tips
Researching for your dissertation but can’t get to the library? Lots of resources and services are still available – read on! Tip 1: Search the Library Catalogue for ebooks. You can filter your search results so that you only see ebooks. Tip 2: Check the Library Guide for your subject. You’ll find a list of […]
Scan to OneDrive
When you scan using one of the Universities Multifunctional device (MFD) you have the option to Scan to OneDrive. This is very easy to do. Logon to the MFD using your card or your username and password. Choose the scan option. You can then choose what format you would like your e.g. Jpg or PDF. […]
Sextortion emails and sextortion.
Sextortion emails Sextortion refers to the broad category of sexual exploitation in which abuse of power is the means of coercion, as well as to the category of sexual exploitation in which threatened release of sexual images or information is the means of coercion. These are just a different form of Phishing email. They contain […]
Access The Financial Times (ft.com)
To use the Library’s subscription to the Financial Times sign up via the University of Stirling Financial Times (ft.com) Registration Form. The FT will approve your account almost immediately allowing you full access to the paper and download the app. For further information see our Newspaper Guide or contact library@stir.ac.uk.
Password security
Why are passwords important? Having a password is the most basic level of protection you can have for your online accounts, be it your personal social media accounts, your online bank, or the University Portal. The problem is that everything is online now, and everything needs a password. So it may be tempting to make […]
Keep your software and apps secure by installing updates
Software and app updates contain vital security updates to help protect your devices from cyber criminals. Cyber criminals use weaknesses in software and apps to attack your devices and steal your identity. Software and app updates are designed to fix these weaknesses and installing them as soon as possible will keep your devices secure. You’ll […]
Stay safe on social media and secure your digital footprint
Social media is a great way to stay in touch with family, friends and keep up to date on the latest news. However, it’s important to know how to manage the security and privacy settings on your accounts, so that your personal information remains inaccessible to anyone but you. Control your privacy settings on social media platforms […]
Protect yourself from phishing and online scams
Scams are on the rise and many criminals are taking advantage of the fact that we are all spending increasing amounts of time online or on our phones. You are more likely to fall victim to fraud or cyber offences above any other crime, so it is important that you arm yourself with information on […]
Malware: what is it and how can you protect yourself?
Malware is short for “malicious software” and is an umbrella term describing any software designed to cause intentional damage to your computer or network. Malware is software that can: disrupt computers and devices steal sensitive or confidential information spy on users Here are some common types of malware that you might have heard about: Virus: […]