LibrarySearch has replaced the old Library Catalogue in Portal, to provide one-stop searching for books, e-books, dvds/videos, articles, digital media, and more. Sign-in (linked to your network account – no need for barcode, PIN etc.) to request click and collect (without need to type in all the book details – LibrarySearch does that bit for […]
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Etextbooks – providing key texts online.
This academic year has seen the library deliver an enhanced service in terms of provision of online versions of key textbooks. These are the texts that can be found at the top of your reading list, or in the short loan collection. They are the core reading in your subject, often marked as a suggestion […]
Web of Science is Changing …
Due at the end of June – the new Web of Science is said to bring a better and more efficient discovery experience providing you with new ways to accelerate your research in this world renowned citation database. Most of the new interface and features are in place for you to preview now. Just login […]
HS Talks – New from Leading Experts
Presentations and case studies giving ideas and inspiration to inform your dissertation, seminars and other course work. The latest releases include: visible teamwork; conversations about race at work; intuitive intelligence; supply chain innovations and corporate judo strategy. New case studies feature iPhone: strategy-as-practice and Haier: globalization of market presence. Access HS Talks via A-Z Online Resources from the University Portal. If […]
HS Talks – New Content from World Experts
Presentations and case studies giving ideas and inspiration to inform your dissertation, seminars and other course work. The latest releases include the virtual organization, negotiating, organizational politics, the poverty narrative, sociograms and collaboration, coworking, sustainability and a case study of Aldi. Access HS Talks via A-Z Online Resources from the University Portal. If login requested, […]
Dissertation research in lockdown: top tips
Researching for your dissertation but can’t get to the library? Lots of resources and services are still available – read on! Tip 1: Search the Library Catalogue for ebooks. You can filter your search results so that you only see ebooks. Tip 2: Check the Library Guide for your subject. You’ll find a list of […]
Access The Financial Times (ft.com)
To use the Library’s subscription to the Financial Times sign up via the University of Stirling Financial Times (ft.com) Registration Form. The FT will approve your account almost immediately allowing you full access to the paper and download the app. For further information see our Newspaper Guide or contact library@stir.ac.uk.
A new way of reporting phishing emails.
We are changing the way that you report phishing emails. You no longer need to forward them to the Information Centre, however you can still contact us for advice if you are not sure if an email is a phishing scam or not. When you are in outlook open the suspicious email, but take care […]
Stirling to join Company of Biologists Publishing Agreement: free Open Access Publishing
From 1st January Stirling will be joining the one-year Company of Biologists ”Read and Publish” Agreement. This means in return for a one-off payment by the Library, Stirling authors will have free uncapped open access publishing in Company of Biologists three hybrid journals: Development Journal of Cell Science Journal of Experimental Biology Open access publication is […]
How to handle research data
Researchers often collect highly confidential information for their research. It is essential this data is stored securely and is collected following data protection legislation. Failure to collect data ethically can damage the reputation of the researcher and the University. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) You may be a little fed up of hearing about […]