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Wireless network upgrade
Information Services are in the process of replacing all of the wireless access points in the Library with the newest versions to ensure we continue to offer the fastest and most reliable service possible. From around 7.30 am tomorrow (Thursday…
Student led change in action: loanable laptops and the dawn of flexible working
Not so long ago we didn’t even have loanable laptops. We saw how much you love using them and so have made hundreds more available every year since! Just one of the successes of student led change. We are always…
Touchscreen kiosk maintenance (16-18 December 2016)
The Library touchscreen information kiosks will be unavailable early next week (from approximately Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th December) while the software is updated. This software update should improve reliability. Catalogue computers are available on the first and second floors and from the Library website. Thank you for your patience…
Shibboleth (institutional login) authentication problems (resolved)
Update 14.12.16 – The Shibboleth authentication problem appears to have been resolved. Update 13.12.16 – Information Services report this problem should be fixed by the end of Thursday, 15 December. Please report all problems directly to Information Services on 023…
Web Proxy access not working for some clients (resolved)
Problems have been reported by some clients when trying to access electronic resources through the Web Proxy. If you are having problems only with specific resources, please get in touch with the Library. If you are unable to access anything,…
Downloaded ebooks lose their annotations when the download expires
Update 14.12.16 – A student has suggested a method of retrieving annotations from previous copies of ebooks downloaded from Ebook Central onto a laptop or desktop computer, which is described here. When you access an ebook over the internet, annotations you make always…
Intermittent problems reported editing online reading lists
Update 14.09.16 – Similar problems have been reported with other electronic Library resources, including Ebrary and the Discovery Service. This post has been updated in this replacement post. Intermittent problems have been experienced by lecturers editing online reading lists. Problems have been reported at…
Work anywhere at your own virtual University
Setting up a virtual private network (VPN) You can enjoy the online campus learning experience and to make use of the safe storage and facilities of the University computer network from anywhere by downloading a small software program and running it to set up a Virtual…
Wireless network upgrade announced
Resolved 01.09.16 – The upgrade appears to have been successfully completed and services are working normally. IS have advised that as part of the University’s continued investment to ensure we offer the very best facilities and services, the University wireless core…
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