Touch screen Information kiosks ready to use

 computers, Information Desk, Robinson  No Responses »
Oct 112012
 

The large touch screens Information kiosks are now up and running on Levels 2, 3 and 4 in the Robinson Library.

They currently include:

  • The same Library Search look-up functionality as the smaller touch screens – allowing you to quickly find a book’s shelfmark
  • Maps with ‘you are here’
  • Colour coded layers which you can use to show specific features (e.g. just show me study rooms)

Extra functionality will be added over time such as Library news and events, a route to your book from your current location, and study room booking.

Next time you’re in the library, please have a play and tell us what you think!

 Posted by at 9:07 am

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

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

Help?

 Information Desk, Robinson  No Responses »
Aug 012012
 

We are creating a new enquiry area on Level 4 in the Robinson Library. A new ceiling and bright lighting has been installed and flooring has been laid.

 This area will include a new enquiry desk and an interactive information point.

 Posted by at 1:07 pm