• Bridging the Gap for Students – Drop In and Ask…

    Come & fill those gaps! Research and write with confidence. Drop In with your questions. How do I ……. …. find a journal article? …..reference an e-book? …..plan an essay? …..structure an essay? All your (library) questions answered! Ask about finding books, e-books, journal articles for your subject area. Get handy hints and tips on…

  • 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/…

  • Introducing IEEE Xplore

    A new e-Resource for Computing IEEE Xplore is a full-text database from the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology – UK), and the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – US). This resource contains almost 3 million full-text documents going back to 1988 in electrical engineering, computer science and electronics. Further content includes 151…

  • 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…

  • Help with your first assignment….

    Learning Services has developed a range of new resources to help and support you during the first few months of your studies or for anyone wanting to refresh their approach.  We have produced a number of videos with three specifically around developing your academic writing skills.  Referencing and avoiding plagiarism  Planning your assignment  Introduction to academic writing…

  • Academic Staff EHRA Profiles

    EHRA Profile Information Are you attempting to update your personal profile on the Research Archive and cannot locate your profile information on EHRA? Personal information for EHRA profiles is now located in eShare the university’s teaching and learning respository. You can login to eShare using your university username and password. www.eshare.edgehill.ac.uk After you login you…

  • 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.