University of Strathclyde Library & IT

Screenshot of Databases A to Z search page.

Last semester we explored how databases help find quality research. Now we’ll dive deeper into search histories, thesauri, fields and techniques to help you search smarter and faster. Learn more on our blog: guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/librar...

We’re celebrating our renewed Customer Service Excellence accreditation and inviting staff or students to join focus groups to help shape the future of Library services. Read more and discover how to participate in our recent blog post guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/librar...

Helen Clayson recently visited the Archives and Special Collections to explore our asbestos-related collections, read about the stories she uncovered in our latest blog post guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/archiv...
#StrathArchives

Strathclyde Friendship stories Made with Padlet

Ahead of @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social's Book Week Scotland next week, we're collecting stories of friendships made at Strathclyde.

Tell us about your Strathclyde pals on our Padlet: padlet.com/StrathLibrar...

Armistice Day / Remembrance Day

We will observe a 2-minute silencein the Library at 11.00 am on 11 November (today).

Our bells will ring to markthe beginning and end of the silence.

Library training & information sessions coming up this week are:

* Copyright for Research Students
* EndNote Desktop
* Library Support for Staff & Students
* Using Al responsibly in academic work
* Introduction to Zotero

For details and to book, see: strath-ac.libcal.com/calendar/Lib...

Our training & info sessions this week & next:

* EndNote Desktop
* Getting Started with your Dissertation
* Copyright for Research Students
* Library Support for Staff & Students
* Using Al responsibly in academic work
* Introduction to Zotero

To book, see: strath-ac.libcal.com/calendar/Lib...

Meet the Library Leadership Team to talk abut any aspect of University Library services.

🔘 Today in the main entrance area of the Library
🔘 Any time between 12:15 and 13:45

Join our pop-up Climate Café® this afternoon in the Library.
🌍 4pm-6pm
🌍 Library Lecture theatre CU359
🌍 Details: bookings.strath.ac.uk/Home/Course/...

Today's Referencing Week session will explain how to reference using Strathclyde's version of the Harvard referencing style. Book now to join us online or in-person in the Library from 12.

strath-ac.libcal.com/event/4408505

A sign on a glass door. The sign reads CU354: Family Study Room. Visible through the door are some tables and chairs and brightly-coloured children's toys.

If childcare is an issue for you this week, you might want to know more about the Family Study Room. It's a space in the Library where children aged from 0 to 12 years are welcome to join their parent/carer while they study.

Learn more on our blog: guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/librar...

This week is Referencing Week @unistrathclyde.bsky.social.

Any student or member of staff is welcome to sign up for one of our short, friendly sessions and build their confidence with referencing.

Browse and book available sessions in StrathApp or on: www.strath.ac.uk/professional...

Next week is Referencing Week!

Any student or member of staff is welcome to sign up for one of our short, friendly sessions and build their confidence with referencing.

Browse and book available sessions on: www.strath.ac.uk/professional...

New oral history catalogue: workers' experiences of heavy industry and redundancy.

🟢 Browse descriptions of interviews with workers from the steel & shipbuilding industries.
🟢 Request access to the interviews/transcripts.

Learn more: guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/archiv...

This year's Skills Boost sessions start today! Join us online from 12 o'clock to learn how to search the Library catalogue to find items on your reading lists.

strath-ac.libcal.com/event/4397384

Wifi | University of Strathclyde The Wi-Fi network provided by the University for staff and students is called eduroam.

Setting up eduroam Wi-Fi on your device takes a few extra steps than you may be used to, but you only have to do it once! We have step-by-step guides online and in the Library. We can help if you're stuck.

University of Strathclyde - DAT Booking - Reading list training Learn about Leganto, the reading list software.

We use Leganto to manage reading lists at Strathclyde. Our training sessions show staff how to build and manage their Leganto class reading lists in Myplace.

Find the next available session and sign up:

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | University of Strathclyde The University uses Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for access to services such as email off-campus. This page contains more information on the service and the steps that you should take before…

The University employs Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to enhance the security of online services. Discover more about MFA at Strathclyde on our website:

Save & share | University of Strathclyde Our file saving and sharing solutions mean you can access your University work wherever you have an internet connection.

Keep your computer files and documents organised and safe. Use our File Storage Selector to answer a few simple questions and get personalised recommendations to securely store and share your work:

Opening hours | University of Strathclyde From Tuesday 12 August until the beginning of the new academic year in September, Library opening hours are:

Welcome to the new academic year!

Library and IT staff will be out and about this week at Freshers' Fair, accommodation check-in, and registration.

Of course we'll also be here in the Library, too! See our opening times in StrathApp or on our website:

An orange sign on a wall in the Library. The sign says Accessible Route to Exit. Access card required. It has an elevator symbol and a wheelchair symbol, with an arrow pointing the way.

We updated signage in the Library this summer. For accessible routes around the building and the Strathclyde campus, look for signs highlighted in orange, or just ask staff for advice.

Wifi | University of Strathclyde The Wi-Fi network provided by the University for staff and students is called eduroam.

Setting up eduroam Wi-Fi on your device takes a few extra steps than you may be used to, but you only have to do it once! We have step-by-step guides online and in the Library. We can help if you're stuck.

University of Strathclyde - DAT Booking - Reading list training Learn about Leganto, the reading list software.

We use Leganto to manage reading lists at Strathclyde. Our training sessions show staff how to build and manage their Leganto class reading lists in Myplace.

See details of all upcoming sessions and sign up online:

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | University of Strathclyde The University uses Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for access to services such as email off-campus. This page contains more information on the service and the steps that you should take before…

The University employs Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to enhance the security of online services. Discover more about MFA at Strathclyde on our website:

Library tours kick off this week! Join us on our welcoming tours happening every weekday from tomorrow until 19 September. We also have a special session for researchers on Tuesday, 14 October. Discover more:

We're getting ready for Welcome Week. From Monday 15 September our opening hours will be:
⚫ 7am to midnight from Monday to Friday
⚫ 9am to 9pm on Saturdays and Sundays

We use Leganto to manage reading lists at Strathclyde. Our training sessions show staff how to build and manage their Leganto class reading lists in Myplace.

We're running three sessions this month & the first is happening tomorrow. Sign up to join us online: bookings.strath.ac.uk/Home/Course/...

We're running an online Library Lounge session for our shiny new #StrathPGDE students from 15:30 today.

Find out more and sign up on our training site: strath-ac.libcal.com/event/4403168

We're hosting a Library Lounge for new #StrathPGDE students on Monday. Join us online from 3.30pm to hear more about:

* Learner Development Services
* Strathclyde Sport
* Student Finance
* Strathclyde Library
* Top IT tips

More information and booking: strath-ac.libcal.com/event/4403168

We're getting ready for this year's #StrathPGDE students! We've scheduled PGDE Library tours and a special Library Lounge, all taking place from 14-19 August.

Find details and sign up online: strath-ac.libcal.com/calendar/Lib...