Thursday 19 December 2013

Christmas Break


  The library will close at 5pm on Friday 20th December and re-open on Thursday 2nd Jan.

All college buildings will close the evening of Monday the 23rd Dec.
Do note that the Aungier Street building will be open  9:00am–5:00pm on Fri 27th - Mon 30th & Tues 31st Dec.  for students who wish study space.  The library stays closed on these days however


The library catalogue never closes and can be accessed here

All buildings will open as normal on Jan 2nd.

Happy holidays to all our readers!

Finally, au revoir et bonne chance to Staff Blog/DBS LIbrary who's leaving us for pastures new.  The library will not be the same without her.  

   

Friday 22 November 2013

2 Trials available to all DBS Library users - SOL, the Sustainable Organization Library & Library PressDisplay

SOL Trial
Today and for the coming 60 days you have access to a wealth of information (there are about 8,000 papers drawn from around 600 books and journals) on:
  • sustainability,
  • social responsibility,
  • waste reduction,
  • responsible leadership,
  • environmental stewardship and more!
by simply using our trial to GSE's SOL - Sustainable Organization Library database.
Access is via GSE's website www.gseresearch.com, and then click on the ‘SOL’ button; or directly at:
http://gse.publisher.ingentaconnect.com/content/collection/gse_susorg2013
Note however that access is available on-campus only.

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PREESSDISPLAY Trial
PressDisplay.com from NewspaperDirect is an online newspaper kiosk, where you can browse and read hundreds of full content newspapers and magazines from around the globe.
It gives you a global perspective on the world's events, by delivering the widest selection of full content newspapers to readers anywhere, anytime.
    • Username: dbs@library.pressdisplay.com
    • Password: welcome
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Any question, just email us at library@dbs.ie

Friday 15 November 2013

Library Ireland Week - Last day... or just the beginning?

So here we are, this is the last day of Library Ireland Week 2013, but there's one thing that never finishes: the fact that the resources available from libraries and the services they offer will constantly improve to serve the community they are part of!

So if there is one thing you should take away from the week, it is that
libraries are yours!

So make the most of them! - be it DBS Library, your local library, your office resource centre, etc.

Wishing you a happy Library experience and use!
 Yours DBS Library (and The Cookie Monster)

Wednesday 13 November 2013

Library Ireland Week - Day 3!

Think outside the book!

Today we'd like to highlight some of the amazing collections available from National Libraries, Musea, Institutes from Ireland and abroad:
And any suggestion, just add a comment!

Tuesday 12 November 2013

Library Ireland Week - Day 2!

So this is it, Library Ireland Week 2013 has started and will run until Friday this week, and we're asking you to 'think outside the book' by taking our library quiz (just click here or grab a print copy in the library), come to visit us in our pop-up Library in AS reception on Wed., Thurs. and Fri.,12noon to 2pm, or simply pop in to the library and check what we have on offer for you!

Also, some of the events happening all over Ireland are listed here.

More to come over the coming days, so stay tuned!

Tuesday 5 November 2013

DBS Library celebrates Library Ireland Week 2013!

Next week, from Monday Nov. 11th until Friday Nov. 15th, we will be celebrating Library Ireland Week 2013 with a library quiz & prizes, film screenings, databases demos, etc.
This year's LIW's theme is 'Think outside the book', so we plan on showing you all we have on offer on top of all these books on the shelves!
So keep an eye on this blog for more details on what is happening daily and watch out for our pop-up library in AS reception, everyday from 12noon until 2pm!


Monday 21 October 2013

Halloween bank holiday - Library closure

Please note that on Monday October 28th October (Monday bank holiday) Aungier St. and Dame St. libraries will be closed.

DBS buildings will be open as follow:
  • Castle House: Open Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th and Monday 28th 8:00 to 18:00
  • Aungier Street: Open Saturday 26th 8:00 to 18:00 - Closed Sunday 27th and Monday 28th
  • Dame Street: Open Saturday 26th 9:00 to 17:00 - Closed Sunday 27th and Monday 28th
  • Balfe Street: Closed
  • Bow Lane: Closed

Happy Halloween!!

Wednesday 16 October 2013

Emails from 'thelibrary@gmail.com' ... NOT a spam!

We've noticed that our (gentle) emails - to help you remember about the due date of your library items, or to let you know about overdue items on your account - are directed mainly to spam folders.
To prevent this, just check your spams, see if an email comes from thelibrary@gmail.com and if it does, then right click on the email in question to authorise it, so that in the future... you can receive our notes to you, straight away!
Any question, just come to the desk or email us at library@dbs.ie

Wednesday 25 September 2013

Trial our new database: EBSCO Leadership and Management Centre and tell us what you think!

