Thanks to a suggestion card we received, we have created a chess area in the library to allow staff or students to take a break and spend some time playing chess. Playing chess can be a good way to reduce stress and promote mental well-being by engaging your mind and providing a distraction from daily stressors, […]
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Reporting phishing or spam emails
To ensure the security of our organization, it is crucial that everyone remains vigilant and reports any suspicious or phishing emails immediately. If you receive an email that seems unusual or asks for sensitive information, do not click on any links or download attachments. Instead, when you are in outlook right click the unopened email […]

Secure Password Management
Our digital lives require dozens of passwords. From university systems to banking, email to social media, each service demands secure access credentials. The challenge isn’t just creating good passwords anymore—it’s managing them all securely and efficiently. The University of Stirling Password Policy and Guidance can help inform you of best practice for creating strong passwords […]

We Want Your Feedback on Ebooks!
We are constantly striving to improve our ebook collection at the University of Stirling Library, and we need your help! We would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with our ebooks. How do you access our ebooks? Do you use the additional features? What other titles should we buy? (if available) We value your […]

Seven Library and IT tasks to complete before you graduate.
Congratulations, you made it! Whether you have completed your Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught or Postgraduate Research qualification, there are some tasks you may want to do before your graduation date. At the end of your studies, your access to the University network and services will cease. There are, however, some services that we can offer you […]

Celebrating Women’s History Month in the library
Moving forward together! Inspiring generations. As March unfolds, we embark on a celebration, reflection, and empowerment journey as we observe Women’s History Month. This annual commemoration serves as a poignant reminder of women’s countless contributions and achievements throughout history. To honour and amplify women’s voices, our librarians have curated a special collection that encapsulates the […]

AppsAnywhere maintenance
On Tuesday 4th March during reading week AppsAnywhere will be down for a period of maintenance for approximately 1 hour from 9:00. There will be no impact on CloudPaging player or any software you are already running from it. If you have any questions about this please contact information.centre@stir.ac.uk

Word Processing Your Dissertation
More training sessions announced for Word Processing Your Dissertation Are you dreading the word formatting part of your dissertation? Fear not! We’ve added a new section to the Canvas and Learning Technologies (Students) module, including help, training videos, and a template document to drop your text into. From creating and saving a new document to creating […]

Round up of RAK day in the library.
Random Acts of Kindness Day 2025 was last Monday,17th February. It was the perfect opportunity to spread a little joy and positivity in our University community. This year, the library has come up with a delightful way to celebrate – a biscuit giveaway with positive notes from none other than our beloved University squirrel! To […]

Celebrating the Success of the Love Letters to the Library Campaign
We are thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of our Love Letters to the Library campaign! Your heartfelt messages have truly touched our hearts and reaffirmed the importance of our library and IT Services to the University community. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who took the time to share their love and appreciation […]