Tag: User Services

Library systems downtime: Sunday 16th December

From 09:30-18:00 on Sunday 18th December 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…Continue Reading Library systems downtime: Sunday 16th December

Online resources downtime – 22nd November

For one hour between 2am and 8am on Tuesday 22nd November the following facilities will be unavailable: Login to online resources Login to CityLibrary Account (including renewals, placing requests, paying library fees) Book availability information from CityLibrary Search   This work is to resolve the recent problems that we have experienced with RefWorks. Please plan…Continue Reading Online resources downtime – 22nd November

Library Staff Love #9: GSLC

Here’s a thing. We try not to use abbreviations unnecessarily because unless you know what they stand for it can be really unhelpful. But, OMG can they be fun too, especially if you’ve got a GSOH (IMHO). They’re also ubiquitous in our everyday lives. Do you live on a ‘Ave’? When was the last time…Continue Reading Library Staff Love #9: GSLC

Problems with Library Systems

Unfortunately we are experiencing problems with our Library systems.  This is affecting access to electronic resources and your CityLibrary Account (including renewing items). We are working to resolve this as soon as possible. Apologies for the inconvenience caused….Continue Reading Problems with Library Systems

Northampton Square Bookable Silent Study Spaces Return Alongside 24/7 Opening

Bookable silent study spaces will be returning during the 24/7 opening period at Northampton Square in April. Students can book a space to study on weekdays from 25th April – 3rd June. Sessions of two or three hour blocks are available between 9am and 9pm and users can book one session a day, with a…Continue Reading Northampton Square Bookable Silent Study Spaces Return Alongside 24/7 Opening

Hold Up!

You can place a book on hold when there are no copies available at all or if the only available copies are at other sites. Once a hold is placed, a copy of the desired item will be put aside for you upon its return; or a copy will be transferred from another site for…Continue Reading Hold Up!

Stapling in CityLibrary

Our recent Feedback Wall showed that you are keen to see stapling in CityLibrary.   Well, did you know that you can use the larger combined printers and photocopiers in the library for stapling, too?   The option can be selected from the Printer Properties menu.  From here you can get the printer do many…Continue Reading Stapling in CityLibrary

New Addition to the Northampton Square Library

A new addition was recently made to Level 3 of the Northampton Square Library, which you may have spotted while picking up your printing or making photocopies. An extra vending machine, full of snacks, has been installed so you don’t have to trek all the way down to Level 2 and go through the gates…Continue Reading New Addition to the Northampton Square Library