Graduating students - membership update

If you have registered to graduate in July you will not be able to borrow library stock beyond 25th May 2012, when your course officially ends.

Library email notifications problem - Tuesday 3/4/12

Some library notifications (reminders, overdue notices and recalls) failed yesterday. This may result in users not getting the usual emails about books that are due back or have just become overdue.

Library environment

With exams approaching the library is very busy. Please show consideration for others by working in the most appropriate zone for your needs:
Quiet study - Level 1 - 3 and Seminar Rooms
Group study rooms - Level 3 and Level 4 (booking is advised)
Silent individual study  - Level 4
Please also put rubbish in the bins provided and do not leave food and drink on the study tables when you leave. There are recycling bins for paper and plastic bottles and special bins for waste drinks to avoid spillages in the regular bins.

Online Key Note Trial

The University has a trial of online access to Key Note market research which will run from 19th March to 20th June, providing access to their database content. This will include all their Market reports, their company information interface which provides access to up to 5 years of company financial information for more than 7 million UK companies, including a ‘People Search’, and their list builder service using criteria such as SIC, turnover, number of employees and postal region. This trial is available on and off campus. Access it via the library pages. If you need any additional information about the trial please contact your Academic Librarian.

Using the lift in the Library

Staff and students - please remember that use of the lift in the Library is restricted to authorised users. 

Longer opening hours

With exams looming and assessments due the Library is getting steadily busier. We'll be extending our opening hours from Monday to help students manage their workload.

Access to Dundee University

Dundee University are tightening up their access arrangements from Monday 19th March.

Suggesting books for the Library

Students can suggest books for the Library to buy - link to the online form from the Library catalogue or directly at http://applications.abertay.ac.uk/internal/IS/Library/suggest_a_book.htm
But do check the catalogue first!!

New chairs

IT Cluster 3 has been kitted out with new fully adjustable chairs. Try them out - type up your coursework in comfort.

Cambridge Books Online Trial

The Library is participating in a trial of Cambridge Books Online, http://ebooks.cambridge.org/, for 6 months until 9 July 2012.

Semester 2 drop-in sessions

Need help with referencing or finding information for your coursework? Come and ask a librarian! There is a drop-in session every Tuesday 11-12 and Wednesday 12-1 in the IT Training Suite on level 2 of the library. No need to book an appointment. Just come with your questions.

Writing your dissertation?

You might find this website, from Manchester University, helpful. http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/