More training sessions announced for Word Processing Your Dissertation Are you dreading the word formatting part of your dissertation? Fear not! We’ve added a new section to the Canvas and Learning Technologies (Students) module, including help, training videos, and a template document to drop your text into. From creating and saving a new document to creating […]
Round up of RAK day in the library.
Random Acts of Kindness Day 2025 was last Monday,17th February. It was the perfect opportunity to spread a little joy and positivity in our University community. This year, the library has come up with a delightful way to celebrate – a biscuit giveaway with positive notes from none other than our beloved University squirrel! To […]
Celebrating the Success of the Love Letters to the Library Campaign
We are thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of our Love Letters to the Library campaign! Your heartfelt messages have truly touched our hearts and reaffirmed the importance of our library and IT Services to the University community. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who took the time to share their love and appreciation […]
Love Libraries: Join your local library today!
The National Library of Scotland has launched the Love Libraries campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging more people to join libraries and make use of all they have to offer. This campaign, which runs until October 2025, focuses on the impact and value of libraries everywhere. It is organised in collaboration with the Scottish Library and […]
RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) Upgraded
RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) is an add-in tool for Microsoft Word. It enables you to cite references directly into your document and automatically build your bibliography. It has recently been updated. If you use RCM we recommend that you check whether you are using the latest version and update to the new add-in if necessary. […]
We Want Your Feedback on the University App!
We hope you’re enjoying the University app and finding it useful for your academic and campus life. In Information Services we strive to improve and enhance your experience, we would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. What do you think about the University app? We want to know what features you find most helpful […]
Reminder: Zoom – University licensed version
The University has made the difficult decision to retire our licensed version of Zoom, effective August 2025. This decision has been reached following a comprehensive review, which highlighted low user engagement with the platform and the substantial cost associated with maintaining the license after 2025. Additionally, Microsoft Teams has demonstrated significantly higher utilisation, managing in […]
Reading for Wellbeing
As Wellbeing Week approaches, we invite you to explore the profound impact that reading can have on your mental and emotional health. Whether you’re seeking solace, inspiration, or a simple escape from the daily grind, the library has curated a range of activities and resources to support your journey towards better wellbeing. See our blog […]
Library support for Open Access ebook publishing
The Library is keen to support open access publishing where possible. One of the ways we do this is by contributing to a publisher’s open access book publishing programme, so that book titles can be made freely available to everyone. MIT Press Direct to Open We have participated in the MIT Press Direct to Open […]
Wellbeing in the Library
Looking after our wellbeing is always important, and our library offers a variety of facilities and resources to support your mental and emotional health. Whether you’re seeking a quiet place to relax, engaging activities, or a good book to lift your spirits, we have something for everyone. Room to Recharge We’ve created a dedicated space […]