A new look for the library catalogue will be launched on 1st December 2016. The upgraded catalogue will offer an increased number of ways to explore the library’s printed and electronic collections. It will be possible to search for printed books, electronic books, printed journals, electronic articles and much more from one simple search box. New […]
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Electronic book access problems – now resolved
Further to our earlier post we are pleased to report that access problems to Dawson’s Books have now been resolved. Apologies for any inconvenience this caused.
Temporary access problem with Dawson’s electronic books
Along with other universities, we are currently experiencing problems with access to some of our electronic books, specifically those from our supplier called Dawson’s Books. Dawson’s Books are aware of these problems and Library staff are in contact with the company about this issue. There is currently no timescale available for when this issue will be resolved. […]
New look for MLA International Bibliography
As from today the MLA International Bibliography has a new look and feel. The search interface is very similar to Stirgate, and the functionality which was available in the old MLA is still there now (e.g. searching for a literary author as a subject). The MLA International Bibliography indexes research in Literature and Language. Check it out on the […]
Cloud computing webinars in October – learn more about Box
Free online training sessions about using Box, Stirling’s cloud storage tool, are now open for booking. More information and a link to sign up can be found here. Box offers all students and staff at the University of Stirling free, unlimited cloud storage and provides anytime, anywhere and any device access to your files. […]
Library catalogue downtime Monday 8th – Tuesday 9th August
As part of the planned upgrade to the Library Catalogue a period of downtime is required on 8th and 9th August. The following services will be unavailable from 3:30 pm on Monday 8th August until midday on Tuesday 9th August: Library catalogue Self issue and self return facilities Online book renewals via ‘My Library Record’ Article […]
Changes to RefWorks
Users of RefWorks may have noticed that when they exporting references from a database to their account they are offered a choice to use either “legacy RefWorks” or “new RefWorks”. University of Stirling staff and students should select the “legacy RefWorks” option, with the orange coloured logo. The new version of RefWorks has not […]
New books in the Teachers’ Collection
Library staff have recently purchased about 150 new books for the Teachers’ Collection. These books are a mixture of items to support those delivering the new Scottish curriculum and include materials for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams and a selection of contemporary young adult fiction. Some of these new books are on display in the Stirling campus Library entrance area, the […]
Library A-Z list of online resources and research guides maintenance 18th – 19th July
Due to essential maintenance and upgrading of the system, access to the library’s A-Z list of online resources and subject research guides may be disrupted from noon on Monday 18th July. We anticipate that the disruption will be over before midday on Tuesday 19th July. If you wish to use the library’s databases during this time and […]
Changes to the Library Catalogue this summer
Over the summer Information Services will be making significant changes to the Library catalogue. Once upgrades are completed the catalogue will have a more contemporary look and it will be possible to search not only our printed books and journals, but our online resources at the same time. What do I need to do […]