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More BooksMore Books

07/05/2013

To-date Information Services More Books campaign has ordered 190 More books that you have requested and spent an additional £4,768.33.

 

Tell us about the books you can't get hold of – we'll then see if we can buy them. Request your book via the More Books online order form. For more information see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library/morebooks

More BooksMore Books

23/04/2013

To-date Information Services More Books campaign has ordered 180 More books that you have requested and spent an additional £4,533.88.

 

Tell us about the books you can't get hold of – we'll then see if we can buy them. Request your book via the More Books online order form. For more information see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library/morebooks

E-learning Brownbag Talks – 19 April 2013, 11-12, Hugh Owen Video Conferencing SuiteE-learning Brownbag Talks – 19 April 2013, 11-12, Hugh Owen Video Conferencing Suite

15/04/2013

Come and find out more about these exciting and innovative projects at the e-learning brownbag talk:

·        Dave Whitworth, IBERS, Aberystwyth - Assessing a traditional lab practical using Blackboard

·         Ruth Wyn Williams, School of Healthcare Sciences, Bangor University - Using Technology in a Bilingual Environment -Welsh Medium Resources in Health Care

For more information about forthcoming e-learning brownbag talks and innovative use of e-technology in teaching take a look at:  http://nexus.aber.ac.uk            

Grant from the National Manuscripts Conservation TrustGrant from the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust

15/04/2013

In recent months the University received a grant of £4.4k from the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust allowing for the conservation and repair of several important manuscripts held by Information Services. These included a series of duets by 18th century composers, including Salieri, Guglielmi, Martini and Pignotti, collected in a loosely bound volume forming part of the important music collection amassed by George Powell of Nanteos which was subsequently bequeathed to the newly founded University. The grant also allowed for the conservation of a signed rehearsal copy of “Oh Spiritual Pilgrim” which was composed by Gustav Holst for the 1933 Gregynog Festival.

More BooksMore Books

15/04/2013

To-date Information Services More Books campaign has ordered 179 More books that you have requested and spent an additional £4,302.44.

 

 

Tell us about the books you can't get hold of – we'll then see if we can buy them. Request your book via the More Books online order form. For more information see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library/morebooks

e- Assessment Association Regional Event, e-Assessment: A Question of Design, Aberystwyth 22 April, 10:15 - 16:45e- Assessment Association Regional Event, e-Assessment: A Question of Design, Aberystwyth 22 April, 10:15 - 16:45

05/04/2013

We are pleased to announce a special event taking place at AU as part of a series of regional workshops run by the e-Assessment Association.

  • Date: 22 April, 10:15 – 16:45
  • Place: MedRus Conference Centre, Penglais Campus

The e-Assessment Association describes the event as follows: "This event gives you the opportunity to extend your vision of what’s possible, seeing how a challenging range of assessment tasks can be realised on common and current e-Assessment platforms. We will also be running a series of sessions on question design, incorporating collaboration, feedback and accessibility."

There will be plenty of opportunities for practical and hands-on work. The event is recommended for all staff involved in any aspect of e-assessment.

For more information and to book a place see http://jump.aber.ac.uk/?vxbr

All welcome, we hope to see you there.

More BooksMore Books

04/04/2013

To-date Information Services More Books campaign has ordered 176 More books that you have requested and spent an additional £4,302.44.

 

Tell us about the books you can't get hold of – we'll then see if we can buy them. Request your book via the More Books online order form. For more information see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library/morebooks

New in April: Cengage InfoTrac NewsstandNew in April: Cengage InfoTrac Newsstand

27/03/2013

 

 

 

Aberystwyth University students and staff are about to gain online access to 2,500 newspapers and magazines on the Cengage InfoTrac Newsstand platform via an all-Wales consortium purchase. The service will begin on April 1st via the librarywales.org online resources site and will replace our current access to NewsBank.

Please contact the Academic Services librarians on acastaff@aber.ac.uk if you have any questions.

