New search system under test

http://encore.keele.ac.uk

Locating information for an essay or indeed any kind of research isn't always as quick or easy a process as it ideally should be. Having to repeat your search in multiple information resources such as the Library catalogue and journal databases can be inconvenient
and time-consuming. To meet this need, the Library has set up a new system called Encore which allows searches on the library catalogue and most of our major ejournal databases at the same time. The default search combines books and articles, showing the top 3 or 4 most relevant articles and giving direct access to the full text of journal articles. However if you click on the 'Articles' tab you can choose to focus your search on the most subject-relevant resources. Of course, due to database licensing, the full-text is available only to Keele staff and students, so you must login using either your IT username and password or your library barcode.

Please let us know what you think of the system. Although we've tested it thoroughly we'd be particularly grateful if you notice anything which doesn't appear to work as it should.

New sign for Campus Library and IT Services

The weather could have been better for its arrival but after much anticipation our new sign has arrived.

Thanks for your patience if you had to take a slight diversion to get into the library whilst it was installed. The old outdated signage will be removed in a few days.

Campus Library: Details of Semester Two training sessions now available

Read all about our training sessions at the Keele Campus Library ... you can also book online!
View details of the Keele Campus Library training sessions here

If you are based at the Hospital Campus why view information about training sessions delivered at the Health Library - View details of Health Library Training Sessions

Don't forget we have online tutorials and videos - including videos on using RefWorks and an updated video about e-journals - all available on the Campus Library You Tube channel

Based at the Health Library?  View e-tutorials and videos here: Health Library's e-tutorials page

The Sociological Review: available online

Keele staff and students can now get full online access to The Sociological Review through Wiley Online Library here.

Based at Keele University The Sociological Review has been publishing high quality and innovative articles for over 100 years.

To access the journal from off-campus you will need your Keele username and password.

Christmas tree

The innovative sustainable Christmas Tree in the Campus Library is attracting a lot of attention - why not come and take a look for yourself ...?

Seasons greetings

Seasons greetings to all library users!

Online Reading Lists: Tell us what you think

We're looking for feedback on our online reading lists system (Talis Aspire).

If you've not completed the quick survey yet please click here to answer a few questions which will help us to make this service better.

Access Talis Aspire at: http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk.