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 […]
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Welcome to Library and IT at Stirling – Autumn 2024
Information Services invites you to join us for some fantastic events to help you hit the ground running when it comes to the Library and IT at the University of Stirling. What’s on… Welcome Hub Pop by the Welcome Hub we open Thursday, 5th September in Campus Central, level 3, to enjoy a fun introduction […]
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 […]
Digital Experience Survey – you said, we did
Every November Information Services invites students to complete the Digital Experience Insights Survey and to tell us all about your experiences with digital technologies in study and learning. This article summarises the main findings from the November 2023 return. As the survey gives us a valuable insight into how you use our main technologies and […]
Scam alert
We’ve been made aware of an ongoing scam affecting students across the UK. Callers are claiming to be from the university’s finance team and are telling the student they have been a victim of bank fraud. The scammers are hoping to gain access to personal information and money from the targeted students. The University of […]
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 […]
Be exam ready – passwords, MFA and eduroam
If you are due to sit a digital exam either remotely or on campus there are a few things you need to do in advance of your exam day to make sure the day goes smoothly and you start your exam without unnecessary added stress. We suggest that before your first exam you check all […]
LibKey Nomad: one-click access to full-text
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that delivers one-click access to the full-text of library-subscribed articles, as well as any open access versions. Earlier in the year Information Services added LibKey Nomad to all the university managed computers on campus; on both student and staff computers. So, you may have noticed the friendly looking Nomad […]
Mobile device security
Welcome to the next installment of our 12-month Cyber Security Awareness campaign. In previous months we’ve covered social engineering, phishing and password guidance, and this month we’re focusing on mobile devices. Mobile devices contain a wealth of personal and sensitive information, including emails, contacts, financial details, and login credentials. They also often have access to […]
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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 […]