During registration we have several different activities in the Library. The IT Training Suite on Level 2 has been set up for new students to self-enrol using online registration. Remember that new students must still come to their registration session in person to complete registration, get their IT account and student card and have their IT and library induction. These registration sessions will take place in IT Cluster 1 from 11th - 19th September.
The IT and Library induction session for new students will take place on Level 2 from 11th - 19th September.
On Level 3, Room 3.05 has been set aside for international students to complete their SAAS applications. IT Cluster 3 has also been set up as a dedicated area for pre-registration international students to use so that they can contact friends and family.
Returning students will be able to use the PCs by the windows on Level 3 or on Level 4. If you are a returning student remember that you must re-register. You can do this online from any PC with an internet connection. If you would like to speak to someone in person about re-registering come along to one of the sessions on Level 1 of the Library. Friday 19th in the afternoon has been set aside for helping returning students to re-register and both Finance and Registry staff will be available.
During registration our usual zoning policy has been suspended, but please be considerate towards others when you are using the Library
Changes to interlibrary loan charges
From Monday 1st September, charges for interlibrary loans will be as follows:
- Interlibrary Loan application/request = £4.00 each (Undergrads and Taught Postgrads; Staff and Research students are not required to pay this charge)
- Fines for late return = £3.40 (All staff/students)
- Renewals = £3.40 (All staff/students)
These changes are due to the British Library increasing the cost of this service.
New Library Web Pages
The new Library home page is at https://portal.abertay.ac.uk/portal/page/portal/Library
Once there, you can link to various content-rich pages, including Subject Guides, which bring together all your key electronic resources, websites and other useful resources and guidance.
If you are looking for a specific named journal, the quickest route is to click on 'Find a journal' from the Library home page.
Some of the library web pages are still under construction: please be patient as we fill in the gaps. We are grateful for any feedback on problems, typos etc. As you know, we have also recently switched over from Athens to Shibboleth authentication, so please do report any difficulties you experience when accessing electronic resources, as there may be multiple factors involved!
Once there, you can link to various content-rich pages, including Subject Guides, which bring together all your key electronic resources, websites and other useful resources and guidance.
If you are looking for a specific named journal, the quickest route is to click on 'Find a journal' from the Library home page.
Some of the library web pages are still under construction: please be patient as we fill in the gaps. We are grateful for any feedback on problems, typos etc. As you know, we have also recently switched over from Athens to Shibboleth authentication, so please do report any difficulties you experience when accessing electronic resources, as there may be multiple factors involved!
Welcome
A very warm welcome to all summer school and pre-sessional students arriving this week. We hope you find everything you need in the Library, but please ask at the Enquiry Desk if you have any questins. We look forward to working with you.
Changes to login procedures
From 1st August, The University has switched its login method for library databases, electronic journals and books from the old Athens system to a new product known as UK federation or Shibboleth. You will continue to use your Abertay username and password to access resources. Further details and guidance on how to use the new system can be found at:
https://portal.abertay.ac.uk/portal/page/portal/Library/find/accessingeresources
If you experience or have any questions regarding the change then please contact us on Infodesk@abertay.ac.uk or (01382 308899)
https://portal.abertay.ac.uk/portal/page/portal/Library/find/accessingeresources
If you experience or have any questions regarding the change then please contact us on Infodesk@abertay.ac.uk or (01382 308899)
SCOPUS no longer available - but use Web of Knowledge
We no longer have access to the SCOPUS database. We were fortunate to have access to SCOPUS for 3 years at a discounted price. However, this introductory offer has now ceased. Following a period of consultation with academic staff, the decision was made to cancel SCOPUS and retain access to the Web of Knowledge database, as we could not sustain both products. WoK provides vital information for the management of research at Abertay.
You can find Web of Knowledge in the Virtual Library > Databases > Multidisciplinary section. WoK includes access to the Science Citation Index, Social Science Citation Index and Humanities Citation Index. It may be accessed on or off campus. Like SCOPUS, WoK provides access to references and abstracts of articles and conference papers, with some links to full text where Abertay subscribes to the particular journal.
Remember, the Virtual Library also includes many subject specific databases, some with full text.
You can find Web of Knowledge in the Virtual Library > Databases > Multidisciplinary section. WoK includes access to the Science Citation Index, Social Science Citation Index and Humanities Citation Index. It may be accessed on or off campus. Like SCOPUS, WoK provides access to references and abstracts of articles and conference papers, with some links to full text where Abertay subscribes to the particular journal.
Remember, the Virtual Library also includes many subject specific databases, some with full text.
Library Catalogue unavailable 26 May 18:00 to 23:00
Due to essential maintenance the library catalogue will be unavailable for 5 hours from 18:00 on Monday 26 May 2008. During this time you will be unable to search the catalogue, check your account or renew your books. We apologise for any incovenience.
