New interface for NewsBank

NewsBank have now updated their search interface. We still have access to all the same newspaper content, try it out and let us know what you think. NewsBank have also produced a set of videos on all aspects of the product, such as basic and advanced searching, alerts, suggested topics and setting up personal folders.

Problem accessing VLEbooks - "Oops. Something unexpected has occurred"

We're currently having problems accessing ebooks from VLEbooks - when you click Read Online you get "Oops. Something unexpected has occurred".

We have reported to our supplier and hope for a quick resolution.

Library system update - downtime tonight 19th November, 9pm-10pm

We will be upgrading the library system tonight between 9 and 10 pm.

The following services won't be available during this time:

Library catalogue

Self-service units

Laptop loans

Telephone renewals

Any digital resource with a URL including 0-....brum.beds.ac.uk

Access to the majority of ejournals, databases, ebooks will still be available via DISCOVER 

or via this link.

Westlaw off campus access restored

We now have access to Westlaw again from both on and off campus.

From the library catalogue, just search for "westlaw" and click the Westlaw (off campus) link, and you'll be asked to log in with your usual UoB login- you'll then see a page with the shared username and password for Westlaw. Westlaw will also ask you for a Client ID - this can be anything you choose.

Please let us know if you continue to have problems using Westlaw.

Westlaw off campus problem

We're having problems today accessing Westlaw via the off campus link. This has been reported to the provider and we are hoping it will be fixed soon.

DISCOVER missing buttons - problem fixed

We understand that yesterday's problem with Access Full Text buttons not appearing in DISCOVER is now fixed. Do let us know if you continute to have any issues with DISCOVER.

DISCOVER missing buttons from results list - intermittent problem

We are aware of an intermittent problem affecting the "Access full text" buttons in DISCOVER, as well as other links from the results list. This is affecting many universities and our supplier EBSCO is currently investigating. The problem is only happening some of the so we would advise you to keep trying.

DISCOVER top search terms from October

These were the hot topics in DISCOVER in October:

NewsBank special reports - November 2018

NEWSBANK SPECIAL REPORTS

November 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.

November Topics
Native American Indian Month
Military Family Appreciation Month
History in the News - World War I Centennial
World Health - National Diabetes Month and Epilepsy Awareness Month
Natural Disasters
World Environment

Additional featured Reports covering current issues and events
World Economics
Education Around the World
Issues in the News
World Politics and Government
Mental Health Issues

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