Are you looking for a quiet place to collaborate with your peers or work on a group project? The University of Stirling app makes booking a group study room in the library easy. Follow these simple steps to secure your space and maximise your study time. Step 1: Download the University of Stirling App If […]
Category: Library News
New addition to the library – Chess
Thanks to a suggestion card we received, we have created a chess area in the library to allow staff or students to take a break and spend some time playing chess. Playing chess can be a good way to reduce stress and promote mental well-being by engaging your mind and providing a distraction from daily stressors, […]
We Want Your Feedback on Ebooks!
We are constantly striving to improve our ebook collection at the University of Stirling Library, and we need your help! We would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with our ebooks. How do you access our ebooks? Do you use the additional features? What other titles should we buy? (if available) We value your […]
Seven Library and IT tasks to complete before you graduate.
Congratulations, you made it! Whether you have completed your Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught or Postgraduate Research qualification, there are some tasks you may want to do before your graduation date. At the end of your studies, your access to the University network and services will cease. There are, however, some services that we can offer you […]
Wellbeing in the Library
Looking after our wellbeing is always important, and our library offers a variety of facilities and resources to support your mental and emotional health. Whether you’re seeking a quiet place to relax, engaging activities, or a good book to lift your spirits, we have something for everyone. Room to Recharge We’ve created a dedicated space […]
Enhancing student support with Cite Them Right
A student’s must-have online referencing tool. At the start of the academic year in 2024 Information Services introduced a new referencing tool for students Cite Them Right We subscribed to this tool following successful trials and positive feedback from our faculties. Cite Them Right is an invaluable resource for students, helping them learn how to reference […]
Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day
Random Acts of Kindness Day is a special day dedicated to spreading kindness and positivity. Celebrated on February 17th, this day encourages people to perform random acts of kindness, no matter how big or small, to make the world a better place. But what exactly are random acts of kindness? What Are Random Acts of […]
Love letters to your library
Share Your Love (or Break Up) with Library and IT Services! In Information Services, we are always striving to improve our Library and IT services to better serve you. That’s why we’re excited to announce our upcoming feedback event, where you can express your thoughts and feelings in a unique and creative way! Event Details: 📅 […]
The Winston Smith Library of Victory and Truth
Drop by the library to view the temporary exhibition, The Winston Smith Library of Victory and Truth by artist Hans K Clausen. The exhibition will take place in the library from Sunday, 26th January to Sunday, 23rd February. A visual art installation, a sculpture, a library, a museum, a curiosity, a venue, consisting solely of one novel, 1,984 […]
Laptop lending improvements
Borrowing a laptop just got a little easier. Up to now borrowing a laptop required you to have your library card with you. Failing that, a member of staff would need to open the cabinets and get a laptop for you. This cumbersome process has been improved. Thanks to the installation of new scanners on […]