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Some Library services unavailable 21st & 22nd May 2012
From 2pm on Monday 21st May until approx midday on Tuesday 22nd May, a number of library services will be unavailable. These include: self-service machines for borrowing & return on Level 2 of the University Library, in the Adam Smith Library, Chemistry Branch Library, James Herriot Library (Vet), and in the Language Centre Library. login … Continue reading
Graduate Trainee opportunities – application deadline extended
Good news! If you’re graduating from the University of Glasgow this year and have been thinking of applying for one of our Graduate Trainee posts in the University Archives or Library, there’s still time to get your application in: the deadline has been extended until Monday 27th June. Archives Graduate Trainee posts Library Graduate Trainee … Continue reading
Changes to Library access for students from other institutions
Following feedback from Glasgow students and staff about the pressure on study spaces at exam time and other peak times of year, we are introducing new access arrangements for students from other universities and colleges. Between 07.15 and 17.00, Monday – Friday for the months of April and May, access is not available to students … Continue reading
Changes to Adam Smith Library opening times
The Adam Smith Library will now close at the earlier time of 5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We will remain open until 9pm on Tuesdays, with the exception of this Tuesday (19th April) when we will close at 5pm. These changes are effective from now and until further notice.
We need your help! Library photoshoot, Monday 11th April
We are going to be holding a short photoshoot in the Library on Monday 11th April at 2pm to get some images of people accessing Library services from mobile phones, tablets and other handheld devices for us to use online and in our printed materials. Are you free on Monday afternoon for an hour? We … Continue reading
Library Facts – did you know that in 2010..
You (staff, students and visitors) - Visited the library a total of 1.562 million times Completed 2.554 million database searches Downloaded 2.443 million full-text articles from our e-journal collection Photocopied 914, 603 pages in the library Borrowed 850,528 items from the library Requested 725,759 sections or chapters from our e-book collection Printed 3.608 million sheets from computers … Continue reading
Please take your belongings with you when you leave the library!
If you’ve been in the library this week, you’ll know that the place is bustling - and with revision and exam times around the corner it’ll get even busier. We’ve already had a number of people commenting on the difficulty of finding a place to study because others are leaving their belongings at desks and computers for long periods … Continue reading
You can now buy your print credits online!
Good news students - you’ve been asking us about this service for some time, and it’s now available. You can save time, and avoid queuing at the print credit kiosks, by buying your print credits online. Visit the IT Services print credits page for further information on managing your print credit account online, and instructions on how to purchase print … Continue reading
Scanners relocated to Level 3
The 12 scanners in the library, previously located in the Level 2 Short Loan area, have now been moved up to Level 3. They’re located just outside the IT helpdesk, on the opposite side of Level 3 from the Social Learning and Cafe space. Helpdesk staff will be happy to help with any questions you may have!
New express log in CSCE PCs in the library
In a hurry and just need to check your email or print off an essay? Sick of waiting for a PC to become available? Good news! There are 8 new express log in CSCE machines in the library which let you log in for up to 20 minutes. They’re on level 3, on the circular desk in … Continue reading
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