Use our EBSCO Leadership and Management Centre database available at*:
goo.gl/xg8HPS

This database is available for trial only to all DBS students and staff, on and off campus until the end of 2013!

* For off-campus access, please use your login details
Students: student no. / date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
Staff: staff no. / staff no. + 000


If you’d like the Library to subscribe to it permanently, give us your feedback here:
goo.gl/HC8yIA

Wednesday 18 September 2013

New academic year - Welcome (back) to DBS Library!


Hello everybody, and welcome!
So this is it, the academic year 2013/2014 is about to start and you are about to embark on a new learning path.
All of us in the Library look forward to assisting you along the way, and we have many resources and services available to you.
For more details on everything we have on offer, just come and visit our Aungier Street or Dame Street Library, check our website, and check our brief online introduction to DBS Library.
Also, remember that as usual, we will be open for the entire academic year until 10pm Monday to Thursday, until 9pm on Friday, and until 5pm on Saturday; plus we will be open Sundays and Bank Holidays closer to exam times.
Check our full opening hours on the Library website, under the 'About the Library' tab.

The very best with your studies at DBS this year... and see you soon!

Tuesday 3 September 2013

AS library early closure - Wed. 11th Septmeber

AS library will close at 12noon on Wed. 11th September as the Open Day for Staff will take place that afternoon.
You are welcome to use our Dame Street Library that will be open until 10pm that day.

Friday 26 July 2013

August Bank Holiday WE - Library closure

For the August bank holiday week-end, AS and DS libraries will be closed on Monday 5th August 2013. The opening hours of DBS buildings will be as follow:
  • Aungier Street: Sat. 3rd Aug., Sun. 4th Aug. and Mon. 5th Aug. 8.00 – 19.00
  • Dame Street: Sat. 3rd Aug. 9.00 – 14.30
  • Castle House: Sat. 3rd Aug. and Sun. 4th Aug. 8.00 – 19.00 - CLOSED on Mon. 5th Aug.
  • Balfe Street and Bow Lane: CLOSED

Thursday 25 July 2013

7 or 14 days? - Your life as a library user made simple!

It's been a while since we haven't been in touch here, and so here we are back again, and with good news!
From now on, all the resources in the library* can be borrowed for 7 days (DVDs included!) or 2 weeks!


* well, at the exception of the Reference Only collection, of course!

Wednesday 1 May 2013

Sunday/Bank Holiday opening - reminder

Hi there, we all hope that all is going well so far with your exams, and to continue helping you with these, remember that we are still open on Sundays and bank holiday as follow:
  • Sunday 5th May 11am-5pm - both AS & DS libraries
  • Monday 6th May 11am-5pm - DS library only
  • Sunday 12th May 11am-5pm - both AS & DS libraries

Also, if you are studying for your ACCA exams in June, remember that AS Library will be open as follow:
  • Sunday 2nd June 11am-5pm - AS library only
  • Sunday 9th June 11am-5pm - AS library only

The very best of luck... you're nearly there:

Monday 29 April 2013

Best of luck for your exams!

All the DBS Library team wish you all the very best of luck with your exams!


And if there are any ways we can help you, just let us know!

Student Services have compiled a great Exams Guide that you can pick up at the desk at both libraries as well as around the College and remember that support is always available to you, so just get in touch with any member of staff in the College or with DBS Education and Welfare Officer Caitriona (caitriona.mcgrattan@dbs.ie)

Once again, the very best of luck to you all!

No classrooms available for study until the end of exams

Unfortunately we will no longer be able to advertise free study rooms around the College until the end of exams, as all rooms are now being used or prepared for the exams but we hope that you will be able to find space to study in both libraries or in the students areas in Castle House.

Monday 22 April 2013

Available classroom for the week 22-28 April 2013

Dame Street Room 3.1 is available all week long for extra study space.



Thank you to DBS Facilities team for providing more study space and good luck to you all with your revisions!

Monday 15 April 2013

Available classrooms for unsupervised study - week starting April 15th

On the week starting Monday 15th April, the following rooms will be available at the following times.

Please note that you are required to vacate the rooms at the time indicated as classes take place afterwards.

