Extended library opening hours 8 - 25th May 2011

The library floors of the Luton (Park Square) and Bedford Polhill campuses will be open as follows during the above period:

Luton campus:

Monday - friday:
08.30 am - 02.00 am

Bedford Polhill campus:

08.30 am - 24.00 (Midnight)

Lexis Nexis now available

Hi everyone,

You can now access national and regional newspaper articles via the Lexis Nexis database. Coverage varies between newspapers, but in many cases extends back to the early 80's.

The database can be accessed on and off campus from the following link:

http://library.beds.ac.uk/record=b1468022~S20

Best wishes,
Keith

Library Anywhere App

Following the successful launch of the mobile ‘phone Android App a new App is to be purchased which will enable Iphone, Ipad, Blackberry as well as Android ‘phone users to search the library catalogue and make use of the self-service options. More information is available from:

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/whoweare/apps

Web based printing

We are trialing a wireless based printing service called EveryonePrint that will allow students and staff to send print jobs direct from their PC, Mac, laptop, or mobile device via a web interface or email attachment to the PCounter printing system.

The url is http://webprint.beds.ac.uk and users will need to login with their usual network username and password.

There is a simple browse function and supported files are Office files, PDF and text files. At present JPG, GIF etc are NOT currently supported so it will be necessary to place them in eg a Word document first.

Submission via email allows any file attachments to be submitted automatically to webprint@beds.ac.uk after an initial email registration process. Multiple email addresses can be used.

Once the job is submitted the user is presented with a choice of either mono or colour print queue and the option to print multiple copies or duplex. Options such as multiple pages as with Powerpoint will need to be printed in the conventional way from the software on a normal student / staff PC.

The print job, if successful will be processed and placed into the normal PCounter queue, ready for collection in the normal way.

The trial is operating until the end of March and we would really like to hear what you think of the service, so please send any comments to library.technical@beds.ac.uk

News from Learning Resources

Hi everyone,

New App for mobile phones

Learning Resources have developed an Android Smart phone app to enable users to access services from anywhere at any time. The App can be freely downloaded and features links to LRWEB, library catalogue (with full search facilities) and a subscription link to the Uoblibrary Twitter feed. Launched in mid November, the app is already proving very popular. Full details can be found at http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libinfo/android

Spotlight on....Assignments, Bedford Polhill campus

During the week commencing 29^th November, a series of daily one-hour workshops will be held at the Learning Hub in the Polhill campus. The workshops will focus on the skills required to research, plan and present an assignment. There is no need to book in advance. Full details can be found at: http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/spotlight.

Computer skills training

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is currently available to students at a cost of £120 (includes the exams). Advanced ECDL exams in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint will be available at the end of January. The Computer Skills Trainers also offer one to one training for students who are having difficulties using IT. (email: cst@beds.ac.uk, tel: 01582 489258).

Keith Daniels

Electric shutdown: 6-7th November

Hi everyone,

The Library Catalogue and all related services (access to e-journals, e-books, databases, renewals, reservations, self service equipment etc.) will be unavailable on Saturday 6th November and possibly on Sunday 7th November. However, some resources may still be accessible from the following page:
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/faq/UK-Access-Management-Federation

You will need to enter your usual username and password)

The following services will also be at risk during this period:

BREO

Printing

Student records

Timetable

Network access

Student e-mail (Google mail)

Internet access from the University
LRweb

etc.

Best wishes,
Keith

LRC: Student facilities

Hi everyone,

In view of the ongoing building work which is taking place in the LRC, the following rooms have been "opened up" to encourage use:

F202 - (Church End Level 2) - WIFI access, 2 pcs
F302 - (Church End Level 3)- Bookable room (book at the counter on Lvel 1) with video/DVD viewing equipment, WIFI access
F303 - (Church End Level 3) - WIFI room - Table top plug in access for laptops.

These arrangements will be in place during the LRC building work up to and including the week beginning 15th November.

Best wishes,
Keith