Summer vacation opening hours
From 19th May to 7th September, library opening will be as follows:
- Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri: 8.45 - 5
- Tues: 8.45 - 6.30
- Sat, Sun: Closed
British History Online - free trial
British History Online - digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles. Trial access until 27th May.
Changes to LexisNexis
The interface for Lexis Nexis has been re-designed. Tutorials about how to search for cases, legislation, news etc. are available in the "How do I?" section on each search screen.
Inderscience journals - free trial
Free trial of over 200 journals in the fields of engineering and technology, management and business administration, and energy, environment and sustainable development. Coverage for each journal is for the last 2-3 years. Trial available until the end of June.
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ind?j_page=1
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ind?j_page=1
Semester opening hours
From 21st April to 4th May, library opening hours are as follows:
- 08:00 - 08:30 IT Cluster 1/1A open for PC use
- 08:30 - 21:00 Full service
- 21:00 - 02:00 IT Cluster 1/1A open for PC use
CrossSearch at risk all week
Our pilot CrossSearch service will be at risk all this week, as we carry out extensive testing.
Spring break opening hours
From 31st March to 20th April, the library will be open as follows:
Monday to Thursday:
- 08:00 - 08:30 IT Cluster 1/1A open (PC and study facilities)
- 08:30 - 19:00 Full opening
- 19:00 - 21:00 IT Cluster 1/1A open (PC and study facilities)
Friday:
- 08:00 - 08:30 IT Cluster 1/1A open (PC and study facilities)
- 08:30 - 17:00 Full opening
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10.00 - 17:00 Full opening
New look for our Portal homepage
A new-look Portal homepage for students will be launched at the end of March - but first we want to know what you think. Based on feedback from over 250 students in our recent survey, we have taken on board your comments and given the homepage a facelift.
We welcome views from everyone, students and staff, so please view the new homepage then tell us what you think, before 24 March, by contacting us at portal@abertay.ac.uk.
The survey on students’ views of the Portal homepage was carried out in December 2007. The aim was to find out what students consider to be the most important and relevant links on the homepage, what they think about the layout and whether the language and labels used to describe content and services is sufficiently intuitive. For a full report of the survey results, read A student's eye view of the Portal homepage in the January issue of IS Update.
We welcome views from everyone, students and staff, so please view the new homepage then tell us what you think, before 24 March, by contacting us at portal@abertay.ac.uk.
The survey on students’ views of the Portal homepage was carried out in December 2007. The aim was to find out what students consider to be the most important and relevant links on the homepage, what they think about the layout and whether the language and labels used to describe content and services is sufficiently intuitive. For a full report of the survey results, read A student's eye view of the Portal homepage in the January issue of IS Update.
Free trial - Faulkner Information Services
Free trial (on campus only) of this complete library of 1200 reports on all aspects of IT and communications, written by industry experts. Also included is a free trial of Security Management Practices, a collection of 1000 reports on IT security, also from Faulkner. Trial expires 31st March. Feedback welcome to a.quick@abertay.ac.uk
http://www.faulkner.com/products/subscriptiontest.asp
http://www.faulkner.com/products/subscriptiontest.asp
IS Student Survey
Complete our IS Student Survey - you could even win a £25 Amazon voucher.
We want to know what you think about the Library, IT, Digital Media and Copyshop services!
We want to know what you think about the Library, IT, Digital Media and Copyshop services!
Cross-Search pilot now live!
Our new federated search product, Cross-search, allows you to search across more than one library resource at once, saving lots of time! You can access the pilot at http://crosssearch.abertay.ac.uk
Search one of our special subject categories, which brings together key resources for each School, or across all books and e-books. If Abertay subscribes to a title you will also be able to access the full text.
Note: This is a pilot service and some resources are not yet available to cross-search (these include Barbour Index, Ebrary and Inspec)
Do you like Cross-search? Did you find what you were looking for? Please get back to me with any comments you may have at a.quick@abertay.ac.uk
Search one of our special subject categories, which brings together key resources for each School, or across all books and e-books. If Abertay subscribes to a title you will also be able to access the full text.
Note: This is a pilot service and some resources are not yet available to cross-search (these include Barbour Index, Ebrary and Inspec)
Do you like Cross-search? Did you find what you were looking for? Please get back to me with any comments you may have at a.quick@abertay.ac.uk
Library's 10th birthday party
If fortune cookies you like to eat, come and enjoy our birthday treat!
On Friday 29th February, the Library will be celebrating its 10th birthday by giving away free cookies and chocolates at our special birthday stall. Come and say happy birthday and pick up a tasty treat! 10-12 in the Library, 12-2 in the Student Centre, 2-4 in the Kydd Building foyer.