  • Tuesday 16/04/2013
    • Classroom:
      • BSA 3.2 9am-11.45am
      • BSB 1.1 - 1pm-3.45pm
      • AS 3.4 - 2pm-4.45pm
    • Computer Lab:
      • Castle House CH4.5 - 9am-11.45am
  • Wednesday 17/04/2013
    • Classroom:
      • BL4.3 - 1pm-3.45pm
      • DS 2.1 - 2pm- 4.45pm
    • Computer Lab:
      • Castle House CH3.4 - 9am-11.45am
  • Thursday 18/04/2013
    • Classroom:
      • BSA 3.1 - 9am-12.45pm
      • BSB 2.2 - 12pm-4.45pm
  • Friday 19/04/2013
    • Classroom:
      • DS2.1 - 9am-4.45pm
    • Computer Lab:
      • CH4.5 - 9am-4.45pm

Monday 8 April 2013

Available classrooms for unsupervised study - week starting April 9th 2013

On the week starting Monday 8th April, the following rooms will be available at the following times.

Please note that you are required to vacate the rooms at the time indicated as classes take place afterwards.

  • Tuesday 09/04/2013
    • Classroom:
      • Bow Lane BL4.1 - 12pm-4.45pm
    • Computer Lab:
      • Castle House CH3.4 - 9am-11.45am
  • Wednesday 10/04/2013
    • Classroom:
      • Balfe Street Block A BSA3.1 - 9am-12.45pm
    • Computer Lab:
      • Castle House CH2.2 - 9am-11.45am
  • Thursday 11/04/2013
    • Classroom:
      • Aungier Street AS3.3 - 2pm-4.45pm
    • Computer Lab:
      • Castle House CH4.5 - 9am-12.45pm
  • Friday 12/04/2013
    • Classroom:
      • Aungier Street AS3.4 - 9am-4.45pm
    • Computer Lab:
      • Castle House CH4.5 - 11am-4.45pm

Tuesday 2 April 2013

Available classrooms for unsupervised study - week starting April 1st 2013

On the week starting Monday 1st April, the following rooms will be available at the following times.

Please note that you are required to vacate the rooms at the time indicated as classes take place afterwards.
  • Tuesday 2nd April:
    •  Classrooms:
      •  DS3.1 - 9am-1.45pm
      • AS1.1 - 9am-4.45pm
  • Wednesday 3rd April:
    • Computer Lab:
      • CH3.1 - 9am-1.45pm
    • Classroom:
      • AS1.1 - 9am-12:45pm
  • Thursday 4th April:
    • Computer Lab:
      • CH3.4 - 9am-12.45pm
    • Classrooms:
      • AS1.5 - 9am-11:45pm
      • AS3.3 - 2pm-4:45pm
      • CH3.9 - 3pm-5:45pm
  • Friday 5th April:
    • Computer Lab:
      • CH4.5 - 11am-4.45pm
    • Classroom:
      • AS3.3 - 9am- 4.45pm

Thursday 28 March 2013

Bits n' Pieces

A couple of small news items:

1) Loans due back Friday 29th, Saturday 30th March and Monday 1st April have a new due date of Tuesday 2nd April, so don't feel you have to make it over the Easter weekend to return your loans, you can wait until Tuesday now.

2) We've added a 4th study room in Aungier St. However you'll have to share this with library staff, who be using it from time-to-time.

3) We've experiencing some temporary difficulty with Westlaw UK access through Athens at the moment.  I'm sure this will be resolved swiftly. At least I hope it will.

     

Wednesday 27 March 2013

Easter WE opening hours of Library and DBS Buildings

DBS Buildings and DBS Libraries will be open as follow on Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

DBS Aungier Street Building
Good Friday 29th, Saturday 30th, Sunday 31st & Monday April 1st: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Aungier Street Library
Good Friday 29th: 11am-5pm
Saturday 30th: 9.30am-5pm
Sunday 31st & Monday April 1st: 11am-5pm

DBS Dame Street Building
Good Friday 29th & Saturday 30th: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 31st & Monday April 1st: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Dame Street Library
Good Friday 29th: 11am-5pm
Saturday 30th: 9.30am-5pm
Sunday 31st & B/H Monday 1st: 11am-5pm

DBS Castle House
Good Friday 29th: 8am-10pm
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st: 9am-6pm
Monday April 1st: Closed

DBS Balfe Street & DBS Bow Lane
Closed Good Friday 29th, Saturday 30th, Sunday 31st & Monday 1st April

Tuesday 26 March 2013

Emerald

We're reorganising how some of our resources are accessed.  Emerald, which is very popular with our business students is available as normal on-campus, but currently if you wish to access it off-campus, the simplest way is through Athens.  Contact the library to have an Athens account created.

Friday 22 March 2013

Free access to Plagrave Macmillan journals througout April

April is the cruellest month, except if you're looking for free access to Palgrave Macmillan journals, in which case, your luck's in.

Palgrave Macmillan are pleased to announce that from April 1-30, 2013 they will be offering free online access to their full journals portfolio.


