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Shibboleth access to online resources – error fixed

We have now fixed the problem with Shibboleth access to online resources such as e-journals and databasesmwhich prevented access to content and generateed an error message when any user attempts to login. Apologies for the inconvenience.

For future reference, all eResources which use EZProxy to authenticate will work regardless of Shibboleth. This means most links from Discovery, the A-Z of databases and the subject guides will work rather than going directly to the resource’s website and using the institutional login there, which should be avoided currently. For example, if you use the main Scopus login from https://isguides.hw.ac.uk/az.php?a=s (not the alternative login) this should work.
Ebook Central and VLeBooks don’t have an alternative at the moment but other eBooks should be available from Discovery.

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by andrewdbevan on 25 May 2022  •  Permalink
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Posted by andrewdbevan on 25 May 2022

https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2022/05/25/shibboleth-access-to-online-resources-error/

Accessing eResources at HWU

A large number of HWU’s eResources can be accessed using the institutional login option on the resource’s website. This uses a method called Shibboleth to authenticate that you are coming from HWU. There’s details of the eResources that can be accessed in this way at https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/docs/is/library-resources-shibboleth.pdf  It includes content from ScienceDirect, IEEE, Taylor & Francis plus all the eBooks HWU has on the Ebook Central and VLeBooks platforms too. Many of the links in Discovery are using this method at the moment too.

There is more information about how to access eResources from off-campus, including using Shibboleth at https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/is/library-essentials/onoff-campus-access.htm with lots of helpful videos on this page too. [HW Discovery Update]

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by andrewdbevan on 02 April 2022  •  Permalink
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Posted by andrewdbevan on 02 April 2022

https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2022/04/02/accessing-eresources-at-hwu/

RESOLVED – Wiley Online PDF content issues

This is issue is now resolved
There are currently some problems being experienced while downloading PDF content on the Wiley Online platform. This is due to extra security checks being put in place by the supplier for all customers including Universities.  They are working on restoring access as soon as possible. 
Apologies for any inconvenience. 

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by cdonlan on 01 November 2021  •  Permalink
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Posted by cdonlan on 01 November 2021

https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2021/11/01/wiley-online-pdf-content/

eBook usage at exam times

A number of eBooks are in high demand at the moment due to exams.
Please check Discovery and use copies on both platforms if available – VLeBooks and Ebook Central.
We may have two sets of Ebook Central copies due to a recent change to the permissions made by the publisher Pearson. Use both sets as they are not the same copies.
eBooks can only be read online and a copy will become free as soon as someone stops using it.
If they are currently all in use, please try again later.
If you have any questions, let us know via ISHelp@hw.ac.uk

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by cdonlan on 10 December 2020  •  Permalink
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Posted by cdonlan on 10 December 2020

https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/12/10/ebook-usage-at-exam-times/

Click and Collect – extended opening hours – Edinburgh Campus Library

We are extending the hours that the Click and Collect service for books from our Edinburgh Campus Library is available. This is to make it easier for you to come and collect books if you are only on campus for one day a week.

The opening hours from today are:
Monday to Friday 8:45am – 8:15pm
Saturday to Sunday 10:15 – 3:45pm

Please remember that you will receive an email to say your book is ready to collect and any time after you receive the email, it’s available. We process requests as quickly as possible but sometimes books are in quarantine so there is a short delay.
For details of how to request a book via Discovery there are instructions here

We are also changing the location within the Library for the collection point. It will now be at the main Library Service Desk rather than at the West entrance. Again this is to make it quicker and easier for you to collect your book. You will still need your student ID card and face-covering.

If you have any questions, please contact the Library Service Desk ServiceDesk@hw.ac.uk or 0131 451 3577

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by cdonlan on 27 November 2020  •  Permalink
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Posted by cdonlan on 27 November 2020

https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/11/27/click-and-collect-extended-opening-hours-edinburgh-campus-library/

eBook downloads turned off to increase access for more students at exam time

We have a large number of eResources including eBooks that are available for students to use while studying off campus.

To access eBooks, use Discovery  and you will be able to view and read a wide selection.

Some eBooks only allow a limited number of users to view them at the same time.
Due to the demand at exam time, it is currently not possible to download eBooks in order to increase access for everyone. They can still be read online.

If you have any problems accessing the resources please contact libhelp@hw.ac.uk

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by cdonlan on 28 April 2020  •  Permalink
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Posted by cdonlan on 28 April 2020

https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/04/28/accessing-and-using-ebooks/

Free eResources for students and staff during the Covid-19 situation

Free eResources for students and staff during the Covid-19 situation

While you are studying, teaching, and carrying out research off-campus, don’t forget that you can still access all of the Heriot-Watt University Library’s eResources.
A good place to start is by searching Discovery, the IS Guides on a wide range of subjects, and the A-Z of databases.

In addition to all the usual eResources, we are currently providing temporary access to a number of new resources.  The providers of these resources have made them freely available to the academic community as part of their Covid-19 response. This includes resources across a wide range of HWU subject areas from engineering to fashion.  Included are eJournals and eBooks that provide access to content from publishers like Bloomsbury, Elsevier, ICE, IOP, Springer and Cambridge University Press. More details can be found on the HWU website.

Students can also sign up for the VitalSource offer of seven free eTextbooks to use until 30th June – more details are available on the HWU website. This is in addition to the usual HWU eBooks, available from Discovery. It is also now possible for many of our eBooks to be accessed by more students at once than usual due to publisher goodwill at this difficult time.

To find out more about all of the extra resources temporarily available to staff and students visit the HWU website which will display the full list.
If you have any questions please email us at ISHelp@hw.ac.uk

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by cdonlan on 21 April 2020  •  Permalink
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Posted by cdonlan on 21 April 2020

https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/04/21/free-eresources-for-students-and-staff-during-the-covid-19-situation/

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 SIRShelf mark

If you click on the Map it button, it will show where about in the Library you can find the book.

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The location of the books by shelf mark on each floor are:

Book locations 2020

If you need help finding any book in the Library, please ask at the Library Service Desk

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by cdonlan on 30 January 2020  •  Permalink
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Posted by cdonlan on 30 January 2020

https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2020/01/30/where-to-find-books-in-the-library-edincampuslib/

New Discovery now live – update your bookmarks

The new, improved version of Discovery is now live, giving easy access to many of Heriot-Watt’s online resources.  New features include:

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  • easy exporting to EndNote online
  • sign in and then “pin” useful articles to save them for later
  • searchable on mobiles and tablets

If you’re still seeing the old “green” Discovery, please visit https://discovery.hw.ac.uk/ and update your bookmarks to the new improved “blue” version.

Please send any feedback or questions about Discovery to libhelp@hw.ac.uk

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by Kirsty Thomson on 13 July 2017  •  Permalink
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Posted by Kirsty Thomson on 13 July 2017

https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2017/07/13/new-discovery-now-live-update-your-bookmarks/

New Discovery coming soon …

We’ll be moving to a new version of Discovery on Sunday 9th/Monday 10th July.

Improvements include:discovery_logo_2017

  • Single click export to EndNote Online.
  • Improved searching on mobile phones and tablets.
  • Straightforward method for storing favourites – just sign in and “pin” the items you want to keep.
  • Easier access to your search history and saved searches.

You’ll still be able to access the same content in Discovery, including all our library catalogues, over 70,000 full text eBooks, and over 50 million full text journal articles.

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by Kirsty Thomson on 06 July 2017  •  Permalink
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Posted by Kirsty Thomson on 06 July 2017

https://informs.hw.ac.uk/2017/07/06/new-discovery-coming-soon/

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