Canvas Drop-in Sessions for staff members are continuing to run during October. Please take the opportunity to discuss details of specific topics with a member of the project team This activity will end on Friday 20th October, with the project implementation completing. Schedule Wednesday, 11th October 10:00 – 12:00 Training Room 1, 4th Floor, Library […]
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Libraries Week 9-14 October
Libraries Week is an annual event providing libraries across all sectors with an opportunity to showcase their innovations and shout about the many fantastic services they have to offer! In celebration of Libraries Week, we will be joining forces with The Book Fairies. Our resident Library Book Fairy will spread their wings by ‘hiding’ books […]
BOS Service Transfer from the University of Bristol to Jisc
The transfer of the Bristol Online Surveys (BOS) service from the University of Bristol to Jisc is scheduled to take place during the week commencing 2 October 2017. To enable the transfer of its database, BOS will be offline from the morning of Tuesday 3 October for a period of up to 48 hours. During […]
Forgotten Your Student ID Card?
Concerned you won’t be able to get into the Library without your student ID card? Don’t worry. You can use your phone to enter the Library using the Stocard app. Stocard is a free app available for iPhone and Android phones. Simply download the app, add your student or staff ID card and use your […]
24/7 Library Study Zone
The 24\7 Library Study Zone will be partially closed on Thursday 31st August for the Forth Valley UCAS Conference. Part of the study zone will continue to be available and can be accessed via the fire door situated along the corridor opposite the pharmacy. Other 24/7 study facilities are available in the Cottrell Building. For further […]
Phishing, Social Engineering, Spear Phishing, Whaling – it’s all Fraud!
Recently, the university has been targeted by online criminals via fraudulent emails. Knowledge is absolutely our first line of defence. Learn the jargon and know what to look out for: Phishing Untargeted, mass emails sent to many people asking for sensitive information (such as bank details) or encouraging them to visit a fake website. Social […]
We’re not playing musical chairs…
Over the next week or so we will be undertaking a project to clean around 500 of the chairs in the Library and 24/7 Study Zone. There will be a bit of inconvenience while this is going on – e.g. Fewer seats available overall Some areas cordoned off Chairs being taken away to be cleaned and […]
Canvas Drop-in Sessions for Staff
Information Services are running Canvas drop-in sessions for staff members. These are informal sessions, in which you can come along at any point and either ask questions or just use one of the PCs to start working in Canvas with assistance where required. Sessions Running in August Date Time Room Wednesday 23th August 13:30 – 16:30 Training […]
Research Bites 2017 – New Programme of Events
Information Services and Research & Innovation Services are pleased to announce the 2017 Research Bites programme will launch next week. These are short, one hour sessions over lunch, to give you relevant information and skills regarding your research activities. All sessions and sign-up links are below, and session descriptors are also provided. Date Time Room Title […]
Who’s up for some good ol’ fashioned colouring in?
It’s good to take study breaks, especially during exam season. We’ve left some colouring sheets and coloured pencils in the Short Loan Collection area on Level Two in the Library for you to use. Please use the table and chair provided or grab a seat at the desks in corner and enjoy the beautiful views of the […]