All current and archival content spanning the Humanities, the Social Sciences and Business will be available, including access to the following high-profile journals, Journal of International Business Studies  Journal of the Operational Research Society, Feminist Review , International Politics and the award-winning Postmedieval: A Journal of Medieval Cultural Studies.

Tuesday 19 March 2013

Extra rooms to study in DBS - week starting 25.03.2013


On the week starting Monday 25th March, the following rooms will be available at the following times.

Please note that you are required to vacate the rooms at the time indicated as classes take place afterwards.

  • Monday 25th March
    •  Computer Lab:
      • CH2.9 - 9am-11.45am
    • Classrooms:
      • CH4.2 - 9am-11.45am
      • CH3.6 - 3pm-4.45pm
  • Tuesday 26th March:
    • Classrooms:
      • CH3.4 - 9am-11.45am
      • DS3.1 - 9am-4.45pm
  • Wednesday 27th March:
    • Computer Lab:
      • CH3.1 - 9am-1.45pm
    • Classroom:
      • Balfe Street Block A room 2.2 - 9am-12.45pm
      • Balfe Street Block A room 1.3 - 4pm-4.45pm
  • Thursday 28th March:
    • Computer Lab:
      •  CH3.4 (computer lab.) - 9am-12.45pm
    • Classroom:
      • AS Auditorium 1 - 9am-12.45pm
      • AS 3.3 - 2pm-4.45pm
  • Friday 29th March (Good Friday)
    • Computer Lab:
      • CH3.1 - 11am-4.45pm
    • Classroom:
      • AS 3.4 - 9amd-4.45pm

New Resource: Credo Reference

We are pleased to announce a new addition to our stable of electronic resources: Credo General Reference 100 (or Credo Reference as we'll simply call it).  As the name may suggest to you, this is a general reference resource  that includes encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries and subject-specific works (there's a title list here and we'll try and add the title list to the library catalogue).  It's like having 100 subject-specific Encyclopaedia Britannicas online. Ok, perhaps that's a wee bit of exaggeration there, but we hope it will prove useful.  A link for on-campus access can be found above or on the e-library page of the library website.  We'll sort out off-campus links shortly, which will probably be through Athens and perhaps Moodle.

Credo General Reference 100

Wednesday 13 March 2013

Getting closer to exams... 3 things to remember!

We are now entering the 'Dreaded Exam Period' and this means three things:

1) We open Sundays and bank holidays 11am to 5pm from the week starting March 24th until the week ending May 18th. All the 10 Sunday/bank holiday opening are listed in a previous post further below, and you can also see them all on the DS and AS library calendars on the Library website 'about the library' section: http://library.dbs.ie/AboutLibrary/Opening-Hours.htm



2) Most previous years' exam papers can be found on Moodle: click on the 'exam papers' link on the left hand side of your Moodle homepage. Exam papers are split by category - undergraduate arts, undergraduate business, postgraduate arts, postgraduate business, law and ICM/DBS diplomas/Springboard courses.





3) Fines double from April 1st until May 18th
So for 2-week, 1-week, 3-day & 7-day law (DS only) items, it will be €1.20 per item per day late.
And instead of €1.50 for 3-day loan, it will be €3.00 per day late.
DVDs remain at €3.00 per DVD per day late.

This is not a cynical revenue generating exercise by the library, this is a genuine attempt to keep books in circulation between all of you needing them for your revisions, and therefore prevent students from holding on to books while many others need them too.

Remember, fines are avoidable! Indeed, you can manage your account online yourself and see if you have books that are reserved by others (they will not be renewable), and renew your other books.
You can do so:
- online (click on the 'Access my library account' icon on the library website and login with the same login as your Moodle logins)
- at the self-issuing stations with your student card
- by telephoning the relevant library site (01-417 7572 for AS library / 01-417 8745 for DS library)




Good luck with your exams!

Tuesday 12 March 2013

No printing in DBS - Friday 15th March, 8am-11am

Due to essential maintenance on DBS printing system, DBS IT department wishes to inform students that there will be no printing available in DBS on Friday 15th March 2013, 8am to 11am.

