5 ways to take a break: Library-style

It could be because it’s exam season. There could be a coursework deadline looming. Either way, you’ve decided to camp out in the Library: you’ve remembered your water, cold snacks, laptop, and those fluffy slippers to keep your feet comfortably cosy. You’re ready-to-go with an all-night revision-a-thon. Your referencing is going to show Harvard who’s…Continue Reading 5 ways to take a break: Library-style

Compendex Engineering Village new features

Engineering Village has introduced a host of new features and functions. Some that you might find useful include the ‘Getting Started’ Program, numeric searching and filter and improved record sharing once you have found your results. The ‘Getting Started’ program is an excellent way to learn how to use Engineering Village and once you have…Continue Reading Compendex Engineering Village new features

Sunday 22nd Jan – No Access to Library Systems

From 09:30-18:00 on Sunday 22nd January we will be upgrading our Library systems.  This means that there will be no: Self-issue or return of items No access to e-resources (databases, journals, e-books etc.) No access to CityLibrary Account, including: Renewals Placing requests Paying charges No book availability information in CityLibrary Search You will be able to…Continue Reading Sunday 22nd Jan – No Access to Library Systems

Assistive Technology Centre update: alternative PCs

While the Assistive Technology Centre remains closed due to a major leak; we have made three alternative PCs available. We have made three pcs in the Northampton Square Library bookable by students referred for ATC access, until the Centre reopens. Two PCs are available in Level 6 silent study PC lab and one PC is…Continue Reading Assistive Technology Centre update: alternative PCs

Assistive Technology Centre closed due to major leak

The Assistive Technology Centre (on level 2 of Northampton Square Library) is currently closed due to a severe leak from the ceiling. Our Property and Facilities Team are trying to track down and stop the leak. At present, we are unable to anticipate how long the ATC will be out of action as we will…Continue Reading Assistive Technology Centre closed due to major leak

Northampton Square bookable silent study spaces return for 24/7 Opening

Bookable silent study spaces will return for the January 24/7 period at Northampton Square. Students can book a space to study on weekdays from 3rd – 20th January.  Sessions of two or three hours are available between 9am and 9pm and users can book one session a day, with a maximum of two per week.  Each…Continue Reading Northampton Square bookable silent study spaces return for 24/7 Opening

Northampton Square Library Book Drop

The Northampton Square Library book drop has moved to the Level 1 walkway, opposite the staircase leading to the Library and lecture theatre B200. The book drop is only available when the library is closed. During opening hours, please return books either to the service desk, or via the self-service machines on Level 2….Continue Reading Northampton Square Library Book Drop

Library Staff Love #13: Research methods for business students

As it’s the last Library Staff Love feature for 2016, this time we mean business. Well, by ‘we’ I mean Samantha, our Research Librarian for Cass PG & Business; and by ‘business’ I mean specifically: Saunders, M.N.K., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2016) Research methods for business students (7th ed.) Harlow: Pearson. Here’s why Samantha…Continue Reading Library Staff Love #13: Research methods for business students

POSTPONED: System downtime today

Today’s planned downtime to Library systems has been postponed.  You will be able to access eresources, your CityLibrary Account, and item availability information online as normal.  Self-issue and return machines at all sites are also in operation today. We will be rescheduling this work to take place in the near future, and will keep you…Continue Reading POSTPONED: System downtime today