If there is something relating to honni that you are unsure of, it is worth checking the honni FAQs page which provides answers to the following:-

• Am I entitled to access to honni e-resources?
• Can I change my password?
• Why can’t I get logged in?
• Why can’t I access and article?
• What support is available to me?
• Why is the article I want not available?
• Can I obtain an article not available in full text?
• Can article requests be sent to me by email?
• Can I suggest a book for purchase?
• Can I use any of the Queen’s University Libraries?

If the answer you need is not provided here, get in touch with a member of library staff who will be happy to help.

Some people have been finding that the drop-down ‘My Account’ menu on the honni home page does not display properly.  When hovering over ‘My Account’, the menu appears off to the right and attempting to select an item from the menu causes it to disappear.

The problem usually occurs in Internet Explorer (IE) when Compatibility View is turned on.  Or it may occur if you have an older version of IE – version 7 or earlier.  If you encounter this problem please try the following:

• Update your version of IE or try a different browser such as Firefox or Google Chrome
• If you are using IE, make sure that Compatibility View is turned off by unticking Compatibility View in the browser Tools menu.

If this does not resolve the problem, email med.info@qub.ac.uk with details. Please note that the functions offered in the menu are always accessible by logging in to My Account directly.

The journal Retina is now available as an electronic journal on honni. To access the journal just type the title into the new honni search box.

The new honni website uses advanced web searching to combine book and article searching in a single interface to make resources easier to find. The new approach provides a radically different way of searching for library resources and has required complex and detailed development work which will be ongoing for some time. Please bear with us in this initial phase as we complete the full range of enhancements.

We are keen to know what you think of the new site. Do you find it easier to use? Are you able to access easily the resources you are looking for? Do you like the look and feel? Or any other comments you may wish to make.

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Your Comments

29 May 2012

We have received comments from some people expressing concern about the new search facility.  Your feedback is much appreciated.  Posts received to date, however, were so general in nature that it was difficult to respond in any useful way.  After speaking to each blogger individually we have identified the specific problems as follows:

You asked us how to access e-journals on the new system.
All you have to do is type the journal title into the search box.  When the title is displayed click on the link with the most suitable date range.  Do not click on the icon.

You asked us how to access databases.
Just type the database name (e.g. Medline or Cinahl) into the search box, and click the link which says ‘Go to this resource’.  You can then carry out a detailed literature search as before.

You asked about logging in. 
To reduce the number of logins you now only have to login at the point you access the full text of an article or connect to a database.

You asked about the Advanced Search.
This only searches titles on the catalogue.  It does not apply when you click the Articles tab. As always, to do an advanced search for articles you need to do this from within a specific database.  We are considering either renaming ‘Advanced Search’ to ‘Advanced Catalogue Search’, or removing it altogether.

When providing comments please be as specific as possible. We will contact individuals to explore the problem in greater detail and offer assistance as required.

The new system works in a very different way from the previous one, and is based on the principle that initial searching should be as simple as possible.  Library staff are running training sessions throughout the Trusts to help users make the transition, and can always be contacted by phone or email at any time (http://www.honni.qub.ac.uk/Contacts/).

This problem has been resolved.

There is currently a problem with the article requesting facility on honni and we are working to resolve it as quickly as possible. In the meantime it is still possible to request articles by completing the ‘Place Request’ form on My Account.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

This problem has been resolved.

There is a problem with the login page which is affecting access to some electronic resources. We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible and will update this post when a solution is found.

The refurbishment at Altnagelvin Library is now complete and has vastly improved the library and study area for all staff and students. There have been improvements in lighting, heating and the general environment. Altnagelvin Library has re-opened for business and is providing all of the following services:

• Book/ article requesting

• Customer support

• Inter-branch and ILL loans

• Issuing/ renewing books

• Literature searching

• Study space

• Training

For further details, please contact tel. 028 7129 6168 or alt.inter@westerntrust.hscni.net

A new honni website is imminent, expected in March 2012. As promised, it will provide a radically different way of searching for library resources. Searching will be much more ‘Google-like’ so that, from a simple search box, you will see both results from the library catalogue and articles from key resources, including full-text articles. You will be able to limit results in different ways, request items (where appropriate) and save/email items. Whilst even more functions and features will be on offer, the site will nevertheless be easier and more intuitive to use. Watch out for this exciting development.

The BNF (British National Formulary) and BNFC (British National Formulary for Children) is freely available to all NHS professionals who register with the BNF.org.  However from 13th March 2012 there will be some changes to how the content is delivered as BNFC.org will be retired from this date.  Both the BNF and BNFC will be delivered from the same site, BNF.org.

As a result of this change you will be asked to re-register in order to accept new terms and conditions.  For further information please go to http://bnf.org/bnf/changes.htm.

There is now a full text electronic journal collection available on honni called the Taylor & Francis Behavioural Science Collection.  The collection contains 141 titles covering a range of subject areas including neuroscience, counselling, psychiatry, psychology and psychotherapy making this collection relevant to various professions.  In addition it allows access to some journal titles that have been on our wishlist including:

• Child & Family Behavior Therapy
• Counselling & Psychotherapy Research
• Journal of Aging & Social Policy
• Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect
• Marriage and Family Review
• Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

The collection can be accessed by logging in to honni e-Lib.