More BooksMore Books

26/03/2013

To-date Information Services More Books campaign has ordered 175 More books that you have requested and spent an additional £4,088.36.

 

Tell us about the books you can't get hold of – we'll then see if we can buy them. Request your book via the More Books online order form. For more information see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library/morebooks

Donate your library fines to Comic Relief!

14/03/2013

 

 

Friday 15th March - is Red Nose Day and we'll be offering you the chance to donate your Library fines to Comic Relief instead of paying them to us!

Donations must be cash only (we regret we can't accept charity donations by credit card or via the online payment system) and made in person at any of our Library Enquiry Desks. Why not take the chance to clear any fines on your record and raise money for a great cause at the same time?

More BooksMore Books

11/03/2013

To-date Information Services More Books campaign has ordered 153 More books that you have requested and spent an additional £3,800.84.

 

Tell us about the books you can't get hold of – we'll then see if we can buy them. Request your book via the More Books online order form. For more information see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library/morebooks

Come and see our display celebrating early Aberystwyth University womenCome and see our display celebrating early Aberystwyth University women

07/03/2013

Come and take a look at early Aberystwyth University women and the roles they played in making AU what it is today.  See when women first studied at AU and who our first female Principal was.

The display is at the back of the Hugh Owen Library on Level E, access via stairs leading up from the Law Department foyer.

Suggest Your Own Inspirational BookSuggest Your Own Inspirational Book

07/03/2013

On Level D of the Hugh Owen Library is a small stand promoting World Book Day,

 

We are showcasing inspiring and influential books, and would like to invite you to submit your own personal suggestions by sticking a post-it note to our ‘suggestion tree’

 

Lock  your computer if you leave it unattendedLock your computer if you leave it unattended

01/03/2013

To ensure that the computer you are using is not used by unauthorised persons you should lock it if you leave it unattended.

To lock your  computer:

  • Hold down the Windows key and press the L key once

To unlock your computer:

  • press Ctrl, Alt and Delete and enter the password used to log on to the computer

To set your computer to lock automatically if you leave it unattended for a short while see: http://www.inf.aber.ac.uk/advisory/faq/156/

 

You must ensure that any computer you are using at AU is not used by unauthorised persons.

More BooksMore Books

25/02/2013

To-date Information Services More Books campaign has ordered 126 More books that you have requested and spent an additional £2,988.58.

 

Tell us about the books you can't get hold of – we'll then see if we can buy them. Request your book via the More Books online order form. For more information see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library/morebooks

More BooksMore Books

15/02/2013

Tell us about the books you can't get hold of – we'll then see if we can buy them. Request your book via the More Books online order form. For more information see http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library/morebooks

New Public printers – saving students moneyNew Public printers – saving students money

11/02/2013

With the advent of the new Public Printers printing charges have been reduced.  Full details about the print service can be found at: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/printing/selfservice/

Increased Silent Study Zone in the Law LibraryIncreased Silent Study Zone in the Law Library

08/02/2013

In response to student concerns about noise in the Law Library, the Silent Study area in the Law Library has been extended.

Don’t let the Internet Trolls get you, say no to cyber bullyingDon’t let the Internet Trolls get you, say no to cyber bullying

05/02/2013

Say no to Cyber Bullying: 

If you feel threatened or harassed online, you can contact the Student Welcome Centre or Human Resources to discuss your options.

Study skills for PostgraduatesStudy skills for Postgraduates

05/02/2013

The Postgraduate Study Practices Programme resumes on Wednesday 13th February, offering presentations on writing, communication and information skills.

 

See the full programme and enrol online: http://jump.aber.ac.uk/?qct

Enquiries? Email us at: study-skills@aber.ac.uk

Work smarter: Study Skills for students. Enrol now!Work smarter: Study Skills for students. Enrol now!

25/01/2013

The Undergraduate Study Practices Programme offers presentations and online resources on writing, communication and information skills. See the full programme and enrol online.