At the start of the semester, we put up a graffiti wall in the Library and asked our current students and staff a simple question: “What would I tell my first-year self?” And you certainly had plenty to say! We received over 100 pieces of advice on our wall this year. Some were practical, some […]
Category: User Experience
Thank you for helping shape our Library Wellbeing Space 💚
Over the past month, many of you stopped by our Library Wellbeing graffiti wall to share your thoughts, ideas, and—occasionally—your sense of humour. We just wanted to say a massive thank you for taking the time to tell us what works, what doesn’t, and what you’d love to see next. Your feedback helps us understand […]
Love letters to the library: What you told us in 2026
Every year, our Love Letter to the Library activity gives our students and visitors the chance to say what the Information Services really means to them. This year’s messages – collected from children, students, and members of the wider community – offered warmth, humour, honesty, and a few thoughtful challenges too. After reading through the […]
The Library Wellbeing Space: Do You Know It’s There?
Tucked away inside the library in the short loan collection on level 2 (entrance level) is a space designed for something we all need a little more of: breathing room. The Library Wellbeing Space was created as a calm, restorative area where you can pause, reset, and take care of your mental wellbeing in the […]
Level 2: Loud and Proud or Quiet and Calm?
Recently, we asked students for their thoughts on the atmosphere of Level 2. Should it stay lively and social, or become a quieter space for focused study? The results are in! While the vote wasn’t huge, it was clear enough to give us insight: That means most of you want Level 2 to remain a […]
Thank you for making your voice heard – Let’s do it again!
Last year, many of you took the time to complete the Jisc Digital Experience Survey, and we want to say a huge thank you for sharing your thoughts. Your feedback really matters – and it really does make a difference. In fact, thanks to what you told us, we’ve already made some big changes: We […]
Your voice, your tech, your future: Why the Jisc Digital Insights survey matters
Every year, the University of Stirling invites students to take part in the Jisc Digital Experience Insights Survey – a national initiative designed to understand how you use technology in your studies, how it supports your learning, and what digital skills you’re developing along the way. This isn’t just another survey. It’s a chance to […]
Your voice, your tech, your future – digital skills
Every year, the University of Stirling invites students to take part in the Jisc Digital Experience Insights Survey – a national initiative designed to understand how you use technology in your studies, how it supports your learning, and what digital skills you’re developing along the way. This post will concentrate on the feedback we received […]
Information Services achieves re-accreditation in Customer Service Excellence
Information Services (IS) has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by successfully renewing our Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation. This achievement highlights the dedication and hard work of our Information Services team in providing top-notch support and services to students, staff, and the wider university community. We are very happy to have scored a ‘Compliance […]
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 […]