In an ideal world there would be a meta search engine for finding previously created research data – but no such tool currently exists. So for now, see our new Guide on the best sources and tools for finding data: http://libguides.stir.ac.uk/findingdata. Included in the Guide is a tool that’s a bit different: Zanran – […]
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WordPress server upgrade
If like me you have logged in to your word press blog today, you may have found that it looks a little different. We have upgraded our wordpress server to WordPress 5.0. This brings with it the new Gutenberg editor which is sufficiently different to the old editor that it may make you look twice. […]
The end is nigh for the old VPN/CampusNet.
Do you use VPN to connect to your home folder or to connect to your office PC? We have looked at recent logs and it shows that there are still a number of people who have recently used our VPN service. You may know this as “CampusNet” If you want to continue to access your home folders […]
New Stirling theses added to Research Repository in November #StirNewTheses
New Stirling theses added to Research Repository in November #StirNewTheses Congratulations to our Postgraduate Research students who submitted their theses to the University’s research repository, STORRE, during November. Some of the theses are available for reading immediately: The Relationship Between Maximal Strength and Performance Measures: A Correlational Study. By Scott Vallance http://hdl.handle.net/1893/28082 […]
Library and IT services during the University Holidays.
While many of you travel away from Stirling during the vacation period, we know that some of you may choose to stay on or near campus over the Christmas period. A list of the services available from the University Library is outlined below. The Library will be operating the following opening hours during the Christmas […]
Students – we want to hear from you! Tell us what you think about Digital Technology at the University and have a chance of winning an Amazon voucher…
For the third year in a row, we are participating in the JISC Digital Experience Insights survey (previously ‘Tracker’). We use this survey to find out how you are using digital technology at the University and what we can do to improve our services and support. For example, after you told us in last year’s […]
Alert for Home/Remote Workers – change to VPN service
Do you connect to the University network from home, or while travelling? If so, you probably use the University VPN service, known to some of you as “CampusNet”. This service is being replaced with a new service, which is already available, and you can access information here on how to set up your devices to […]
Google Scholar Button
I just came across the Google Scholar button by chance and it seems pretty handy (actually this is old news that I’m ashamed to say I’m just catching up with!). The extension is available for Chrome, Firefox and Safari – it adds a little button to your browser toolbar. Then you can select […]
Winter is coming …….
Remember the Beast from the East? Hopefully, we won’t have as much snow as we had last winter, but this may be the time to think ahead and get prepared. Staff who are able and have agreement from their department to work remotely, can find advice below on how to make sure you are ready […]
Top ten papers from our Research Repository in October #StirTopTenPapers
During October there were 49,895 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 4,814 research publications. The top ten downloaded items were: 1. Nike, Colin Kaepernick and the pitfalls of ‘woke’ corporate branding. By Chadwick, Simon; Zipp, Sarah http://hdl.handle.net/1893/27821 Downloads: 614 2. Inclusion for all? By Allan, Julie http://hdl.handle.net/1893/596 Downloads: 390 3. Do Elephants Show Empathy? […]