Advance notice: Library systems downtime due to system upgrade on Monday 30th June 2014

The Library will be upgrading its Library Management System on Monday 30th June 2014, starting at 16:00.  The process is expected to be completed by 10:00am on Tuesday 1st July 2014.

During this period you will still be able to:

• Issue and return books using one of the self  service machines
• Use Library SmartSearch to look for resources and access electronic content

You will not be able to:

• Pay your fines
• Renew your books
• Access or check your Library record
• Check the availability of books

You will also not be able to borrow self service laptops between 13:00 on Monday 30th June 2014 and 10:00 on Tuesday 1st July 2014.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and if you have any queries please contact us by emailing library@aston.ac.uk

27th August 2013 – Library System Unavailable

The Library system will be unavailable on 27th August 2013 due to a scheduled maintenance upgrade.  It will not be possible to check book availability, reserve or renew books during this period. 

It should still be possible to use Library SmartSearch to access databases, electronic journals and ebooks during this time. 

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Essential maintenance work on the Library System - 28th March

Important news: Due to essential maintenance the Library catalogue and access to the My Library Record function were unavailable on Wednesday 28th March 2012 after 1.30pm.  This was due to be operational again at 5.00pm but unfortunately the work on the library server had to continue much later than planned. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We are pleased to announce that the Library Catalogue and My Library Record service is now operational.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact library@aston.ac.uk

Essential maintenance work on the Library system - 28th March 2012

Important news: Due to essential maintenance the Library catalogue and access to the My Library Record function will be unavailable on Wednesday 28th March 2012 between 1.30pm and 5.00pm. The self service machines will still be available for issue and return but not for fines payments. Any laptops issued at the Help Desk will need to be returned by 1.00pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns please contact library@aston.ac.uk

Making library resources mobile!

Did you know that many of the resources available to you via Aston University Library & Information Services are available from your mobile device as well?

This summer, we launched a mobile version of the Library Catalogue, making it easier than ever to find books as you navigate the Library shelves. This is accessible through the usual web browser on your mobile device.

Many of our resource providers have developed mobile versions of their interfaces as well.  For example, you can access the Web of Knowledge, EBSCOhost, IEEE Xplore and JSTOR when you're out and about using the mobile interfaces provided.  Sometimes, free registration is required for access to the mobile version.  Comment on this post or ask at the Help Desk if you have any questions about this.

Some of our providers have created apps for you to download.  Elsevier provide apps for ScienceDirect and Scopus Alerts.  To download an EBSCOhost app for iPhone or Android, access EBSCOhost as normal and click the link at the bottom of any EBSCOhost page to email yourself the download instructions, access key and a link to the app store.  The RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry) have an iOS app for their journals and for ChemSpider.

Introducing the Library Catalogue direct to your mobile device

LIS is pleased to announce that from the beginning of this academic year the Library Catalogue will be available in mobile format.

You will be able to access your library record, search for and reserve items in the same way as the standard Catalogue but the format will make it easier to use on your mobile device.

Want to give it a try? Then go to http://m.library.aston.ac.uk/ and let us know what you think.

New for November 2010 - Changes to login process for renewing and reserving books

From 2nd November 2010 you will no longer need to remember your Library barcode and PIN if you are an Aston student or staff member. Instead you can use your Aston computer login and password to access your Library Record or place reservations.

To access your Library Record you should do the following:
Step 1: Go to http://library.aston.ac.uk and click on the My Library Record link on the right hand side.

Step 2: You will see the following screen. For Aston staff and students enter your computer username and password in the boxes and click submit. Only visitors should continue to use their barcode number and PIN

To reserve items you should do the following:
Step 1: Search for a book and bring up the main details. If all copies are on loan click on the reserve button at the top of the screen.

Step 2: You will see the following screen. For Aston staff and students enter your computer username and password in the boxes and click submit. Only visitors should continue to use their barcode number and PIN

Step 3: You will get a confirmation screen if the reservation is successful and an email will be sent to your Aston email account when the book is ready for you to collect.