Friday 27 January 2012

We've simplified the catalogue search box

We have now removed the Catalogue/Catalogue Plus options from the search form on the library home page, and moved to a single, unified search.

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We made this decision for two reasons. We have had feedback that the purpose of these options isn't clear to users, and it is potentially causing confusion. Also, the ordering of search results in WorldCat Local has improved to the point where there no longer such a need for the separate search options.

Searching from off-campus will also work in the same way as on-campus searches. We believe that recent improvements mean that there is now little purpose in logging in before running the search, as users will be taken to a log-in box when trying to access any resources that need authentication. Please do let us know if you encounter any problems arising from this, though.

We will make the change on Wednesday afternoon. We do not expect any disruption to service.

Friday 20 January 2012

Please do not bring hot food into the library

In response to feedback, hot food is no longer allowed in the library or IT areas in Fountains Learning Centre.

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It is still OK to bring cold snacks and drinks into the Learning Centre, but please respect others and tidy up after yourself before you leave.

Areas for quiet working in the Library

Following much feedback on noise in Fountains Learning Centre, the second floor has now been designated as a silent study area.

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Please use this area for quiet work and reading, and respect others who are wanting to work in silence. Use another area, if you want to socialise or hold discussions. You can, of course, also use the Quiet Study Room on the first floor for quiet working.

Please let staff at the ground floor Question Point know, if there is too much noise in these areas.

Friday 13 January 2012

Wiley Online Library down tomorrow

Wiley have informed us that access to their online resources (eBooks and eJournals) may be interrupted tomorrow (Saturday 14th Jan) for essential maintenance work.

The work will be starting at 10am, and will take up to 2 hours.

Tuesday 3 January 2012

Important ICT message

Due to essential maintenance work, there will be a temporary interruption to the University’s internet connection between 7am and 8am on Wednesday 4th January.
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This will affect the main campus and all residences. You will also be unable to access the virtual desktop from offsite during this period.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this short period of interruption to service.