Information Services are here to support you at every stage of your dissertation. As part of the Final-Year Festival, running from Monday 16 to Friday 20 February, we’ll be showcasing the wide range of support and resources available to you, alongside a series of practical workshops. Whether you need help with citation managers, database searching, […]
You Said, We Didn’t 2025
We love hearing your ideas, suggestions, and the occasional inspired rant about how the library should work. Many of your suggestions turn into real improvements. But some… well… here are a few things you asked for that we didn’t do – and why. “Stop the lights going out.” You said: The motion-sensor lights are annoying, they switch off when you’re studying […]
You Said, we Did – Library and IT Services at the University of Stirling
At Library and IT Services, we love listening to our students and staff — and taking meaningful action when possible. Over the past year, you’ve shared your experiences, frustrations and ideas, and we’ve been busy turning that feedback into real improvements. Here’s a look at what you told us, and what we did in response. […]
Kortext Functionality
Using a Kortext etextbook this semester? Did you know that you can use the Kortext study+ features to: More information: https://libguides.stir.ac.uk/ebooks
Dropbox Phishing Scams
Now that we’re back after the festive break and pretending the year has eased in gently (it hasn’t), it’s time for our first cyber update of the year. This one’s a quick but important reminder about a phishing scam that’s been doing the rounds. This time, it’s fake Dropbox emails. These ones are particularly sneaky […]
High Roads and Low Roads in Scotland
The latest exhibition in the Library’s display cases is a selection of historical Scottish tourist guides. Scotland is a popular destination for tourists today, but until the second half of the 18th century, few people travelled around Scotland. The roads were poor, there was little accommodation and the harsh weather conditions made travel uncomfortable. In […]
Wintery Reads
To accompany the wintery weather, we have a display of Wintery Reads in the Library. In our curated selection of winter-themed books, you’ll find novels to enjoy whilst you stay warm and cosy inside. If you enjoy being outdoors in winter, check out our books on winter sport, as well as the useful guides to […]
End of the road for Windows 10
We are approaching the final stage of our campus-wide upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. This upgrade programme began last summer with the successful migration of all student lab and LapSafe devices (1127 in total). In August 2025, we launched the staff device upgrade programme and have since upgraded 1567 staff devices to Windows […]
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 […]
Find Books Faster: New “Available on Shelf Now” Filter in LibrarySearch
Good news if you’re tired of clicking through search results only to find that the book you need is on loan or in storage. LibrarySearch now includes a new filter called “Available on shelf now” to help you find physical items you can pick up immediately. Using the “Available on Shelf Now” filter means, you […]