Subscribe to LIS Podcasts on iTunes

In October we announced the introduction of LIS podcasts. Several podcasts are now available covering topics such as reservations, missing books, what are journal articles and selecting keywords when searching for articles.

Podcasts can be accessed via the Library website at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lis/podcasts/ and it is also possible to subscibe to our Podcasts at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/aston-university-library-information/id483594428

MyiLibrary - Are you seeing a "Flow Control Warning" message?

The publisher Pearson has decided to set restrictions on access to their e-books on the MyiLibrary platform to no more than 3 simultaneous users. If you see a message on this platform that says: "Flow Control Warning: This book is currently being viewed by another patron. It will become available when the patron has finished viewing the selected book," you will need to exit the platform and try to access it again at a later time.

Are you interested in any topics related to "Social Responsibility"?

Dear Students,

The Library is pleased to announce a new subscription is now available to a web-based magazine called Ethical Corporation. 
 

The e-version of the Ethical Corporation magazine contains the world’s largest archive of business sustainability articles.  There are currently over 7,000 available to search and browse.  There is also access to weekly web-only opinion to the monthly magazine and database – 7,300 searchable CR related articles.  Finally, there is access to podcasts from key personnel within the Corporate Responsibility industry.

Access is available through the Aston e-Library and then choose Find Resource. You can either search for the resource in the Name search box OR choose the Business category and the Full Text Journals sub-category.

Please note:  If you are trying to access this resource from a computer based off the University campus you will need to choose Login on the top of the screen and type in the required email and password.  You can find these details via our Library Matters module on Blackboard and the menu item Passwords and Logging on.  Alternatively, please ask at the Library Help Desk.

Kind Regards

Nicola Dennis

Business Information Specialist 

Datastream and 3000Xtra

ABS Students,

Will you need to use the research database Datastream for your dissertation? Are you registered to use the ABS Trading Room? Then you might be interested in the Question and Answer sessions run by the company Thomson Reuters that provide the two resources; Datastream and 3000Xtra.

How does it work?
All your data questions are answered using interactive Adobe e-training sessions

What you need to do!
To sign up email knowledge.networkuki@thomsonreuters.com and state the date, time and session you would like to enroll on to. Include your email address. They will email you with the rest of the information.

3000xtra
Wednesday 25-01-2012 at 3pm

Datastream
Thursday 19-01-2012 at 11am

Nicola Dennis
Information Specialist

Are you working on an essay or a project at the moment? Do you need to find information on a topic? The Library has a lot more than books, check out our latest podcast which will tell you all about journal articles, what they are and how to find them. Journal articles contain high quality, detailed research on a topic. Impress your lecturers by referring to them in your written work.

Go to http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lis/podcasts/ to listen to the podcast.

Library 24 hour opening starts Tuesday 3 January

Dear staff and students,

Welcome back and Happy New Year!

The Library is open 24 hours from today, Tuesday 3 January until Friday 20 January for the examination period. Please check the Library web site for opening hours. We hope that you can make good use of the Library during this period. If you need a quiet place to study, please remember that the third floor is for single silent study at all times. If you have any problems with noisy neighbours in the Library, or if you need help with finding resources, then please do not hestitate to speak to staff at the Help desk on the Ground floor or email: library@aston.ac.uk

Please be aware that as of 01 January 2012 it is a University requirement for all staff and students to visibly display their uniCARDS within campus buildings (including the Library) during 'out of hours' periods. Lanyards (and clips) for ID badges are available at Security, the HUB and the ARC.

The 'out of hours' periods during vacation are between the hours of:
6pm - 8am Monday - Friday
6pm - 8am Friday - Monday

The 'out of hours' periods during term-time are between the hours of:
8pm - 8am Monday - Friday
6pm - 8am Friday - Monday

If you have any questions or comments, please let us know.

Best regards
Lydia Matheson
Public Services Co-ordinator (Customer Experience)
LIS

Library Christmas vacation opening hours

Season's Greetings from Library staff.

• The Library is open: Monday 19 December to Thursday 22 December: 08:00 - 23:00
• The Library is open: Friday 23 December: 08:00 - 13:00
  
• The Library is closed: Saturday 24 December until Monday 2 January inclusive
• The Library is open: Tuesday 3 January onwards from 08:00 and will be open 24/6 up until Friday 20 January

Please see the Library web site for the Christmas vacation opening hours
http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lis/openinghours/

If you have books on loan, then please make sure you return them by 22 December, or renew them each week online via My Library Record on the Library Catalogue. Books which can't be renewed can be posted back - fines will accrue on overdue books so keep an eye on your Aston University email.

Please note: the out of hours book return box is closed when the University is closed for holidays (from Friday 23 December until the Library re-opens on 3 January).

We wish you all a very good break.