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/

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

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.

Carpet cleaning

More disruption this week while the carpets are cleaned in the Library.

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.