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. 

Top DISCOVER searches from July

 These were the most popular searches on DISCOVER last month:

NewsBank special reports August 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. 

August Topics
World Environment - National Water Quality Month
The Olympic Games - Summer 2020
Education Around the World
20th Anniversary of 9/11
World Health
World Economics

Additional featured Reports covering current issues and events
Mental Health
Space Exploration
Natural Disasters
Issues in the News
World Politics and Government 
Science and Health in the News

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.

 

PebblePad alumni access

You can continue to use PebblePad after you graduate ("alumni access") but you will need to set this up straightaway, before you lose access to your University of Bedfordshire email. 

Full instructions on how to do this are available here.