Tucked away inside the library in the short loan collection on level 2 (entrance level) is a space designed for something we all need a little more of: breathing room. The Library Wellbeing Space was created as a calm, restorative area where you can pause, reset, and take care of your mental wellbeing in the […]
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Wellbeing Week at the Library: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect
Wellbeing Week (Monday 23rd – Friday 27th February) is coming up, and the Library is proud to be at the heart of it all. Whether you’re looking for a quiet moment of calm between lectures, a mindful activity to reset your focus, or inspiration for improving your wellbeing, we’ve created welcoming spaces and resources to […]
Library and IT Dream Team: Nominate for us for the RATE Awards!
Nominations are now open for the Students’ Union Recognising and Advancing Teaching Excellence (RATE) Award scheme — and we want to share why we think the Library and IT Services truly merit your support this year. You can submit your nomination now via the Student Portal, with entries open until Tuesday, 1st April. 🌟 Why […]
Love letters to your library
In typical romance novelist style we are asking for feedback from our users… Some places quietly shape our lives. They don’t shout about it. They don’t demand much from us. They simply wait, doors open, shelves lined, lights on. And somehow, over time, they become the backdrop to first discoveries, small escapes, big dreams, rainy […]
Secure Teams Meetings
We have seen an increase in AI bots joining Teams Meetings unannounced so here is some advice on setting up secure Teams Meetings. This needs to be done on a per-meeting basis as it is not currently the default setting. Further advice on Teams Meeting options can be found here: Meeting options in Microsoft Teams […]
Why Digital Skills Matter: Discover the Digital Skills Hub
In today’s world, digital skills are no longer optional — they are essential. Whether you are a student preparing for your future career or a staff member supporting learning, teaching, and services, digital capability plays a vital role in how we work, learn, and thrive. The Digital Skills Hub is there to support everyone in […]
Final year festival: celebrating your journey and preparing for what’s next
This year Information Services is part of a new Final Year Festival which will showcase the resources and support available to final year students as you approach the critical dissertation phase of your degree and prepare to leave the University. The Final year festival will run on week beginning 16th February – read on to […]
You Said, We Didn’t 2025
We love hearing your ideas, suggestions, and the occasional inspired rant about how the library should work. Many of your suggestions turn into real improvements. But some… well… here are a few things you asked for that we didn’t do – and why. “Stop the lights going out.” You said: The motion-sensor lights are annoying, they switch off when you’re studying […]
You Said, we Did – Library and IT Services at the University of Stirling
At Library and IT Services, we love listening to our students and staff — and taking meaningful action when possible. Over the past year, you’ve shared your experiences, frustrations and ideas, and we’ve been busy turning that feedback into real improvements. Here’s a look at what you told us, and what we did in response. […]
Kortext Functionality
Using a Kortext etextbook this semester? Did you know that you can use the Kortext study+ features to: More information: https://libguides.stir.ac.uk/ebooks