During December 1,265 theses in our repository, STORRE, were downloaded a total of 16,033 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: 863 2. Assessment practices and their impact on […]
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Top ten papers from our Research Repository in December #StirTopTenPapers
During December there were 46,343 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 6,826 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 […]
Finding Free Articles – Open Access plugins to make it easier
A third to a half of articles have a free Open Access version, although finding them isn’t always easy – but there are now a growing number of browser extensions that can help. CORE Discovery Open Access Button Unpaywall Kopernio Google Scholar button See our handy ‘OA plugins’ guide for more details: https://libguides.stir.ac.uk/oaplugins Clare AllanSenior Research […]
Join us for #Yarnfulness
Every Wednesday from 12:30 until 1:30 the Maker Space (Level 2 of the library) is open for our weekly #Yarnfulness session. We have all the supplies that you need to start knitting or crocheting. (In fact, we have had a huge donation of wool, so plenty of beautiful colours to choose from). We even have […]
You said – We did
We take your feedback seriously. During the following few weeks, we will show some examples of changes we have introduced following student feedback. The ‘You Said We Did’ campaign highlights the impact student feedback has across the University resulting in real, student-led, change. Your feedback matters Your views and opinions are important to us. Across […]
New laptop lending service
One of the benefits being introduced for students, as a result of the Campus Central project is a new facility, which enables students to borrow a laptop for free. Short loan (up to four hours) laptops are now available for University of Stirling students. The laptop loans machines are located on level 2 of the library, one near […]
STORRE Repository Now Recommends Useful Related Articles
We’ve added a new widget to our Open Access Repository STORRE that gives you recommendations for useful articles that are related to the article you’re looking at. All the recommended articles are free to read and can be accessed without a paywall. Thanks to our developer Mike White for his work on this! The recommended […]
#StirReFreshers2020 – Library and IT
Information Services invites you to join us for a week of events to help you hit the ground running when it comes to the Library and IT at the University of Stirling. What’s on… Essential Student Guide to Library and IT Services Learn all about the Library and IT services at Stirling including, student email, […]
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 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 period. […]
Top Ten Thesis downloads in November #StirTopTenTheses
During October 1,340 theses in our research repository, STORRE, were downloaded a total of 20,559 times. The top ten downloaded theses were: 1. Assessment practices and their impact on home economics education in Ireland. By McSweeney, Kathryn http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21804 Downloads: 1,228 2. Towards A Novel Unified Framework for Developing Formal, Network and Validated Agent-Based Simulation Models of […]