- Discovery – search for thousands of resources including books, eBooks, journals, databases
- Skills Hub – digital, information and study skills
- Click and Collect service for borrowing books from the Library
- Library and IT support for Remote Learning
- Software – a wide range of software for home use
- Access to software from off campus – Key Server
- Microsoft O365 – email and apps including Outlook, OneDrive, Teams
- IT and Library Help – submit any requests or issues through the online ticketing system
- Study spaces available at all our campuses for individual study in safe environments
- Wi-Fi – Eduroam
- Printers, scanners and copiers
- Heritage – Museum and Archive
- Research Support – specialist support and systems for researchers
- Edinburgh Campus Library
- Scottish Borders Campus Library
- Malaysia Campus Library
- Dubai Campus Library
- Orkney Campus Library
- Information Information Services web pages
- Updates social media channels
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20 things that Information Services do for you in 2020
Posted by cdonlan on 09 October 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/10/09/20-things-that-information-services-do-for-you-in-2020/
Re-opening Edinburgh Campus Library – 7th September
Planning is continuing across the University for next semester and the Responsive Blended Learning approach in the new academic year.
This also includes the future opening up of buildings on campus.
The good news is that the Edinburgh Campus Library will be open from Monday 7th September.
The Library will be open Monday 7th – Friday 11th September 9:00am – 5:00pm for Welcome Week.
Then from Monday 14th September, the opening hours will be Monday – Friday 8:30am – 8:30pm and Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm.
There are currently no plans for 24/7 opening for Semester 1.
Access to the building will be controlled according to social distancing guidelines as will movement round the building. Occupancy will also be limited as we will only be able to use approximately 25% of out total study spaces.
You can access thousands of learning resources online through Discovery https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/is/find-resources.htm
Please let us know if you require any help to find online resources or if you have any further questions by emailing @ishelp@hw.ac.uk.
Posted by cdonlan on 14 August 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/08/14/re-opening-edinburgh-campus-library-7th-september/
Returning Library Books – Edinburgh Campus
If you have Library books still out on loan from last Semester and are a returning student, please keep the books until the Library re-opens and we will let you know how you can return them.
If you are a non-returning student and have finished your studies, please let us know if you have Library books still out on loan. We will let you know the options for returning the books.
For enquiries, please email ServiceDesk@hw.ac.uk or ISHelp@hw.ac.uk.
HW Discovery Update
Posted by cdonlan on 08 July 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/07/08/returning-library-books-edinburgh-campus/
Planning for re-opening Library buildings – Edinburgh campus
We have had a number of enquiries regarding the re-opening of the Library building on our Edinburgh campus but as yet we don’t have any news of an actual re-opening date.
There is a great deal of planning happening across the University for next semester and the Responsive Blended Learning approach in the new academic year.
This includes the possible future opening up of buildings on campus as and when appropriate.
The Library building is likely to be opened in a later phase of the planning. We don’t expect it to be open for students until the beginning of September at the earliest, and even then access and occupancy will be limited in line with social distancing requirements.
You can access thousands of learning resources online through Discovery https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/is/find-resources.htm
Please let us know if you require any help to find online resources or if you have any further questions by emailing @ishelp@hw.ac.uk. HW Discovery Update
Posted by cdonlan on 08 July 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/07/08/planning-for-re-opening-library-buildings-edinburgh-campus/
HWU Edinburgh Campus Library – closing 20th March
Due to the developing COVID-19 situation, the Edinburgh Campus Library will close at 4:30pm (GMT) on Friday 20th March 2020 until further notice.
Alternative study spaces are available at the Learning Commons in the main University building (Hugh Nisbet building).
All Library books will auto-renew until at least September and will not become overdue nor generate fines.
Please check out our Information Services website https://www.hw.ac.uk/services/information-services.htm for access to thousands of online resources.
If you require any help or further information, please email ISHelp@hw.ac.uk or servicedesk@hw.ac.uk and follow our social media channels Facebook Twitter
We apologies for any inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation.
Posted by cdonlan on 20 March 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/03/20/hwu-edinburgh-campus-library-closing-20th-march/
Changes to Library book loans
Due to the current situation, we have made some changes to the policies for book loans and returns.
All books that are currently on loan will auto-renew until at least September. This means that any books that you have borrowed will not become overdue and will not generate any fines. You will be able to keep the book until the beginning of next Semester.
Also, the option to request or reserve a book has been cancelled. This means that no books currently out on loan will be recalled in order to fulfil reservations which in turn avoids students having to return books to the Library.
If you require any further information, or have any questions, please email the Library Service Desk servicedesk@hw.ac.uk
Posted by cdonlan on 19 March 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/03/19/changes-to-library-book-loans/
Where to find books in the Library #edincampuslib
The book collection is located over three floors of the Library. They are shelved by class mark so when you search for a book in Discovery there will be a shelf number next to the book details. For example 658.02 SIR
If you click on the Map it button, it will show where about in the Library you can find the book.
The location of the books by shelf mark on each floor are:
If you need help finding any book in the Library, please ask at the Library Service Desk
Posted by cdonlan on 30 January 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/01/30/where-to-find-books-in-the-library-edincampuslib/
New Year Resolution – Remember your ID card to access the Library #edincampuslib
Please remember to bring your HWU Student ID card in order to access our Edinburgh Campus Library.
The use of the Library, including the collection and facilities, is governed by the Library Regulations in the University Academic Regulations (Reg No. 11). Access to the Library is managed by use of your HWU Student Card including all resource and room booking transactions. Student Cards should be presented at the security gates on entry/exit and this is a requirement for the security and safety of all Library users.
We understand that occasionally you may forget your card so it is now possible for you to be issued with a Library Day Pass. You will need to fill in a Student Day Pass form at the Library Service Desk with your details and show an alternative form of ID. You will be issued with a Day Pass which lasts for 24 hours. A note will be made on your Library record.
If you have lost your card, then please go to the Student Service Centre for a replacement.
Thanks for your co-operation, we appreciate your help in ensuring that the Library is a safe and secure learning environment for us all.
Posted by cdonlan on 06 January 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/01/06/new-year-resolution-remember-your-id-card-to-access-the-library-edincampuslib/
Edinburgh Campus Library – opening hours 2020 #edincampuslib
Posted by cdonlan on 03 January 2020
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/01/03/edinburgh-campus-library-opening-hours-2020-edincampuslib/
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Today, 23rd December, is the last day that the Edinburgh Campus Library and IT Helpdesk will be open this year. We will re-open after the holidays at 9:00am Friday 3rd January 2020.
We hope you have had a good year and wish you all the best for 2020. For opening hours of all our libraries over the holiday season, please check the Information Services website
Posted by cdonlan on 23 December 2019
https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2019/12/23/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year-3/
