In today’s world, digital skills are no longer optional — they are essential. Whether you are a student preparing for your future career or a staff member supporting learning, teaching, and services, digital capability plays a vital role in how we work, learn, and thrive. The Digital Skills Hub is there to support everyone in […]
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Combating misinformation online
Confused about the information you see online? Worried that you can’t trust online sources? Have you been told that you have used an inappropriate source for an essay? Library staff have put together an online guide to evaluating information sources: The guide contains links to: Library staff are running a number of sessions in the […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
EBSCO eBooks website maintenance: 8th December
The EBSCO eBooks website will be undergoing essential system maintenance on Monday 8th December. From 12 noon until 5pm you will not be able download EBSCO’s eBooks. Although, you will be able to read eBooks online, download chapters, and read existing checkouts offline. Clare AllanDigital & Systems Support Librarian
🎄 The Library Christmas Wish Tree Is Back — Add Your Wish and Become Part of Our History!
As the campus starts to sparkle with festive lights and winter cheer, the Library Christmas Wish Tree is back. Each year, our Wish Tree becomes a colourful symbol of our communities hopes and wishes. Students and staff write wishes, messages, or thoughts on small tags and hang them on the tree. These wishes are varied […]
John Maclean: All that life can give us
Come and join us as we welcome author and poet Henry Bell to discuss his creative and historical work on Scottish socialist John Maclean. Wednesday 19th November, University Library 3-4pm Symposium, JISC Hub, Level 3 4-5pm Open Archive and poetry reading, Level 2 Refreshments provided, we hope to see you there! Please be aware that […]
Thank you for making your voice heard – Let’s do it again!
Last year, many of you took the time to complete the Jisc Digital Experience Survey, and we want to say a huge thank you for sharing your thoughts. Your feedback really matters – and it really does make a difference. In fact, thanks to what you told us, we’ve already made some big changes: We […]