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Using our new look library catalogue
Visit our new look library catalogue and you will notice a few changes so we thought you might like a mini guided tour of the new features.
Accessing the library catalogue…
You can access the library catalogue direct https://capitadiscovery.co.uk/edgehill/
Or via Learning Edge using My Library Account Summary
Renewing your loans…
We have introduced a new rolling loan system so you may never need to renew your books again!
Unless someone else places a reservation on a book you have on loan you can keep it as long as you need it. Your books will be automatically renewed 2 days before their due date and you will be sent an email informing you of all the successful renewals (including their new due date) and details of any items that are reserved and will need returning within 2 days.
Top tip: If you do need to return any items it is always worth logging into your library account before bringing them back to see if you can renew them manually. If you are able to renew them manually it means the reservation has been satisfied by another copy of the book and you can keep your copy a bit longer.
Placing a reservation…
It couldn’t be simpler to place a reservation in our new library catalogue!
Search for the book you want and once you have found it:-
- If you are not logged in select Reserve and you will be prompted to log in.
- If you are logged in select your collection location and then select Reserve.
Top tip: If you cannot see your home site library in the drop down list of locations it means your item is available on the library shelves right now! This means you can come in, locate the item and take it home with you today!
If you would like further assistance accessing or using the library catalogue and its many features please get in touch via Ask Us or 01695 650800.
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Blackboard 9.1 upgrade – Summer 2015
The 2015 Blackboard upgrade will commence from 7:30 pm, 12th July (Sunday) to 7:30 am, 13th July (Monday). Blackboard will be unavailable during this period.
This upgrade will provide the annual updates to back-end functionality and security and ensure an even better stability of the system and its components.
Blackboard will be available from 13th July, 7:30 am, but will be deemed ‘at risk’ whilst we verify the functionalities of the upgraded features. This has been decided with the view of minimising disruption and enabling our users to access Learning Edge with the minimal interruption window.
If you have any queries regarding this, please don’t hesitate to contact the Learning Technology Development team on 01695 650754 or via [email protected]
Nina Unsworth
Learning Technology Development Operations Coordinator.
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Hello to the new library catalogue
We launched our catalogue on Monday 1st June after a period of almost 12 months planning and testing.
The new catalogue is just part of a suite of changes you will see over the coming months 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.
Please take a look at the Ask us service for help, support and ways to get in touch.
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
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
