IEEE Xplore planned downtime Saturday, 17 August 2024

IEEE have warned us of planned maintenance to the IEEE Xplore platform during 17th August. There may be periods of downtime throughout the day.

Library Catalogue unavailable (2nd August)

We are having an unexpected problem with the library catalogue today, which we are working to resolve.

In the meantime please use DISCOVER, help page here, as all of our books and ebooks are also listed there.

Most popular searches in July

These were the most popular searches in DISCOVER last month: 

Guest Wi-Fi

The Guest Wi-Fi system has now changed. To access it follow these steps:

 

1. Select Guest-UoB from the networks list on your device
2. Then click again to Sign-in to network
3. When the web page loads enter your email, mobile number and reason for visit etc.
4. Check your email for the code - copy it
5. Return to web page -paste in code and Submit
6. You will then be connected to the Guest-UoB Wi-Fi.

 

 

 

Library catalogue problems

We are having some issues with the library catalogue today. Please bear with us while we try to sort this out.  Most of our resources are available via DISCOVER, which is working normally.

Most popular DISCOVER searches in June

 These were the most  popular DISCOVER searches in June 2024:

Library system upgrade 25th June

We are going to be upgrading our library system from 1pm on Tuesday 25th June. Access on Wednesday 26th will only be affected if there have been problems.

During the downtime the library catalogue, self issue/return machines, book renewals and reservations will be unavailable. You may still borrow and return books at the customer service desks.

DISCOVER will still be operating normally and many resources can also be accessed via this list.

If you a particular issue accessing a resource please contact us at library.technical@beds.ac.uk