Previously reported difficulties (IHS databases, RefWorks export issues) have now been resolved.
Susan McCourt, s.mccourt@abdn.ac.uk
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Database difficulties: OHSIS – IHS platform
Services from the IHS platform e.g. the OHSIS database, are unavailable at the moment. You’ll see a runtime error when attempting to access the database site. The suppliers are investigating the problem.
Susan McCourt, s.mccourt@abdn.ac.uk
Exporting to RefWorks – difficulties
Many users are experiencing difficulties today (Tuesday 2 February) exporting records into RefWorks from a range of databases. This is occurring at universities across the UK and the problem is under investigation by RefWorks. If at all possible we would suggest saving your search strategy or results by other means e.g. save to list, so that you can export to RefWorks later, once the difficulty has been resolved.
Susan McCourt, s.mccourt@abdn.ac.uk
UPDATE: Stock move – Floor 5
All the trolleys are gone! We’ve completed the stock move on Floor 5 of The Sir Duncan Rice Library in advance of the start of the teaching term as planned.
The History & Philosophy of Science sequence (books with the prefix Sc in the shelf mark) now appear directly after the Reference sequence (books with the prefix Ref in the shelf mark). Labelling on the ends of the shelves has been updated but if you have any difficulties finding relevant books please speak with Eleni or Vivien on Floor 5.
Eleni Papadakou (e.papadakou@abdn.ac.uk) & Vivien Logan (v.logan@abdn.ac.uk)
REMINDER:: Service Alert – Sunday 17 January – RefWorks and ProQuest databases
Access to RefWorks and ProQuest research databases including ABI/INFORM, EconLit, GeoRef, IBSS and LION will not be available 03:00 – 11:00 on Sunday 17 January due to upgrade work on the ProQuest platform. Users will be re-directed to a webpage explaining the scheduled maintenance.
Apologies in advance for any inconvenience that may be caused.
Susan McCourt, s.mccourt@abdn.ac.uk
INFO: Library – stock move (Floor 5)
As there are fewer students than normal in The Sir Duncan Rice Library at this time of the year we’re undertaking some book moves on Floor 5. Work will start on Thursday 7 January and will be finished well in advance of the start of term (Monday 18 January).
During the move a portion of the stock will be stored on trolleys on the floor. If you have any difficulties finding relevant books, or want to know more about what we’re doing (and why!), just speak with Eleni or Vivien on Floor 5.
Eleni Papadakou (e.papadakou@abdn.ac.uk) & Vivien Logan (v.logan@abdn.ac.uk)
Service Alert: ProQuest databases – Sunday 17 January
ProQuest will be upgrading its systems infrastructure to improve performance, security, and overall reliability. Work is scheduled to begin at 03:00 GMT on Sunday 17 January and will last for up to 8 hours.
During this time, access to ProQuest research databases including ABI/INFORM, EconLit, GeoRef, IBSS and LION will not be available, and users will be re-directed to a webpage explaining the scheduled maintenance. Please note that RefWorks, the reference management tool, will also be unavailable during the upgrade window.
Apologies in advance for any inconvenience that may be caused.
Susan McCourt, s.mccourt@abdn.ac.uk
INFO: Marine Maps app to be replaced by Chart Roam app
The Marine Maps application provided in EDINA’s Marine Digimap service will replaced by a new application called Chart Roam in January. The exact date has yet to be confirmed. Further information is available – Details from Digimap blog
Susan McCourt, s.mccourt@abdn.ac.uk
Looking for somewhere quiet to study?
It’s that time again when The Sir Duncan Rice Library is really busy. We know that everyone has their own favourite way to study, and for many of you this means using a laptop or tablet.
During this busy exam period electronic devices may be used in all except one of the Strictly Silent areas. If you prefer a “no electronic device” area then head for Room 624 on Floor 6 (south west corner of the building).
Please speak with library staff on the floors if there are any difficulties. Good luck with your exams…
Alison & Vivien (Subject & Enquiry team)
Need some help with Maths before the exams?
Dr Morgiane Richard of the Student Learning Service (SLS) will be holding Maths drop-in sessions from 12.00 – 14.00 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week in The Sir Duncan Rice Library (Floor 5, Room 506) . No need to book, just drop in with your question[s].
Please contact Dr Morgiane Richard if you have any further questions: m.richard@abdn.ac.uk
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