Goodbye Library catalogue, Hello Library Search

 computers, Information Desk  No Responses »
Sep 212012
 

From September 2012 we will be changing the library catalogue in its current form to Library Search.

While it still contains all the information contained in the library catalogue, Library Search allows you to locate books, e-books and journal articles from many of our collections, with a single search.

Library Search is available from anywhere – just click on the link from the library homepage or use the search box directly from the top left hand corner of the website.

A mobile friendly version is also available for you to browse onto your smartphone or tablet device, simply go to http://libsearch.ncl.ac.uk.

Library Search is also available on touchscreen units throughout the Library – helping you to locate books on the shelves.

 Posted by at 12:28 pm

The Robinson Library HAS changed

 Robinson  No Responses »
Sep 212012
 

Over the summer the Robinson Library has undergone a major refurbishment. We have increased and updated our study and IT facilities, and have improved our information and enquiry service.

On Levels 3 and 4 you can now find:

  • 300 additional individual silent study spaces
  • Over 130 extra PCs
  • Power to all study spaces
  • Two new research spaces  
  • New information points where library staff can help you
  • New media room on Level 4 with  audio and microfilm collections
  • New consultation space outside the Liaison staff offices’
  • Improved heating, lighting and ventilation
  • Refurbished toilets

 

Come and discover what’s new!

 Posted by at 12:19 pm

YourSpace Refurbishment

 government publications, journals, Robinson, study space  No Responses »
Sep 192012
 

Access to YourSpace on Level 1 is currently only available for the consultation of journals, government publications and the children’s literature collection.  The social learning area on Level 1 is currently being refurbished following recent flood damage.

Print Services is open but our Special Collections service is suspended until further notice (contact print-services@ncl.ac.uk and lib-specenq@ncl.ac.uk respectively if you have any queries).

Group study rooms can be booked on Levels 3 and 4 in the Robinson Library. Additional social study areas are available in the Student’s Union.

 Posted by at 1:21 pm

New consultation space for your Liaison team

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Sep 182012
 

If you make an appointment to meet your Library Liaison team, your meeting might take place in one of our new consultation spaces on Level 3 or 4. These spaces are directly outside the Liaison staff offices, separated from the main study areas with glass partitions and are furnished with comfy sofas and chairs.

The area on Level 4 is almost complete, with furniture for Level 3 due to be delivered very soon. The Liaison team hope to move back into their offices later this week.

 

 Posted by at 3:36 pm

Tours of the refurbished Robinson Library for University Staff

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Sep 172012
 

Over the summer the Robinson Library has undergone a major refurbishment. We have increased and updated our study and IT facilities and simplified how we arrange our stock to make it easier for users to find what they need.  We have also been busy improving our information and enquiry services.

Please come and discover what’s new! We look forward to showing you these changes and talking to you about what’s new.

Tours will take place on:

  • Monday 17th September at 11am and 3pm
  • Tuesday 18th September at 11am and 3pm
  • Wednesday 19th September at 11am and 3pm

No booking is required; please meet in the foyer of the Robinson Library.

 Posted by at 9:50 am

Quiet study space on campus this week

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Sep 172012
 

During the Robinson Library refurbishment, additional quiet study space is available elsewhere on campus for all students to use.

This week’s quiet room is…

Teaching room B.32 Lower Ground Bedson Teaching Centre (University map ref:21)

This room will be available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Don’t forget that students are able to study in the Walton and Law libraries too.

 Posted by at 8:30 am

New Information Hub

 Information Desk, Robinson  No Responses »
Sep 122012
 

We’ve created a new ‘Information Hub’ on Level 4 in the Robinson Library and have just taken delivery of new furniture.

The Information Hub will form part of the library’s overall enquiry service and will be supported by additional ‘roving’ staff who will be able to help users at their point-of-need.

 

 Posted by at 11:47 am
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