This new guideline will help you cite moving images and sound sources as well as provide advice on referencing.
Don't forget you can always contact the Learning Development Centre for more advice about referencing.
26 March 2013
Reminder about book loans over Easter vacation
Books will continue to be loaned for the normal seven day, one day or long loan period during the Easter vacation.
They will need to be renewed online: https://library.aston.ac.uk/patroninfo or returned when due.
(No books will be due for return during the Library closed period between Friday, 29th March to Tuesday, 2nd April inclusive.)
Any book which cannot be renewed due to a reservation will need to be returned by post if necessary.
Fines will be charged for late return.
Best wishes for the Easter break.
They will need to be renewed online: https://library.aston.ac.uk/patroninfo or returned when due.
(No books will be due for return during the Library closed period between Friday, 29th March to Tuesday, 2nd April inclusive.)
Any book which cannot be renewed due to a reservation will need to be returned by post if necessary.
Fines will be charged for late return.
Best wishes for the Easter break.
20 March 2013
National Science & Engineering Week
This week is National Science & Engineering Week, the British Science Association's celebration of all things Science and Engineering.
Visit the website to find out more, explore the Calls of the wild online activity, or recommend your favourite online demonstration video.
You can also take this opportunity to explore the many Science and Engineering resources available through Aston University Library & Information Services. Visit our subject-specific LibGuides to find resources relevant to areas of Science or Engineering, use the A-Z database directory to go directly to Science and Engineering resources such as Knovel, the Construction Information Service or IEEE Xplore, or search the Library SmartSearch by keyword to find books, journals articles and more.
Visit the website to find out more, explore the Calls of the wild online activity, or recommend your favourite online demonstration video.
You can also take this opportunity to explore the many Science and Engineering resources available through Aston University Library & Information Services. Visit our subject-specific LibGuides to find resources relevant to areas of Science or Engineering, use the A-Z database directory to go directly to Science and Engineering resources such as Knovel, the Construction Information Service or IEEE Xplore, or search the Library SmartSearch by keyword to find books, journals articles and more.
18 March 2013
Printer network problems
ISA have informed the Library that there are currently problems with all printers across the University network (including the Library). (15:30, 18th March 2013.)
ISA are working to resolve the problem and we will let you know when there is further information.
Printer problems now resolved (15:35, 18th March 2013.)
Printer problems now resolved (15:35, 18th March 2013.)
Maintenance for Self Service Laptop System
Due to essential maintenance by our supplier the Self Service laptops will be unavailable between 12:00am and 4.00am on Tuesday 19th March 2013. If you have borrowed any laptops that are due for return during this period you will need to hand them in to our night time staff based at the Library reception desk to ensure that they are returned correctly off your Library record.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. It is expected that the service should be back up and running at the latest by the start of serviced hours on Tuesday 19th March 2013.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. It is expected that the service should be back up and running at the latest by the start of serviced hours on Thursday 21st March 2013.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. It is expected that the service should be back up and running at the latest by the start of serviced hours on Tuesday 19th March 2013.
Further maintenance to Self Service Laptop System
There will be further maintenance of the Self Service laptop system on Wednesday 20th March 2013 between 2.00am and 4.00am. If you have borrowed any laptops that are due for return during this period you will need to hand them in to our night time staff based at the Library reception desk to ensure that they are returned correctly off your Library record.We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. It is expected that the service should be back up and running at the latest by the start of serviced hours on Thursday 21st March 2013.
Thank you for helping to maintain a good environment for study
Please take the time to read this information so that you are aware of the Library rules and regs, which are particularly important during the examination period
Examinations and silent study
The 3rd floor of the Library is always for single silent study. If you would like to talk or discuss ideas, then please move to a group study area or to the stairwells. Please take note, that from Monday 25th March, the 2nd floor of the Library will also be for silent study.
If you are disturbed by noise from other students anywhere in the Library, then please speak to a member of Library staff or text 0121 204 4489, so that we can assist.
Warnings for talking, using phone, eating on floors where restricted
Students receive “warnings” for talking/using phone/eating where these are not permitted.
Here is a quick summary of rules:
If you are issued with a warning, then please remember that the warnings are there to ensure that the rules are abided by, in order to maintain an effective study environment for all students.
uniCARDs
For the safety and security of all Library users, students are required to swipe in to the Library and carry their uniCARD at all times. Please be prepared to show your uniCARD to a designated member of staff, if asked to do so. Refusing to show a uniCARD can lead to a disciplinary, which would be recorded on the student record system. If a Library user cannot show ID, then Security will be called.
Day visitors
If you are thinking of bringing a friend to the Library to study, please be aware that there is no access to day visitors (non members of the University), or students from other universities with a SCONUL Access Reference card, from Monday 25 March. This is to help maximise study space for Aston University students during our busiest period.
If you’re not sure about Library Regulations, then now’s the time to find out.
Please see: http://www1.aston.ac.uk/library/about-us/02libregs/
The Library Regulations are there for the benefit of all Library users, so thank you again for helping to maintain a good environment for study.
Help us to help you study more effectively!
