• 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…

  • New Look for the Library Catalogue

    We have been working on the library catalogue to give it a more modern/streamlined feel. The icons have been updated and terminology altered. You can search for your reading lists and have a quick and easy access to our new Discovery tool. We do hope you like our new library catalogue and we welcome feedback…

  • Library refurbishment – update and some photos!

      The Library refurbishment is progressing well! The office space on the 2nd floor has been demolished to allow for the development of new study zones including the new silent study space.  The 2nd floor book stock is being re-configured to add in additional shelving and house the new PCs.  Although the book stock is still currently…

  • Did you know….. how we manage your reading lists?

    Each year Learning Services requests that academic staff  submit their reading lists for checking and ordering. A brief summary of the process follows: Academic staff email us their reading lists which should include student numbers and module semester dates Information Resources staff check the reading lists against the library catalogue Book suppliers web sites are checked for the…