• E-Resources: access restored

    We now have access again to all our e-resources. I apologise for the inconvenience we know this caused yesterday. We will be monitoring the situation very closely but the collections I have tested both on and off campus are working as they should be. Maureen Richardson E Resources Manager

  • E-Resources Update

    I am sorry but there is still a problem accessing the e-resources. Our library system suppliers are treating it as urgent and I am hopeful it will be sorted soon. I have been able to find some usernames and password for a few of our databases. I have got a username for Ebsco databases (we…

  • Problem Accessing E-Resources

    It is not possible to access the e-resources via the library catalogue at the moment. Technical staff from the library system are working on this as a matter of urgency. I realise this is causing great problems. I can give you alternative urls to a few of our main databases. Wiley: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ Science Direct: http://www.sciencedirect.com/…

  • Late Night in the Library

    The University Library at Ormskirk is now open until midnight Monday to Thursday each week during term time. You can access all the resources including pc’s, printing, photocopying as well as issuing and returning your books during this time. The helpdesk closes at 9pm so make sure you come in before then if you need…

  • Library Catalogue will be unavailable at 11.00 pm tonight

    We are sorry for the short notice but the library catalogue will be unavailable tonight from 11 p.m. until 1 a.m. This is to finish the maintenance which was started yesterday. We have tried to choose a time which will have the least impact on our users.

  • Want to know if you might be dyslexic?

    Want to know if you might be dyslexic? Have you tried the new online dyslexia checklist on the Inclusive Services website? In the last 10 months 751 students have accessed the online dyslexia checklist. An online dyslexia checklist is available from the Inclusive Services website: http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/inclusiveservices/disabilities/checklist The checklist is an interactive questionnaire that allows you…

  • Log off to allow a log on!

    Just a reminder that you need to log off a University PC correctly so that it is instantly available for other students… 1. Close down all desk top applications and log out fully from the ‘GO’ portal. 2. Click on the start icon (bottom left of screen)  – the shutdown menu box will appear. 3. Click on the arrow…

  • Tuesday 18th October University Library

    Please be aware The computers situated on the 1st floor near to the ASK desk, will be out of action on Tuesday 18th October to allow for the refurbishment of this area to be completed. The pc’s in the book areas, on the 1st and 2nd floors, are unaffected, as well as both open access rooms in the…

  • Library catalogue – evaluation of the new interface

    It is over a month since we went live with the new library catalogue. Feedback generally has been very positive and users do seem to like the clearer/more modern interface. There were two changes which did not go down so well. In our efforts to make the front screen more streamlined and less cluttered we…

  • University Library is ready for the new term!

    The Library refurbishment is almost complete – we would love you to come and have a look at the new and improved facilities! Key new features are; A new silent study room New spaces and furniture for quiet study Brand new PCs with Windows 7 and Office 2010 Extended book stock Our support for you…