Ask a Librarian service
Remember that you can ask for help online using our Ask a Librarian service, which is generally staffed 09.00-17.00h. Follow the link from any of our Library web pages https://portal.abertay.ac.uk/portal/page/portal/Library
Changes to short loan borrowing
Feedback from students indicates that the return time of 10:00am the following day deters some of them from borrowing short loans.
From Monday 17th January 2011, the short loan return time will be 13.00 on the day after issue. It does not matter what time of day you borrow a short loan book, it will be due back by 13.00 on the following day (weekends excepted).
Short loan bookings will also take effect from 13.00 each day - i.e. if you book a short loan in advance you should collect it from the Enquiry Desk between 13.00 - 14.30 on the day of your booking. Any bookings not collected will be returned to the shelves for other students to use.
Please remember that overdue charges on short loan books are high to ensure that they are kept available for as many students as possible and that you cannot renew short loans.
From Monday 17th January 2011, the short loan return time will be 13.00 on the day after issue. It does not matter what time of day you borrow a short loan book, it will be due back by 13.00 on the following day (weekends excepted).
Short loan bookings will also take effect from 13.00 each day - i.e. if you book a short loan in advance you should collect it from the Enquiry Desk between 13.00 - 14.30 on the day of your booking. Any bookings not collected will be returned to the shelves for other students to use.
Please remember that overdue charges on short loan books are high to ensure that they are kept available for as many students as possible and that you cannot renew short loans.
PI Navigator
Trial until 1 June
Database of global financial data including mergers and acquisitions information and annual financial reports.
Abertay logon required on and off campus.
Database of global financial data including mergers and acquisitions information and annual financial reports.
Abertay logon required on and off campus.
Group Study Room bookings
Students can now book library group study rooms online. Request a room booking from the Timetables section of the portal. Click on Room Booking Request and complete the mandatory fields. Please mention in either the preferred room field or the nature of booking field, that you wish to book a library group study room. Please remember to complete the number of attendees field as well.
Your request can only be attended to during normal office hours. Applications sent at evenings and weekends will be reviewed the following working day. You will receive an email confirming which room has been booked for you. Please note that same day bookings cannot be accepted and bookings for a group are limited to a maximum of one 2-hour block a day.
This is an additional service. Students can still book a group study room using the existing methods - i.e. in person at the Enquiry Desk or through instant messaging, phone or email.
Your request can only be attended to during normal office hours. Applications sent at evenings and weekends will be reviewed the following working day. You will receive an email confirming which room has been booked for you. Please note that same day bookings cannot be accepted and bookings for a group are limited to a maximum of one 2-hour block a day.
This is an additional service. Students can still book a group study room using the existing methods - i.e. in person at the Enquiry Desk or through instant messaging, phone or email.
Computers and Applied Science Complete
The Library now subscribes to Computers and Applied Sciences Complete - which contains over 1300 academic journals and professional publications on the subject of engineering, computing, computer theory & systems and new technologies. Over 500 journals are available in full-text.
On campus, you do not need to log in. Off campus, select UK Higher Education then University of Abertay Dundee and log in with your Abertay username and password.
On campus, you do not need to log in. Off campus, select UK Higher Education then University of Abertay Dundee and log in with your Abertay username and password.
Library closure over the holiday period
Lots of students will be looking forward to a break after exams and before the start of second semester. We know, however, that lots of you still have course work to prepare and are planning to work during the University closure. The Library will be closed between 24/12/10 and 4/1/11 inclusive, but all the usual e-resources and online services that you can access off-campus will still be available.
If you need help using any of our resources don't forget that we have online guides that you may find useful. Just go to the self-help tab on the portal page for further details.
We will re-open on 5th January and will be offering a full service, including unstaffed self-service until midnight (Monday - Thursday) from that date.
If you need help using any of our resources don't forget that we have online guides that you may find useful. Just go to the self-help tab on the portal page for further details.
We will re-open on 5th January and will be offering a full service, including unstaffed self-service until midnight (Monday - Thursday) from that date.
New AV equipment booking system
We launched our new AV equipment booking system on Monday 13th December. Access to the booking form will be the same as at present - through the Information Services - Audio Visual Support page on the portal, but the form itself will allow you to see images and full descriptions of the items you book and you can check availability in advance to lessen the chances of your booking having to be rejected.
We would welcome any comments on the new system. Please email enquirydesk@abertay.ac.uk or pop a card in one of the suggestion boxes round the Library.
We would welcome any comments on the new system. Please email enquirydesk@abertay.ac.uk or pop a card in one of the suggestion boxes round the Library.
Library opening hours
Our longer opening hours have been in operation for a couple of weeks now, so we'd really appreciate some feedback on whether you find the extra opening useful? We're open until midnight Monday - Thursday and until 10.00pm on Friday and Sunday.
The Sunday late night opening is something new for this session in response to some suggestions we had last session.
The Sunday late night opening is something new for this session in response to some suggestions we had last session.
