Resource lists are a great way to make sure the Library has all the materials on student reading lists and we are still welcoming teaching staff to send them. Complete our handy UniDesk Form, stir.ac.uk/2hd or email a copy to reading.lists@stir.ac.uk. We will order books, obtain digital copies of articles, update broken web links and […]
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BioOne Journals – Trial Until 25th August 2020
Search more than 200 leading titles in the biological, ecological, marine and environmental sciences. BioOne is available from the A-Z Online Resources on Portal until 25th August 2020. Email your feedback about BioOne.
Access to Capital IQ Resumed
You can create (or use an existing) personal login to use the Capital IQ database at the Company Information Guide on Portal: http://libguides.stir.ac.uk/company Note that it may take 24-48 hours to receive your login details. We apologise for the disruption to the CIQ service. We are still working with CIQ to resume the easier access […]
Capital IQ Unavailable
Capital IQ can not be accessed due to a system error. This is being investigated as a matter of urgency. Information will be posted once the issue is resolved.
Textbook not available? Try VitalSource
During this difficult period when libraries are closed VitalSource has opened up its E-textbooks collection until the end of June. If you can’t access an ebook via the Library Catalogue, try VitalSource – more information at: http://libguides.stir.ac.uk/covidlibsupport/vitalsource
Jove Science Education Videos – free to 15th June
Jove videos aid learning of science skills and fundamentals through short video demonstrations and practice tests. Subjects include: psychology, biology, chemistry, lab manual and clinical/nursing skills. Sign up and try them at http://jove.com and tell us what you think of them. Ends 15th June.
Free Access to International Monetary Fund’s eLibrary
The IMF eLibrary is free to browse or download over 21,000 articles, books, working papers and studies, data and statistical tools. Access it via the A-Z Online Resources or your Library Subject Guide. You will find information and perspective on macroeconomics, globalization, development, trade and aid, technical assistance, demographics, emerging markets, policy advice, poverty reduction, […]
Henry Stewart Business & Management Journals
The Henry Stewart Business and Management Journals are available for a free trial period to the end of April. Connect via the A-Z Online Resources or the Library Subject Guide for Business & Management. Try out the journals and send your feedback to shirley.millar@stir.ac.uk. The journals covers marketing, banking, finance and management and includes peer-reviewed […]
Problems Exporting to RefWorks
There is a problem exporting to RefWorks from databases supplied by EBSCO and Ovid. RefWorks are aware of this issue and are working to fix it. Databases affected include: Business Source, Cinahl, Historical Abstracts, Medline, Philosophers Index, Psycarticles, Psycinfo and SPORTDiscus. An alternative method in the meantime is to export a RIS file and separately […]
EndNote for Your Own Computer
The long awaited EndNote installation for personal devices is now available for Windows machines. See further guidance at https://libguides.stir.ac.uk/endnote/personal and request your download via UniDesk (Portal > UniDesk > IT >Software/Apps for your laptop). Additionally, the upgrade to EndNote X9.2 for University machines is available from the Software Center. X9.2 fixes an annoying bug with […]