Get your dissertation ducks in a row with help from the Library and IT. We offer support from findings articles or books on your dissertation topic to formatting your dissertation in Word. Struggling to find resources for your dissertation research? Our Subject Librarians are here to help. To book an appointment with a librarian, please […]
Library building re-opening plans
We are working to give you access to our lovely library again, following guidance from the University and the Scottish Government. Cleaning and installation of protection for staff and students is currently underway. From next week, W/C 20th July, we will introduce ‘Click and Collect’ – you will be able to make online requests for printed books and come and pick them up […]
HS Talks – Multimedia Lectures for Learning and Teaching
See HS Talks for over 6000 multimedia lectures, expert interviews and case studies to enrich your learning. Teaching staff may embed clips or full lectures in Canvas modules. Login to Portal and access HS Talks directly or from the A-Z Online Resources http://libguides.stir.ac.uk/az or your Library Subject Guide. Subjects include: Business; Management, Leadership and Organisation; […]
What’s on your reading list and is it in the Library?
Resource lists are a great way to make sure the Library has all the materials on student reading lists and we are still welcoming teaching staff to send them. Complete our handy UniDesk Form, stir.ac.uk/2hd or email a copy to reading.lists@stir.ac.uk. We will order books, obtain digital copies of articles, update broken web links and […]
Top Ten Thesis downloads in June #StirTopTenTheses
During June 1,403 theses in our research repository, STORRE, were downloaded a total of 21,780 times. The top ten downloaded theses were: 1. Towards A Novel Unified Framework for Developing Formal, Network and Validated Agent-Based Simulation Models of Complex Adaptive Systems. By Niazi, Muaz A K http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3365 Downloads: 1,325 2. Dimensions of service quality and service […]
Top ten papers from our Research Repository in June #StirTopTenPapers
During June there were 53,071 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 5,860 research publications. The top ten downloaded items were: 1. The Philosophical Foundations of Human Rights: An Overview. By Cruft, Rowan; Liao, S Matthew; Renzo, Massimo http://hdl.handle.net/1893/23324 Downloads: 527 2. Teacher agency: what is it and why does it matter? By Priestley, Mark; Biesta, […]
BioOne Journals – Trial Until 25th August 2020
Search more than 200 leading titles in the biological, ecological, marine and environmental sciences. BioOne is available from the A-Z Online Resources on Portal until 25th August 2020. Email your feedback about BioOne.
Journal Citation Reports: 2020 release
This year’s edition of Journal Citation Reports (JCR) is now available. JCR is an immensely useful tool that lists Journal Impact Factors (JIFs) and other journal metrics. The Reports also monitor and exclude any journals that demonstrate anomalous citation behaviour. JCR can help you: – identify journals with the highest citation impact in your field […]
Building Resources for your New Autumn Module in Canvas using BOB
As you start collating your resources from last year and looking at building your new modules, don’t forget that we have access to BOB – Box of Broadcasts. This is also called ‘Learning on Screen’. It is a HUGE repository of television programmes from the last few years. You can also request upcoming programmes as […]
Keeping your Windows 10 device up to date
Keeping your computer up to date helps you protect yourself from malware and direct hacking attempts designed to steal your personal information. Here is some guidance for keeping your Windows 10 PC up to date from home. Updating a personal device Windows 10 offers you the choice of when and how to get the latest […]