**UPDATE – THIS WORK HAS BEEN CANCELLED** On Wednesday 22nd February, Information Services staff will be applying an update to the wireless network service. Whilst we expect the process to run smoothly, the service should be viewed ‘at risk’ between 0730 and 0930. Information Services
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 […]
Top Ten Thesis downloads in January #StirTopTenTheses
During January 1,139 theses in our research repository, STORRE, were downloaded a total of 11,611 times. The top ten downloaded theses were: 1. Dimensions of service quality and service climate: a study of bank customers and employees in four local Malaysian banks. By Ab. Wahab, Norailis. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1297 Downloads: 429 2. Film music and film […]
Top ten papers from our Research Repository in January #StirTopTenPapers
During January there were 30,062 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 3,724 research publications. The top ten downloaded items were: 1. Inclusion for all?. By Allan, Julie. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/596 Downloads: 688 2. Taking active learning into the primary school: a matter of new practices? By Stephen, Christine; Ellis, Jennifer; Martlew, Joan. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/2803 Downloads: 357 3. […]
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?
Thanks for (nearly!) all your comments on the Library graffiti wall. We’ll follow up some of these suggestions and report back on action taken.
REMINDER – Chrome OneClass Extension — DO NOT USE
If you receive an email from a fellow Stirling student along the lines of: “Hey guys, I just found some really helpful notes for the upcoming exams for <University Name> courses at https://oneclass.com/s/signup. I highly recommend signing up for an account now that way your first download is free!” Do not install the advertised OneClass […]
Stirling Top Ten STORRE publication downloads of 2016
The University of Stirling’s Open Access Repository, STORRE, has had another great year. During 2016 we had a total of 5,538 full-text publication files downloaded a total of 366,028 times. Comparing 2016 with 2015, this is a 16% increase in the total number of downloads from STORRE! (366,028 versus 316,025 downloads in 2015). Here’s the top […]
From VLE to LMS – Digital Learning Environment – Feedback Sessions
Information Services (IS) is beginning a tendering process for the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with a view to implementing a new integrated, next generation Learning Management System (LMS) in time for Academic Year 2017/2018. IS is interested to hear colleagues’ views on what a digital learning environment should offer and are keen to hear of positive […]
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, […]