As our world becomes more and more digital, so do the threats that it faces. This week we are raising awareness that, like Health and Safety, cyber security is everyone’s responsibility. Is your password strong enough? Could it easily be hacked, or even just guessed? Is it safe from prying eyes? Or do you have […]
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EndNote X8 Coming Soon for Staff and Research Students
EndNote X8 will be available in the University soon. A few of the new features include: More modern looking icons Share your library with up to 100 people (more info) Activity log shows changes by people sharing your library Now has a ‘Recently Added’ folder Updated to operate with MacOS Sierra 10.12 and Word 2016 on […]
Open 24/7, extra study space and peace and quiet
We have all your exam study space needs covered. Here a few of the things we have put in place. Open 24/7 Until Thursday the 17th May the Library will be open 24/7 for exam study. Additional Study Space In addition to being open 24 hours a day we have also opened the Enterprise Zone […]
Succeed/Turnitin display issue on Lab/Library PCs
***UPDATE – THIS ISSUE HAS NOW BEEN RESOLVED*** Following a suspected Windows update to lab PCs overnight, it is proving difficult to load the Succeed home page and access Turnitin. The quickest fix for this (until we can determine a permanent fix for Internet Explorer) is to use Chrome. If Chrome is not findable on […]
New library catalogue
With the new library catalogue you can search across most of the Library’s collections. This includes all physical items held at the Library and many eResources licenced by the library. You can find a list of the databases that are searchable from the library’s catalogue here: http://libguides.stir.ac.uk/c.php?g=632186&p=4451162 Top tips for searching the new library catalogue […]
Learning and Teaching Day – Friday 24th March
Friday is the Student Union’s Learning and Teaching Day. Learning and Teaching Day is designed to let you, the students, feed directly into a number of consultations on University procedures, policies and projects. The day will bring together staff and students from across the University to look at how we can further improve the student […]
Nexis Newspaper Database
Access to the Nexis Newspaper database is currently unavailable due to technical issues. Nexis are working to resolve these and get the system up and running as soon as possible. Nexis provides the text of UK national and regional newspapers plus newspapers, magazines and trade press from across the world. It is an immense source of information […]
It’s Valentines week ……
Would you be willing to spend a few minutes writing a love letter or break-up letter to the Library. What do you love about us, or maybe hate (sad face). Maybe you love the views out of the windows in the library, or you love ejournals and ebooks. Have we been meanies, or are we […]
Study Zone Closure
On Friday the 10th of February the Study Zone will be closed from 18:30 until 17:00 on Sunday 12th. This room will be in use during the weekend for the Hackathon. On Friday and Saturday the Library will be open 24 hours. Both the Library and the Study Zone will revert to normal opening hours on […]
Is the Writing on the Wall for Library Fines?
Have you had to pay a fine that you thought was a bit harsh? Have you needed a book that was overdue for return? If you have any thoughts on this, write them on the Library graffiti wall on Level 3 of the main stairwell. Constructive suggestion, or just want to “get us telt”? The floor, […]