Referencing and research drop-in sessions
If you need help with referencing, researching or finding books, e-books and journal articles for your coursework, come and ask a librarian! Drop-in sessions will take place in the IT Training Suite on Level 2 of the Library on :-
Friday 5th November - 12.00 – 14.00
Monday 8th November - 11.00 – 13.00
Friday 12th November - 12.00 – 14.00
Monday 15th November - 11.00 – 13.00
Friday 19th November - 12.00 – 14.00
Monday 22nd November - 11.00 – 13.00
Friday 26th November - 12.00 – 14.00
Monday 29th November - 11.00 – 13.00
Friday 3rd December -12.00 – 14.00
Monday 6th December - 11.00 – 13.00
Friday 10th December- 12.00 – 14.00
Come for as little or as long as you like! 5 minutes may be all you need.
Contact infodesk@abertay.ac.uk for more information
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Friday 5th November - 12.00 – 14.00
Monday 8th November - 11.00 – 13.00
Friday 12th November - 12.00 – 14.00
Monday 15th November - 11.00 – 13.00
Friday 19th November - 12.00 – 14.00
Monday 22nd November - 11.00 – 13.00
Friday 26th November - 12.00 – 14.00
Monday 29th November - 11.00 – 13.00
Friday 3rd December -12.00 – 14.00
Monday 6th December - 11.00 – 13.00
Friday 10th December- 12.00 – 14.00
Come for as little or as long as you like! 5 minutes may be all you need.
Contact infodesk@abertay.ac.uk for more information
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New look library catalogue
The library catalogue has a new look and improved functionality. Improvements include:
Search results are much clearer - it is now easier to see at a glance if the item you want is available or not.
You can now filter your results - making it much easier to locate particular items such as e-books, dvds, videos, projects and dissertations or digital equipment.
Links and, where available, preview from Google Books.
Book covers display for selected items
We'd love to get your views on the new look catalogue - and your ideas for further improvements.
Search results are much clearer - it is now easier to see at a glance if the item you want is available or not.
You can now filter your results - making it much easier to locate particular items such as e-books, dvds, videos, projects and dissertations or digital equipment.
Links and, where available, preview from Google Books.
Book covers display for selected items
We'd love to get your views on the new look catalogue - and your ideas for further improvements.
New students
Welcome to all our new students. Lots of information for you on the Library web page https://portal.abertay.ac.uk/portal/page/portal/Library/newstudents
Quick use PC
Try out the new 'quick use' PC on level 2 of the Library if all you need is to check your email , look up the catalogue, or change your password .
Library opening hours
Remember - the Library is open until 19.50 on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of July. Full opening hours on the Library web page https://portal.abertay.ac.uk/portal/page/portal/Library
Nursing students can use Knowledge Network (NHS elibrary)
If you are a nursing student at Abertay you can use the NHS elibrary, now renamed Knowledge Network.
This gives you access to many additional journals and e-books, and databases such as CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), as well as specialist portals, guidelines, and patient information.
This gives you access to many additional journals and e-books, and databases such as CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), as well as specialist portals, guidelines, and patient information.
Abertay Library is open until 19.50 on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of July. Full opening hours on the Library web page https://portal.abertay.ac.uk/portal/page/portal/Library
Using ScienceDirect off campus
Check out this video covering how to log in to Science Direct from off campus https://portal.abertay.ac.uk/portal/page/portal/Library/selfhelp/helpfindinginfo/sciencedirectoffcampus.swf
There are links to it from all the subject guides on the Library web page.
There are links to it from all the subject guides on the Library web page.
Access the Abertay network from other Universities
Students and staff can now use the eduroam service to access the Abertay network from 100s of Higher Education institutions across the UK and overseas. Eduroam will make it easier to work on the move, whether you are a student on vacation or a member of staff visiting another University.
Eduroam is a free wireless Internet service that allows you to log in to your home network, from any participating institution, using your network username and password. You will have access to the Internet, Portal, email, library resources, files via WebVPN, etc.
Eduroam will work with a laptop or other mobile device such as an iPhone or iPod. You will have to configure your laptop/mobile devide in advance. Help and instructions are available on the IS Service Desk Eduroam page.
Go to the ja.net site for a map of locations and a list of participating institutions.
Eduroam is a free wireless Internet service that allows you to log in to your home network, from any participating institution, using your network username and password. You will have access to the Internet, Portal, email, library resources, files via WebVPN, etc.
Eduroam will work with a laptop or other mobile device such as an iPhone or iPod. You will have to configure your laptop/mobile devide in advance. Help and instructions are available on the IS Service Desk Eduroam page.
Go to the ja.net site for a map of locations and a list of participating institutions.
Taylor & Francis e-books trial
We have arranged a trial of Taylor & Francis e-books for 1 month until 20 May.
You can access the eBook trial at http://uabertay.etailer.dpsl.net.
Contact the librarians for a password - infodesk@abertay.ac.uk
If you have any feedback on the trial - coverage, ease of use, etc, please let us know.
You can access the eBook trial at http://uabertay.etailer.dpsl.net.
Contact the librarians for a password - infodesk@abertay.ac.uk
If you have any feedback on the trial - coverage, ease of use, etc, please let us know.
Writing up your Honours dissertation?
Information on formatting here.
Information on Harvard referencing here. Don't forget the Library dropins for individual advice - Wednesdays 11.00-13.00 in the Training Suite on level 2, and IT dropins Wednesdays 12.00-14.00, same place.
Information on binding here.
Information on Harvard referencing here. Don't forget the Library dropins for individual advice - Wednesdays 11.00-13.00 in the Training Suite on level 2, and IT dropins Wednesdays 12.00-14.00, same place.
Information on binding here.
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