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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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 […]
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 […]
Top Ten Thesis downloads in October #StirTopTenTheses
During October 1,270 theses in our research repository, STORRE, were downloaded a total of 21,732 times. The top ten downloaded theses were: 1. Towards A Novel Unified Framework for Developing Formal, Network and Validated Agent-Based Simulation Models of Complex Adaptive Systems. By Niazi, Muaz A K http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3365 Downloads: 1089 2. Dimensions of service quality […]
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? […]
BrowZine
With BrowZine you can browse, read and follow our current journal content either via the web-based version or via the App from an iOS or Android mobile device. The main features of Browzine are: Makes it easier to link to journal issues and tables of content. Search for journals by title, ISSN or subject. Browse content […]
Kudos webinar November 20th
Kudos is a free service, provided in partnership with the University, that helps you increase and track attention for your published work. Sign up for the webinar taking place this month: Boosting visibility and impact of your research – a (re)introduction to Kudos Tuesday 20th Nov, 3pm Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8578394512159827202 Description: What […]
Anti-Bullying Week 2018: Choose Respect
Anti-Bullying Week runs from 12-16 November. This year, the theme is: ‘Choose Respect’. Anti-Bullying Week is coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance; a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying. What is planned for Anti-Bullying Week? Odd Socks Day CBeebies star and Anti-Bullying Alliance patron, Andy Day and his band Andy and the […]
Library and IT Checklist for Winter Graduation 2018
With Winter Graduation fast approaching we’ve written a handy Library and IT checklist to help make your transition from student to graduate an easy one. 1 Email – opt-in if you want to continue to access your student email account after graduation If you would like to continue to access your University email account after […]