Tuesday 25 June 2013

Nexis news service trial

We have a trial running to the Nexis online news service. You can search over 35,000 international sources as well as view the latest news and market reports. Features include:
  • Company, demographic, and country information
  • Basic level and advanced search functions
  • A variety of newspaper archives from the last 30 years
Before accessing the database, you will be asked to read and accept the terms and conditions.
Please note, trial eresources can only be accessed on-campus.

Please let us know what you think of this database via our feedback form

Wednesday 12 June 2013

Upgrades to Library Systems in June

The Library will be upgrading many of its back-office systems between 14th and 21st June.  Whilst we aim to keep disruption to a minimum during this transition period, certain Library services will be affected.  We aim to have services in operation by Friday 21 June.
We'll be posting regular updates on the library system transition webpages, on this blog, and via our Twitter feed
From Friday 14th June, certain features of StarPlus will be temporarily unavailable:
  • Online Renewals:  If you wish to renew books during the transition period, please email us at library@sheffield.ac.uk, call the Library Helpdesk 0114 222-7200, or visit an information desk at any library site.  
  • Requests: It will not be possible to place requests via StarPlus but if you wish to request a book please go to any of the Library desks and fill in a reservation card. We will make your request as soon as the new systems are in place.
  • myResource lists service will continue to be available, however links to StarPlus may be affected. 

The processing of interlibrary requests will be delayed during the transition period, but we will process all requests as soon as possible. If you have any interlibrary loan items on loan to you and you are likely to be away from The University please return these before you leave.