On Friday 29th February, the Library will be celebrating its 10th birthday by giving away free cookies and chocolates at our special birthday stall. Come and say happy birthday and pick up a tasty treat! 10-12 in the Library, 12-2 in the Student Centre, 2-4 in the Kydd Building foyer.
Referencing drop-in sessions
Referencing can feel like a battle! Dropin sessions help you attack the issue and defend yourself against plagiarism.
- Library Level 2 office
- Feb 27, 29 and Mar 4, 6, 10, 12, 18, 20
- 12-2 pm (drop in any time - for as little or as long as you need)
For more info, contact a.quick@abertay.ac.uk
Free trial of ICE Virtual Library
We have a free trial (on campus only) of the full Institution of Civil Engineers Virtual Library content (up to the present day). Simply click on the link below and then perform a search or go to 'Browse journals' and take it from there.
http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/
Feedback welcome - leave your comment on this blog or email me at a.quick@abertay.ac.uk
http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/
Feedback welcome - leave your comment on this blog or email me at a.quick@abertay.ac.uk
Happy Birthday to us!
This month the Library celebrates its 10th birthday! Watch out for special events later in February.
Are you making the most of all the Library has to offer?
Are you making the most of all the Library has to offer?
- Bookable group study rooms with projection facilities
- Laptop loans
- Information literacy classes
- Virtual Library electronic resources
- Wi-fi access
And much much more...!
National E-books survey
JISC are undertaking a major national survey of electronic book usage in higher education. Whether you are a student or a member of staff, whether you use e-books every day, just occasionally, or don't know anything about them, please do complete the online survey:
Students should use this link:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slais/research/ciber/observatory/students/
Staff should use this link:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slais/research/ciber/observatory/faculty/
Assurance of confidentiality
You are under no obligation whatsoever to take part in this survey. Any information you give us will be held securely and we will under no circumstances reveal any findings other than at a highly aggregated level. We are collecting the data through a third-party, SurveyMonkey, and you can check their privacy policy here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/Monkey_Privacy.aspx
Students should use this link:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slais/research/ciber/observatory/students/
Staff should use this link:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slais/research/ciber/observatory/faculty/
Assurance of confidentiality
You are under no obligation whatsoever to take part in this survey. Any information you give us will be held securely and we will under no circumstances reveal any findings other than at a highly aggregated level. We are collecting the data through a third-party, SurveyMonkey, and you can check their privacy policy here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/Monkey_Privacy.aspx
Pay by card at the desk
Did you know the Enquiry Desk accepts payment by credit or debit card? Minimum spend for credit cards is 10.00. No minimum spend for debit cards. No more fiddling with change!
Common Law Series - Trial
Common Law Series is the online version of Butterworths Common Law Series and consists of the following six titles:
The Law of Contract
The Law of Tort
The Law of Product Liability
Buckley the Law of Negligence
Law of Damages
Law of Restitution
The Law of Contract
The Law of Tort
The Law of Product Liability
Buckley the Law of Negligence
Law of Damages
Law of Restitution
This trial is available to academic staff only: please contact Hilda McNae for login details
Help us redesign the Virtual Library
The Virtual Library is one of the main online destinations for Abertay students and staff. But it was designed about 10 years ago and hasn't kept pace with how you search for and use information. Your feedback tells us that it is not always easy to find what you are looking for, whether journal articles on a particular topic, how to renew your books online or when the library is open.
We are looking for staff and students to take part in usability testing - we already have over 150 student volunteers so are particularly keen to hear from staff who would like to try out our new design. We will be doing our first tests in early February 2008 and the results will feed into the next stage. We also want your ideas on the look and feel - how would you like the Library website to look. If you would be interested in taking part in the testing (it should take 30-45 minutes of your time) or to find out more about the project, please email Julie Shortreed
We are looking for staff and students to take part in usability testing - we already have over 150 student volunteers so are particularly keen to hear from staff who would like to try out our new design. We will be doing our first tests in early February 2008 and the results will feed into the next stage. We also want your ideas on the look and feel - how would you like the Library website to look. If you would be interested in taking part in the testing (it should take 30-45 minutes of your time) or to find out more about the project, please email Julie Shortreed
Opening hours 2008
Happy New Year to all staff and students!
From 7th January to 2nd March, library opening hours are as follows:
From 7th January to 2nd March, library opening hours are as follows:
- Mon-Fri 08:00 - 08:30 IT Cluster 1/1A only (PC and study facilities)
- Mon-Thurs 08:30 - 21:00 Full service
- Fri 08:30 - 19:00 Full service
- Sat-Sun 10:00 - 17:00 Full service
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