With autumn fast approaching we want to share the following information around learning and teaching spaces ahead of the start of semester. Learning and teaching spaces Staff can view quick start guidance information and material on the learning spaces Canvas page Learning and teaching spaces refresher training Faculty Learning Spaces refresher sessions are being planned with Learning […]
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Institution-wide access to Mentimeter and removal of Poll Everywhere
Information Services are pleased to share that the university has acquired an institution-wide license for the online polling and classroom engagement tool, Mentimeter. Mentimeter is a web-based tool that can be used to present live or asynchronous polls, quizzes, word clouds and more, and we know that a lot of our colleagues already make use […]
EBSCO Databases – Training and Introduction to New Interface
Join trainer Richard Crookes from EBSCO to learn about the new interface and some brief training on using the databases. This 45 minutes online session is an ideal introduction to the new interface, gives a quick refresher on EBSCO searching and is suitable for anyone new to these databases. The new interface will appear on […]
Two policy databases on trial
The Library currently has two policy databases on trial: Policy Commons Policy Commons database includes nearly four million documents, reports and policy content from intergovernmental organisations and non-governmental organisations, think tanks, research centres, cities and other organisations working on the world’s most pressing and complex problems. Policy Commons is a single, easy-to-use source of “real […]
Using the Financial Times for Study and Research (FT.com)
We are running two training sessions next week with a trainer from FT.com These training sessions will be delivered by an expert colleague from FT.com. It will help you navigate the huge amount of information available to you through FT.com and show you how to get the most out of the resource. This will include […]
New software to be rolled out to staff devices
Information Services is rolling out two new software packages to staff managed devices. We are trialling two different systems which will provide us management information about your machine to assist our staff in diagnosing issues. We plan to roll out the two packages automatically. The only thing you may notice is two new icons in […]
Staff Digital Skills Training for Project Management
Project Management is a complex and dynamic process that involves various challenges and obstacles. These training sessions are designed to give you “a starter for 10” insight into the Toolbox of a Project Manager. This Toolbox is a framework by which projects are consistently delivered at the University of Stirling by the Information Services Programme […]
We would love to hear from you.
We love to hear what you think about how we communicate with you and how you can get in touch with us. We just want to make sure that we are hitting the right note and that we are choosing the best ways to get all our amazing Library and IT news to our staff […]
Join us for Green week
At University of Stirling Green Week takes place every year and is an interactive week focused on sustainability, active travel, biodiversity, and waste reduction. The library has recently signed the Green Libraries Manifesto, and have joined the partnership with many other libraries to start taking action on climate today. Libraries occupy a place in the […]
Library Opening Hours – Easter 2024
The library will be open during the Easter weekend. Friday, 29 March – Monday, 1 April inclusive. Our opening hours are: Day Time Good Friday (29 March) 8am – 8pm Saturday (30 March) 10am – 8pm Easter Sunday (31 March) 10am – 8pm Easter Monday (1 April) 8am – 8pm Out with these hours you […]