Discover/EBSCOhost folders update

We still have a problem with folders using our normal links, but we do now have a workaround - if you access DISCOVER via this alternative link, you should be able to get to your folders normally.

Discover/EBSCOhost folders problem

We're having problems with accessing folders in Discover/other EBSCOhost databases this morning. This has been reported to EBSCO and we hope it will be resolved soon.

IEEE Xplore scheduled maintenance Friday 21st September, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

We've been warned of scheduled maintenance affecting IEEE Xplore tonight, Friday 21st September, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. The site may unavailable for some of that time.

Printing downtime Monday 10th September, 6pm-6.30pm

We're expecting some printing downtime in our libraries on the evening of Monday 10th September, between 6pm and 6.30pm.

IEEE Xplore downtime Friday 7th September

We have been warned that due to scheduled maintenance, IEEE Xplore users may experience intermittent access issues from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM on Friday, 7 September. We anticipate that the site may be unavailable for a portion of this time.

DISCOVER - top searches in August

Here are the top searches from DISCOVER last month:

NewsBank Special Reports September 2018

NewsBank’s Special Reports are news articles, images, maps and other useful content grouped for convenience under specific topics and themes. They enable users to quickly locate information while helping them gain better insight into current global issues and events.

Following is a listing of ones that may be of particular interest at this time.

September Topics
9/11 Anniversary
National Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 - 10/15)
Constitution Day (9/17)
World Health - World Alzheimer's Day (9/21)
Education Around the World

Additional featured Reports covering current issues and events
Natural Disasters
World Economics
World Environment
World Politics and Government
School and Campus Security
World Travel and Tourism

Each Special Report features current and retrospective coverage with new articles added daily. They constitute a unique value to your users and are included with your NewsBank subscription. There are over 60 Reports to be sure the information you need is always available.

Special Reports are easily accessible from the left side bar on your online resource menu page, on search screens and the Other NewsBank Products link in full-text newspaper products.

This video shows you how to find Special Reports, what they are and how they can be used: http://newsbank.com/videos/how-find-use-special-reports

                    

Westlaw downtime Saturday 8th September 3.30-7.30pm

We've been warned of planned downtime for Westlaw UK on Saturday 8th September, 3.30-7.30pm.

Dawsonera downtime Saturday 8th September - Sunday 9th September

We've been warned of planned downtime for Dawsonera ebooks from 8pm on Saturday 8th September to 6am on Sunday 9th. Dawsonera ebooks will be unavailable during this period.