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Off-Campus SMTP mail service ends.
As part of our on-going programme of security enhancements, we have already made some changes to the way that email is accessed. Earlier in the year we began by blocking basic authentication. This meant that users were no longer able to access their University email via mail clients/applications that rely on basic authentication (i.e. clear-text username and password) over legacy (old) protocols such as […]
Do you want to keep your reading history?
Your current Library Catalogue account holds the list of books that you have borrowed, this list is in your ‘Reading History’. Once we switch to the new LibrarySearch you won’t have access to your old Library account, so if you want to retain a copy of your Reading History: From the Library Catalogue home screen […]
Meet our new intuitive ReadingLists system.
This summer sees the introduction of a new flexible and intuitive ReadingLists system enabling teaching staff to easily prepare, manage and share module reading lists. The system is integrated with Canvas and a new Library management system to give immediate access to library resources, request material not in stock and reduce the need for emailing Word lists and the resulting bottlenecks […]
Library opening arrangements, Summer 2021
From next Friday 28 May 2021, the library opening hours will be changing slightly. We will move to our summer hours. There is only one change, the library will close at 5pm on Friday’s. Monday – Thursday 8 am – 8 pm Friday 8 am – 5 pm Saturday – Sunday 10 am – 5 […]
Coming soon …. LibrarySearch.
Getting ready for the new academic year, we are introducing a new and improved way to search the Library. From the 7th of June ‘LibrarySearch’ will replace our old Library Catalogue giving one-stop searching for books, e-books, dvds/videos, articles, digital media, and more. LibrarySearch helps you to manage your research. Sign-in (linked to your usual […]
World book night 2021
World Book Night is the annual celebration of books and reading on 23 April that brings people from all backgrounds together for one reason – to inspire others to read more. Presented by The Reading Agency in partnership with Specsavers, in 2021 they are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special “Books to Make You Smile” theme with their lead ambassador, Sandi Toksvig. […]
20 Things IS did for you in 2020
Over the last few weeks we have been sharing with you a selection of 20 things that IS have done for the staff and student community in 2020. We have of course done many, many more than 20 things, but we picked out a few to highlight them. Our Archives Team launched the Brig Digital […]
Teaching timetable survey
The University is undertaking a review of the way you access your Teaching Timetabling information and the detail included. We would like your input to know what is important to you. The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete. Please respond by 31st March 2021. As INTO and Access students receive their timetable […]
Library extended opening hours
In response to student requests we have extended the library opening hours starting from Wednesday 7th April. Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm Saturday – Sunday 10am – 5pm A click-and-collect service for hard-copy materials remains in place and study spaces must be booked in advance