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
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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 […]
RefWorks Unavailable
RefWorks is temporarily unavailable currently due to a technical fault. RefWorks are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. (12/12/19)
Westlaw UK Fixed
Technical issues preventing access to Westlaw UK have been resolved and the service restored. If you are asked to Sign-in, please scroll down to the option ‘Access through academic institution’ and select University of Stirling.
Westlaw Technical Issues
Westlaw UK is currently experiencing technical issues with access to content on the website. This is being worked on as a matter of urgency and Westlaw expect services to be resumed within the day (Friday 13th Sept)
Autumn Reading for Students
Resource lists are a great way to make sure the Library has all the materials on student reading lists. Teaching staff can request the creation of a reading list by completing our handy UniDesk Form, stir.ac.uk/2hd and the Library will do the rest. We will order books, obtain digital copies of articles, update broken web links and publish the […]