• World Book Day – 1st March 2012

    Join us in the University Library (Ormskirk) to highlight World Book Day – Thursday 1st March 2012! Events include; Demonstration of Discover More – a fantastic search tool for library print and electronic resources. http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls/resources/general/ (10am, ASK desk, first floor)   Subject librarians and skills advisors will be on hand from 10am to 5pm to…

  • A Digital Choice – Reading eBooks on or offline

    EBooks are becoming more common place in every day life.  Every day we read documents, information and more on our PCs but what about when you want to study or relax with a digital book from the library, away from your monitor? We have the answer! eBooks are now able to be downloaded from the…

  • New Material for all our Libraries

    All the material in our University libraries has been suggested and recommended by the academic staff in liaison with staff from our Academic Services and Information Resources teams and –a very successful collaborative effort! Since the start of the academic year, 2011/2012 up to today, we can report that, we have placed, 4681 orders with…

  • Over half a million what?

    Did you know the Library Catalogue can be used to access over 17,000 E-Journals? In the last academic year (2010/2011) you downloaded over half a million articles. The favourite databases with the top downloaded usage by faculty were: Faculty of Health and Social Care  Proquest Nursing Journals  57,064 full text articles Faculty of Arts and…

  • Do you need expert help with resources? Ask a Librarian !

    Are you working off campus or have a query when we are closed? Support is always available  from Learning Services specialist staff  for those unable to pop in or telephone or who just prefer the convenience of email. We are here to help with your enquiries about our resources- whatever your subject area. Simply email…

  • Don’t fall through the gap…

    Just a quick reminder that  we start our Bridging the Gap drop-ins on Tuesday 6th December.    We are here to help you improve your research and writing skills and be me more confident. Drop in with your questions. How do I ……. …. find a journal article? …..reference an e-book? …..plan an essay? …..structure…

  • Change to reservations service – from 5/12/2011

    Please be aware that the Library is changing the way it manages the reservations service from 5th December 2011.  You will still be able to reserve; Items that are out on loan Items that are at another library site You will not be able to reserve items which are available on the open shelves at…

  • Emerging Technologies Staff Development Monday 21 November 2011 – The Right Image For Blackboard

    Want to learn how to make your images more accessible? By optimising them you are creating a resource which is both less demanding on Blackboard and eShare storage and also more usable by your intended audience. Image optimisation is using the most compressed (smallest file size) which remains visually acceptable for the specific role of…

  • 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…

  • 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…