An overview of Information and Library Resources

Elaine Blair, Science Faculty Librarian

Welcome to the Library

What does the Library offer?

• Open 7 days of the week during term time

• Weekday early morning and late night opening (7am-midnight)

• Self service

• Renew and request books online

• Access databases, ejournals, ebooks & exam papers from anywhere (DS password)

• Different work environments – group and silent study space

How do I find information?

• SUPrimo search http://suprimo.lib.strath.ac.uk/

• Easy way to search our collections • It’s just like Google. Type in some words

• A lot of books and journals are now available electronically

SUPrimo search

Where will I find different subjects?

Level 5 – Arts & Humanities, Planning, Architecture, Literature, Law, Children’s Collection, Music, Maps & Atlases, MediaLevel 4 – Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Science, Psychology, Business, Education, Language, Social SciencesLevel 3 – Entry point, Enquiry Desk, Short Loan, PC areasLevel 2 – Group discussion space, newspapers, Library Shop, Posters Plus, assistive technology facilitiesLevel 1 – Serials, Government Publications, Silent study area

PC area – Level 3

Group discussion rooms – Level 2

Group discussion pods – Level 2

Silent Study – Level 1

How do I start using the Library?

• New student guide: http://guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/newstudents

• Don’t worry – the Library offers detailed and subject specific training which you can attend after you have settled into your course

How do I get Library and IT help?

• Main Enquiry Desk on Level 3:Email: help@strath.ac.ukTelephone: 0141 548 4444

• Out-of-hours Library & IT SupportEmail: ooh-support@capita.co.ukTelephone: 0141 548 4444

• Subject enquiry desks on Levels 4 and 5• Website: http://www.strath.ac.uk/library

• FAQs: http://www.strath.ac.uk/library/gettinghelp/

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Information Resources – University Services

• Email – MSOffice365 • WebDrive – Home Directories• Pegasus – Timetable / Exam Results /Personal Details• MyPlace – Unified Virtual Learning Environment • Wireless – Access to University Services using WiFi

Information Resources –PCs and printingOver 1200 campus PCs for our users• 400 available within the Library• Student Printing - B/W and Colour Printing available in all PC Labs.• A4, A3 printing and scanning available around Library• 28 PC Labs located around the campus

http://www.strath.ac.uk/it/teachingsupport/

Information Resources –Alternative Access Methods

• Laptop AreasOver 100 available laptop points in the Library

• Student ResidencesEvery bedroom in halls is networked – 1800 usersWifi is available in social areas within the residences

• Wireless NetworkJust about everywhere …

Information Resources – Wireless AccessThe University’s wireless network is eduroam.Configuration and authentication information is available at:

http://www.strath.ac.uk/it/infrastructure/networking/wirelessaccess/

Student Email

Student Email - Office365 Mail EnvironmentFeatures of Office365 • 50GB of space to store email• Exchange 2010 services, including calendar, tasks, contact details• Access to email and calendars available from your PC, Mac, web browser and

internet-enabled mobile devices• Further info available –

http://www.strath.ac.uk/ithelpdesk/helptopics/email/office365/

Information Resources - Free Software & Support

• The University provides downloadable software packages for use on University-owned computers free of charge to staff and students http://www.strath.ac.uk/is/software/

• Development and Training Resource Centre:• https://moss.strath.ac.uk/developmentandtraining/

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Information Resources – Useful Login /Authentication Information

• Logon to central IT systems and all IS PCs around the campus with your DS username / password (ras98156 / password)

• Logon to MSOffice365 email with your DS username@uni.strath.ac.uk and password (ras98156@uni.strath.ac.uk / password)

• Authenticate to eduroam with your DS username@strath.ac.uk / password (ras98156@strath.ac.uk / password)