Digital technology is a big part of university life. Whether you’re accessing course materials, joining an online session, using specialist software, studying in the Library or simply connecting to Wi-Fi, we want to make sure our digital services support you and your studies. That’s why we’re asking students to complete our Digital Experiences Survey. Your […]
Keep all your online accounts secure
Recently, a student contacted us after their online accounts had been hacked. They had lost access to their social media accounts as well as their private email address. It was a worrying and stressful situation, and a reminder of just how much of our personal and digital lives can be tied to a small number […]
Information Services User Satisfaction Survey 2026
You told us what you think about Information Services A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent Information Services User Satisfaction Survey. We emailed staff and students who had used our Information Centre service during the first three weeks of semester to ask for your opinion of your experience. […]
Winter Graduation: Library & IT Checklist
As graduation approaches, take a few minutes to sort out your Library and IT essentials. Save anything you want to keep, return borrowed items and make arrangements for services you may want to continue using after you leave Stirling. Keep your University email Want to keep your student email after graduation? Opt in via the […]
Exam Time in the Library – Autumn 2026
The Autumn exam period is on the way… and the Library is ready to be your study sidekick. Whether you’re all about pin-drop silence or prefer a background buzz, we’ve got a space that works for you. Level 3 = Silent Mode Activated From Monday, 23 November to Tuesday, 12 January, Level 3 is going […]
What would you tell your first-year self? 2026 edition
At the start of the semester, we put up a graffiti wall in the Library and asked our current students and staff a simple question: “What would I tell my first-year self?” And you certainly had plenty to say! We received over 100 pieces of advice on our wall this year. Some were practical, some […]
Hello Cosy season – Library blankets are back!
We know that studying can be hard, particularly when deadlines are looming and you’ve been sitting at a desk for hours. The last thing you need is to be distracted because you’re uncomfortable. We can’t make your deadlines disappear, sadly! But we can do what we can to make your time in the library a […]
Make the most of your essay feedback
Got feedback on an essay but not sure what to do with it? A free one-to-one writing tutorial can help you understand your feedback and work out how to strengthen your next assignment. We are offering a free service to all students: one-to-one writing tutorials with a published, professional writer through the Royal Literary Fund. […]
Boost your research and referencing skills with our library workshops
Assignments piling up? Not sure if you’re referencing correctly, struggling to find the right sources, or just want to make your research a little easier? Our next batch of library skills workshops is coming up, with practical sessions designed to help you build your confidence and develop skills you can put straight into practice in […]
Finding full-text research in AI tools with LibKey Nomad
Using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot to explore a research topic? LibKey Nomad can help you find full-text articles directly from these tools, making it easier to access research through the University Library. How does it work? LibKey Nomad now integrates automatically with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot across supported browsers. […]