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Inter- Library Loans – important changes

In order to deliver a more efficient, higher quality document supply service, the British Library has introduced a number of changes to its service which will affect your Inter Library Loan requests from 1st March Avoid the expense of unnecessary … Continue reading

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The 2011 Inter-Library Loan Survey Report

Queen’s University Library carried out a survey in May 2011 to obtain feedback from academic staff and research students on the Inter-Library Loan service.  In particular we sought to gage reaction to some recent innovations and to establish how well the service … Continue reading

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IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) Now Available Online

The 17th edition of the Requirements for Electrical Installations: IET Wiring Regulations is now available online to Queen’s staff and students.  It is accessed via British Standards Online: Go to QSearch and click ‘Find Database’ Enter your Queen’s username and … Continue reading

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Spirit book scanner on trial

The library has a rather fine bookpage scanner on loan (the book2net Spirit). You can scan directly to a PDF file and save it to your memory stick. Best of all it is absolutely free to use. You can find … Continue reading

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Self-Service Laptops in the McClay Library

The self-service laptops are the latest addition to our range of self-service facilities at the McClay Library.  They are located at the top of the atrium on the ground floor.  Simply swipe your student card on one of the card … Continue reading

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Christmas Holidays – Extended Opening

The McClay Library will be open from nine in the morning until nine at night on Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th December. There will be a limited staffed service available between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Study facilities will be … Continue reading

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24-Hour Opening – The McClay Library

Overnight opening in The McClay starts on Sunday 4th December 2011. From Sunday 4th December until Friday 16th December and, from Tuesday 3rd January until Monday 23rd January the Library will remain open overnight on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  And, there … Continue reading

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C19 UK Periodical Series 2 – Empire

Trial access is now available to C19 UK Periodical Series 2 – Empire.  Simply log onto C19 UK Periodical Series 1 (available via Qsearch) and the Series 2 will automatically be available.  Please note this trial will end on 1st … Continue reading

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RefWorks Training Courses

There are a number of general and subject-specific RefWorks training courses scheduled this autumn. Staff and research postgraduates can find out what’s available and book a place by using Queen’s Online.  Taught postgraduates can find out what’s on offer and … Continue reading

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Welcome Week Prize Draw in The McClay Library

Congratulations to the lucky winners of the McClay Library’s Welcome Week Prize Draw! Leah McQuitty – £40 No Alibis vouchers John Taggart – £40 No Alibis vouchers Sabrina Duncan – £34.50 Queen’s Welcome Centre voucher Noel Duffy – £30 Waterstone’s … Continue reading

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