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

Library system available again

The library system downtime took a little longer than expected but is now finished, and all services are now available again.

If you have any problems please let us know.

Library catalogue

Self-service units

Laptop loans

Telephone renewals

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

Library system downtime Tuesday 30th October 7.30 am to 9am

We are expecting library system downtime tomorrow Tuesday 30th October 7.30 am to 9am. This is to perform urgent server maintenance to prevent the problems we saw last week from happening again.

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.