Library & Learning Services

We launched the new catalogue in June after a period of almost 12 months planning and testing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We hope you like the many new features of the catalogue, here’s some information about what’s new:

• A powerful search tool for all print and electronic resources resulting in more resources at your fingertips

• Seamless access to your library account from within the VLE so no need to leave the Blackboard environment to view your checked out items

• Fairer fines for all and an automatic book renewal service – the library will renew items for you so you can get on with other things, fines will only be charged on items reserved by other borrowers

• An attractive re-designed interface with quick links to Reading Lists Online, Refworks Flow and Discover More

The new catalogue is just part of a suite of changes but if you have any questions or you can’t find what you need in the catalogue or our tool ‘Discover More‘ please tell us so we can help you.  We will be undertaking extensive user testing over the next three months and will need all your feedback as we seek to improve on the initial design and functionality.

For more information about the changes or your resources in Blackboard, please contact your subject librarian.

Rachel Bury

Academic Liaison Manager Quality, Marketing and Communication

 

We are barely three weeks into the new term (if you blinked you’ve missed September!) and the library is becoming busier each day!

Soon it will be time to knuckle down and get to work on with those assignments you may have been putting off for a rainy day. Well, as House Stark have been predicting since season one, winter is coming…

To help you along the way the University Library will once again be opening non-stop for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for an incredible 10 weeks!

From Monday 12^th October (8am) right through to Friday 18^th December (midnight).

That is a total of 1624 uninterrupted* hours of…

• Access to the library building with a valid UniCard
• Use of the study zones, book stock, PCs and printing / scanning / photocopying facilities
• Issue and return items
• Add print credit and pay fines online
• Access help and support via our Ask Us knowledge base or use 24/7 live chat

For all additional services the help desks will remain open as usual:

Monday – Friday              8am – 9pm
Saturday – Sunday          11am – 6pm

So escape the cold, cosy up in your favourite study spot to work away the night and beat that looming deadline!

*Please be aware essential cleaning takes place between 6am and 8am.

Dyslexia affects approximately one in ten people in the UK and is one of the most common hidden disabilities, occurring in people of all ages, backgrounds and intellectual levels. That’s why our specialist support team, the SpLD Team, is hosting a number of activities as part of the national  Dyslexia Awareness Week.   From Monday 5^th October to  Friday 9^th October, they will be raising awareness about what dyslexia is and how students and staff affected by dyslexia can be supported at University.

Our theme this year will be “Understanding Dyslexia”.

Throughout the week, the SpLD Team will have a stand in different departments throughout the University promoting our services, the support available to students and increasing understanding of dyslexia. Feel free to pop over and speak to us at any of the locations and ask any questions you have about dyslexia and the support available to you. While you’re there, you’ll also have the opportunity to enter our free prize draw to win a tin of chocolates (yum!)

Where can you find us?

If you’re interested in learning more or want to help us raise awareness, come and see us!

What else is happening?

On Tuesday and Thursday afternoon (1pm – 3pm) the SpLD Team will be delivering sessions, introducing you to Networked Assistive Technology and exploring how this can benefit students in their studies as a planning tool or for proofreading.
If you would like to book onto a session please come and see us at the ASK desk and we will book you a space in one of the sessions.

Find out more…

If you can’t see us this week – don’t worry, our specialist team is available to speak to you in person on the ASK desk (on the 1^st floor of the University library).

You can also contact the team via email [email protected], phone 01695 584372 or Ask Us online