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/
Summon and Refworks
The problem exporting references from Summon to RefWorks. has now been resolved. You can export from Summon both on and off campus. Instructions are available in the RefWorks Abertay User Guide.
New password reset PC
There is a dedicated password reset facility on Level 1 of the Library. Use the password reset PC if you have forgotten your password or if you need to change it and cannot get logged on to do so.
Longer opening hours
From today (24th October) until 16th December the Library will be open for longer.
New online catalogue on Level 1 of the Library
We now have a wheelchair-user height library catalogue (OPAC) situated on Level 1. This is a dedicated machine which can be used to search the Library's phyiscal resources.
Library and IT student workshops
Book now for short Library and IT workshops on referencing, using Summon, working with long documents, and MUCH more.
New - online tutorial on using the Library
Find out how to use the catalogue, find items on reading lists, and borrowing from the Library.
Library tutorial
Library tutorial
Wikipedia - beneath the surface
This short video from North Carolina State University outlines how Wikipedia articles are created and updated.
MindGenius
Regular users of Mindgenius should be aware that the version we had in the Library is not compatible with Windows 7.
PC maintenance
The PCs in the Library are being upgraded to Windows 7 operating system and MS Office 2010.
Level 1 refurbishment
The much anticipated refurbishment of Level 1 of the Library begins on Monday 11th July. Over the next few weeks new furniture will be installed and PCs, printers and a photocopier will be relocated to Level 1. The Time Out Area is also having a makeover, with new seating installed.
Summon - search for journal articles etc. at Abertay
Have you tried Summon yet, for finding journal articles, books, e-books in any or all of the collections we subscribe to?
Keep in touch!
Many of you will be leaving Dundee for the summer, but remember that we will still be here if you need any help and support.
If you cannot come in to see us at the Enquiry Desk you can still email us at library@abertay.ac.uk, phone us on 01382 308833 or send us an instant message via the Meebo Ask a Librarian link on the portal.
If you cannot come in to see us at the Enquiry Desk you can still email us at library@abertay.ac.uk, phone us on 01382 308833 or send us an instant message via the Meebo Ask a Librarian link on the portal.
Renewing books over the summer
Students who are leaving Dundee for the summer will be able to take books on loan with them and, unless someone reserves the book, be able to keep it for the duration of the holidays.
You will still need to renew your books either online, by email or over the phone otherwise you will incur overdue charges, but the usual restriction of only 4 renewals has been lifted for the vacation period.
You will still need to renew your books either online, by email or over the phone otherwise you will incur overdue charges, but the usual restriction of only 4 renewals has been lifted for the vacation period.
Summer opening hours
Now that the majority of students have finished their coursework and exams for the session, the Library is operating with reduced opening hours.
We will be open Monday and Wednesday - Friday 08:45 - 16:50, Tuesday 08:45 - 19:50, but will be closed at the weekend.
We hope that opening later on Tuesdays will give students who still have work to complete the opportunity to use the Library even if they have daytime commitments.
Summer opening hours will be in place from 28th May - 11th September.
Please let us know how you find the new arrangements - pop a postcard in one of the suggestion boxes around the Library or email us at library@abertay.ac.uk
We will be open Monday and Wednesday - Friday 08:45 - 16:50, Tuesday 08:45 - 19:50, but will be closed at the weekend.
We hope that opening later on Tuesdays will give students who still have work to complete the opportunity to use the Library even if they have daytime commitments.
Summer opening hours will be in place from 28th May - 11th September.
Please let us know how you find the new arrangements - pop a postcard in one of the suggestion boxes around the Library or email us at library@abertay.ac.uk
Graduating in July?
All students who are planning to graduate in July this year must return all library books by the end of May.
Students with outstanding library loans, even if they are not overdue, will not be allowed to graduate.
More information on the portal
Students with outstanding library loans, even if they are not overdue, will not be allowed to graduate.
More information on the portal
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