The login problems with RefWorks reported earlier have now been resolved. You should now be able to login to RefWorks without any problems. If you do encounter any difficulties please contact our Information Centre: infocentre@stir.ac.uk Clare Allan Subject Librarian
Category: IT News
RefWorks login problems at Stirling and across UK
A number of users of RefWorks have reported that their RefWorks account is suddenly not being recognised. Instead, users are receiving a pop-up saying that their email address appears to be invalid and they are being prompted to re-enter their email address. PLEASE NOTE: if you see this message when accessing RefWorks please DO NOT […]
Holiday access to resources – study space, PCs, direct links to services
The Library and Information Services are closed from 2pm on Tuesday 24th December until 9am Monday 6th January. However the Study Zone next to the Stirling Library will be open throughout the holidays 24/7. It provides study space and PC and printer access. As our email accounts will only be monitored sporadically over […]
Working from home over the winter
It’s that time of year again! So far the weather hasn’t been too bad (famous last words) but while the going is good, it’s wise to plan ahead for spells of less mild weather. Information Services has prepared information on how to access your work PC from home (only needed if there are specific […]
IS Open User Forum – your chance to speak directly to IT/Library managers
There will be an Information Services Open User Forum, today Monday 25 November, at 3pm in the Atrium area outside the Library. This is your chance to raise any Library / IT issues that you may have or ask us any questions. There is an agenda for the meeting on our website: http://www.stir.ac.uk/is/staff/about/openuserforum/ […]
Power outage in Stirling area 20th November 2013
Due to power outage in Stirling area on 20th November as of first thing on 21st November 200 of our IT services were unavailable. We are working hard to restore these and they are coming back on stream as this work progresses. We apologise for any inconvenience in the meantime.
Succeed notifications – get Succeed to tell you when new content is added
Did you know, Succeed can notify you via email of events in Succeed such as a new item of content being added to a module that you are taking or that a new assignment, survey or test is available along with other events. A short document is available on how to set up email notifications: […]
Information Services User Forum – your chance to speak to us directly
There will be an Information Services Open User Forum on Monday 25 November 2013 at 3pm in the Atrium outside the Library. All staff and students are encouraged to attend, in particular Library representatives in Academic Schools and Administrative Departments, and Students’ Union representatives. Please send any items for the agenda to IS […]
Serious new malware threat – CryptoLocker – PLEASE READ
A new malware threat, first known to be causing trouble in September 2013, is CryptoLocker. It is known as “ransomware” because it prevents you from accessing your files unless you pay money to the authors of it. It does this by encrypting the files on all local and mapped network drives that your computer can […]
About to graduate? Useful tips for what you need to do before you leave
Congratulations from IS on your impending graduation! We have compiled a short list of Library and IT tips which will help you make sure that you can leave the university without losing any of your files; access to your email account; access to Refworks etc. See the list here http://blogs.stir.ac.uk/isnews/?p=2963