DISCOVER problems fixed

We believe that the problems accessing DISCOVER are now resolved. If you continue to experience error messages, please try in another browser, or try clearing your cookies and cache. If problems persist after that, let us know.

DISCOVER errors

We are having problems with DISCOVER this morning, either failing to log in or if it does let you log in, timing out during a search. We have reported this to our provider and hope it will be fixed soon.

Login to library resources problem fixed

This morning's problem with logging into DISCOVER, ebooks and other library resources is now fixed. 

Please let us know if you continue to have any issues.

Problem with login to library resources - DISCOVER, ebooks, RefWorks, reading lists, etc

We are currently having a problem with access to all resources using UK Access Management Federation login - this includes DISCOVER, ebooks, RefWorks, reading lists and other resources.

We are seeking help to get this fixed urgently. There is alternative accesss to DISCOVER here, which will allow you to search but not to access any personalised folders. 

DISCOVER top search terms in August

 These were the most popular search terms in DISCOVER last month:

We wonder why so many searches for giraffe?

NewsBank Special Reports September 2021

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
20th Anniversary of 9/11
National Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15)
Constitution Day (9/17)
Mental Health - World Alzheimer's Day (9/21)
Education Around the World
World Health

Additional featured Reports covering current issues and events
World Conflict and Unrest
World Environment
Natural Disasters
World Economics
Issues in the News
World Politics and Government 

Each Special Report features current and retrospective coverage with new articles added daily.  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. 

Login problems fixed

The problem logging into resources earlier this morning now seem to be fixed. If you get any more issues, please let us know at library.technical@beds.ac.uk

Problem with login to library resources - DISCOVER, ebooks, RefWorks, reading lists, etc

We are currently having a problem with access to all resources using UK Access Management Federation login - this includes DISCOVER, ebooks, RefWorks, reading lists and other resources. 

We are seeking help to get this fixed urgently.