During June there were 53,071 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 5,860 research publications. The top ten downloaded items were: 1. The Philosophical Foundations of Human Rights: An Overview. By Cruft, Rowan; Liao, S Matthew; Renzo, Massimo http://hdl.handle.net/1893/23324 Downloads: 527 2. Teacher agency: what is it and why does it matter? By Priestley, Mark; Biesta, […]
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Journal Citation Reports: 2020 release
This year’s edition of Journal Citation Reports (JCR) is now available. JCR is an immensely useful tool that lists Journal Impact Factors (JIFs) and other journal metrics. The Reports also monitor and exclude any journals that demonstrate anomalous citation behaviour. JCR can help you: – identify journals with the highest citation impact in your field […]
Top ten papers from our Research Repository in May #StirTopTenPapers
During May there were 64,170 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 5,994 research publications. The top ten downloaded items were: 1. A Systematic Review of the Impact of Summative Assessment and Tests on Students’ Motivation for Learning. By Harlen, Wynne; Crick, Ruth Deakin; Broadfoot, Patricia; Daugherty, Richard; Gardner, John; James, Mary; Stobart, Gordon http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19607 Downloads: […]
Returning your books
Do you have lots or any books that you would like to return? If you are still in Stirling you can still return books to the library in person. We have a book drop outside the Supermarket We have a book trolley at Willow Court Reception You can also return your books by post to; […]
New Stirling theses added to Research Repository in May #StirNewTheses
Congratulations to our Postgraduate Research students who submitted their theses to the University’s research repository, STORRE, during May. Some of the theses are available for reading immediately: The development of an intervention to support midwives in addressing multiple health behaviours with pregnant women. By Julie McLellan http://hdl.handle.net/1893/31105 Educated Inside: A Scottish Approach to Prisoner Education. By […]
Top ten papers from our Research Repository in April #StirTopTenPapers
During April there were 53,308 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 5,868 research publications. The top ten downloaded items were: 1. Career transitions in sport: European perspectives. By Wylleman, Paul; Alfermann, Dorothee; Lavallee, David http://hdl.handle.net/1893/7648 Downloads: 440 2. A Systematic Review of the Impact of Summative Assessment and Tests on Students’ Motivation for Learning. By […]
New Stirling theses added to Research Repository in March and April #StirNewTheses
Congratulations to our Postgraduate Research students who submitted their theses to the University’s research repository, STORRE, during March and April. Some of the theses are available for reading immediately: Cinema and Cultural Memory in The Bahamas in the 1950s. By Monique Toppin http://hdl.handle.net/1893/30780 Webs of influence: Investigating the effects of the forest mycorrhizosphere on soil carbon […]
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
Top ten papers from our Research Repository in March #StirTopTenPapers
During March there were 47,720 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 5,587 research publications. The top ten downloaded items were: 1. A Systematic Review of the Impact of Summative Assessment and Tests on Students’ Motivation for Learning. By Harlen, Wynne; Crick, Ruth Deakin; Broadfoot, Patricia; Daugherty, Richard; Gardner, John; James, Mary; Stobart, Gordon http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19607 Downloads: […]
1 to 1 appointment with your Subject Librarian
Did you know that you can still make an appointment with your Librarian? You can still book an appointment and we will try to meet via Microsoft Teams. Go to your Library Subject Guide and click the Book an Appointment button. Our Librarians will be happy to help you with any questions or support you may need […]