Examinations and silent study
The 3rd floor of the Library is always for single silent study. If you would like to talk or discuss ideas, then please move to a group study area or to the stairwells. Please take note, that from Monday 25th March, the 2nd floor of the Library will also be for silent study.
If you are disturbed by noise from other students anywhere in the Library, then please speak to a member of Library staff or text 0121 204 4489, so that we can assist.
Warnings for talking, using phone, eating on floors where restricted
Students receive “warnings” for talking/using phone/eating where these are not permitted.
Here is a quick summary of rules:
- No talking on 3rd floor but please keep noise levels down wherever possible - particularly on Ground floor where noise carries (from 25 March there will be no talking on 2nd floor also)
- Please switch phones to silent on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors and use stairwells for phonecall conversations
- Eating cold snacks is permitted on Ground Floor only - consumption of food is not permitted on upper floors
If you are issued with a warning, then please remember that the warnings are there to ensure that the rules are abided by, in order to maintain an effective study environment for all students.
uniCARDs
For the safety and security of all Library users, students are required to swipe in to the Library and carry their uniCARD at all times. Please be prepared to show your uniCARD to a designated member of staff, if asked to do so. Refusing to show a uniCARD can lead to a disciplinary, which would be recorded on the student record system. If a Library user cannot show ID, then Security will be called.
Day visitors
If you are thinking of bringing a friend to the Library to study, please be aware that there is no access to day visitors (non members of the University), or students from other universities with a SCONUL Access Reference card, from Monday 25 March. This is to help maximise study space for Aston University students during our busiest period.
If you’re not sure about Library Regulations, then now’s the time to find out.
Please see: http://www1.aston.ac.uk/library/about-us/02libregs/
The Library Regulations are there for the benefit of all Library users, so thank you again for helping to maintain a good environment for study.
Help us to help you study more effectively!
Book loans over the Easter vacation
Books will continue to be loaned for the normal seven day, one day or long loan period during the Easter vacation. They will need to be renewed online: https://library.aston.ac.uk/patroninfo or returned when due.
(No books will be due for return during the library closed period between Friday, 29th March to Tuesday, 2nd April inclusive.)
Any book which cannot be renewed due to a reservation will need to be returned by post if necessary. Fines will be charged for late return.
Best wishes for the Easter break.
12 March 2013
Britannica E-Books trial
Our trial for Britannica E-Books will last until the end of May. Access the collection through the A-Z list of Databases within SmartSearch.
If you have any comments about the collection please email us: library@aston.ac.uk.
If you have any comments about the collection please email us: library@aston.ac.uk.
11 March 2013
Going home for Easter and need to use a Library?
SCONUL Access is a scheme which allows Aston University students to use other university libraries which belong to the scheme. The scheme includes most of the university libraries in the UK and Ireland.
To apply you will need to complete an online form and you will need to provide your Undergraduate number or Postgraduate number (on your uniCARD) and your Aston University email address. You will need to clear library fines before applying.
The form is available at: http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk/sconul-access
For more details see:
http://www1.aston.ac.uk/library/usingotherlibs/
4 March 2013
Thomson Reuters Knowledge Network - March 2013 Q&A Sessions
Do you use the financial numerical database Datastream? Are you working in the ABS Trading Room with Reuters 3000Xtra database? Would you like further help extracting data?
Thomson Reuters are offering Question and Answer sessions for students using the Datastream and Reuters 3000Xtra databases. If you are having problems extracting data and would like advice please feel free to sign up for one of the Q&A sessions.
· Client trainers from Thomson Reuters will be holding online Q&A sessions to answer your questions regarding data on both Datastream and Reuters 3000Xtra
· No need to have the product in front of you, just the question that you want answering
· No need to join a conference call, they will use Adobe chat… however, if you really want to talk to a trainer they will provide a number to call
· To sign up, email: training@thomsonreuters.com stating the date, time and product session as well as your University email address.
Leave the rest to Thomson Reuters! They will email you with the login details for the 1 hour sessions.
Dates and Times are:
Datastream
Tuesday 5th March 2013 – 11:00
Tuesday 19th March 2013 - 11:00
Reuters 3000xtra
Thursday 14th March 2013 - 11:00
Tuesday 26th March 2013 - 11:00
Regards
Malcolm Horne
Business Information Specialist
Thomson Reuters are offering Question and Answer sessions for students using the Datastream and Reuters 3000Xtra databases. If you are having problems extracting data and would like advice please feel free to sign up for one of the Q&A sessions.
· Client trainers from Thomson Reuters will be holding online Q&A sessions to answer your questions regarding data on both Datastream and Reuters 3000Xtra
· No need to have the product in front of you, just the question that you want answering
· No need to join a conference call, they will use Adobe chat… however, if you really want to talk to a trainer they will provide a number to call
· To sign up, email: training@thomsonreuters.com stating the date, time and product session as well as your University email address.
Leave the rest to Thomson Reuters! They will email you with the login details for the 1 hour sessions.
Dates and Times are:
Datastream
Tuesday 5th March 2013 – 11:00
Tuesday 19th March 2013 - 11:00
Reuters 3000xtra
Thursday 14th March 2013 - 11:00
Tuesday 26th March 2013 - 11:00
Regards
Malcolm Horne
Business Information Specialist
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