The e-Learning Liaison and Development Team (eLD) in Information Services has just set up its own blog to help keep members of University of Stirling staff up to date with e-learning related news. Updates to the blog will be posted when we wish to publicise the following types of things: new and innovative e-learning […]
Succeed notifications – get Succeed to tell you when new content is added
Did you know, Succeed can notify you via email of events in Succeed such as a new item of content being added to a module that you are taking or that a new assignment, survey or test is available along with other events. A short document is available on how to set up email notifications: […]
Information Services User Forum – your chance to speak to us directly
There will be an Information Services Open User Forum on Monday 25 November 2013 at 3pm in the Atrium outside the Library. All staff and students are encouraged to attend, in particular Library representatives in Academic Schools and Administrative Departments, and Students’ Union representatives. Please send any items for the agenda to IS […]
Want to know how social media can help your studies and boost your employability?
A new student guide to social media (Twitter, Facebook, blogs, Slideshare etc) has been developed by the Libraries at the Universities of Manchester, Leeds and York. The guide describes how different social media applications can be used for academic work, and the dos and don’ts to consider when using these platforms. You can either pick […]
New resource on A-Z list – Gale Virtual Reference Library
Looking for facts, figures or a definition? Need a reliable and authoritative source for an assignment? The Gale Virtual Reference Library may be just what you are looking for. This collection of over 500 online reference books is available to staff and students at the University of Stirling from the A-Z list of online resources. […]
Expansion of 24/7 Study Zone
Over the mid semester break, the area at the back of the Study Zone next to the Library has been expanded. There are now a further 60+ study spaces in the area overall. Next phase will see the front room redeveloped to introduce new furniture in a variety of formats to suit all types of […]
Serious new malware threat – CryptoLocker – PLEASE READ
A new malware threat, first known to be causing trouble in September 2013, is CryptoLocker. It is known as “ransomware” because it prevents you from accessing your files unless you pay money to the authors of it. It does this by encrypting the files on all local and mapped network drives that your computer can […]
New resource on A-Z list – Channel 4 Press Packs
Anyone studying or researching British media from the early 1980s onwards may be interested in our new resource Channel 4 Press Packs, which is available via the A-Z list of online resources. This resource provides access to digitised versions of the Press Packs which were produced by Channel 4 from its launch in 1982 until […]
About to graduate? Useful tips for what you need to do before you leave
Congratulations from IS on your impending graduation! We have compiled a short list of Library and IT tips which will help you make sure that you can leave the university without losing any of your files; access to your email account; access to Refworks etc. See the list here http://blogs.stir.ac.uk/isnews/?p=2963
Study Zone temporary closure
The Study Zone will be closed Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October for remodelling. The Study Zone will re-open again on Sunday 27th October. Other study facilities are available in the Library, Cottrell building and Pathfoot building. Information Centre