Bak Holiday Monday library closure

Both libraries will be closed on Monday 18th March

Please note below the building opening times for St. Patrick’s weekend.
Saturday 16th March  - Aungier Street & Castle House will be open – 8:00am to 6:00pm - Dame Street 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 17th March – All buildings will be closed with the exception of Dame Street for viewing of the Parade – 11:00am to 3:00pm
Monday 18th March – Aungier Street & Castle House will be open – 8:00am to 6:00pm

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Wednesday 6 March 2013

SPSS training for Business students

Hi all, here is an update on the SPSS training sessions that will run in DBS for Business Students in the coming weeks:

  • Foundation and Advanced SPSS - Wednesday 13th March 3-5 PM CH 2.2
    Foundation and Advanced SPSS - Wednesday 20th March 3-5 PM CH 2.2
  • Foundation and Advanced SPSS - Wednesday 3rd April 3-5 PM CH 2.2
  • Foundation and Advanced SPSS - Wednesday 10th April 3-5 PM CH 2.2

NB: for students who will adopt a quantitative method (survey/questionnaire) for their dissertation it is highly recommended that you attend some of these.

Monday 4 March 2013

Sunday and Bank holiday opening hours: 24th March - 18th May

As every year to help you with your studies towards your summer exams, we will be open everyday - Sunday and Bank holiday included - from the week beginning March 18th until the week ending May 18th.

Please note the Sunday and Bank Holiday 11.00-17.00 opening hours for the following dates:
  • Sunday 24th March
  • Good Friday 29th March
  • Easter Sunday 31st March ONLY DS Library open 11-17 (AS Closed)
  • Easter Monday 1st April ONLY DS Library open 11-17 (AS Closed)
  • Sunday 7th April
  • Sunday 14th April
  • Sunday 21st April
  • Sunday 28th April
  • Sunday 5th May
  • Monday 6th May (May bank holiday) ONLY DS Library open 11-17 (AS Closed) 
 The full opening hours are also available directly here on the Library website: http://library.dbs.ie/AboutLibrary/Opening-Hours.htm


Monday 25 February 2013

New resource: Passport GMID

Following on from our recent trial, I'm delighted to announce that we will be subscribing to Passport GMID for the next year at least. Passport GMID can be found at this link and initially will be available on campus only while we sort out access through Athens. Passport GMID will be replacing Marketline, for which some content (e.g country and sector reports) will still be available through EBSCO Business Source Complete.

Friday 22 February 2013

Reading Week

I understand, from the number of queries that have come through on the library chat, that next week is reading week. For us however it's just a normal college week and we'll be open as normal with no change to opening or closing times

Thursday 21 February 2013

Online booking back working!

We're pleased to announced that the online booking system is now back working (well done to our system librarian/wizzard!).
So you can again book yourself rooms and/or PCs directly online by clicking on the 'online booking' icon on the library website homepage: http://library.dbs.ie/Home.htm

Check out the very good 'Guide to booking a PC or study room' presentation if you're unsure on how to do so!

Monday 18 February 2013

Library online booking system down

We are sorry to announce that our online booking system is currently inaccessible due to a file corruption on the system.
We hope to have it restored by the end of the week (24th Feb.) Until then, please bear with us while our system librarian tries his very best to have the problem solved with our online booking system provider.

Thank you very much for your patience and understanding.



Today, Wednesday 20th Feb., you can access BSA1.3 (Balfe Street Block A) from 9am-2pm & 3-5pm.

Tuesday 12 February 2013

DBS Fashion Show

And now a word from our friends in student services:

Dear Fashionistas,

The 5th Annual DBS Fashion Show will take place on Wednesday, February 20th in the D4 Ballsbridge Hotel. Organised by 2nd year Marketing & Event Management students, with models from across the student body, this year’s fashion show, Cirque Du Style, promises to build on past successes by bringing more of a festival feel to the event.

There will also be lots of raffle prizes to be won on the night including 2 tickets to the RBS 6 Nations Ireland vs. France in March and a weekend away. VIP ticket holders will be welcomed by a complimentary drink followed by a VIP gift bag. All ticket holders will have free entry to Dtwo after the fashion show.

Tickets cost just €10 and €20 (VIP) and are available to buy online http://www.eventelephant.com/cirquedustylefashionshow or in either Student Services offices.

This year’s event is in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation, which strives to provide a quality service and is working towards the development of special palliative services. The Irish Hospice Foundation aims to meet end of life and bereavement care needs of patients and families.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Kind Regards,

Caitriona

On behalf of the Cirque du Style Fashion Show Group


Monday 11 February 2013

Dawsonera

Don't say we didn't warn you... Dawsonera
is pleased to announce the imminent arrival of the new dawsonera Reader Portal. Offering an enhanced user experience through a completely redesigned interface, with enhanced search results, refinement and save search functions, dawsonera now takes content discoverability to a new level. For the first time dawsonera will offer a choice in procurement models, opening the platform up to previously restricted content and more core textbooks. Social sharing through integrated Facebook and Twitter feeds will connect study groups and promote title discovery, and with “my bookshelf”, “recently viewed” and “my notes” options, ebook based research has never been easier.
Coming soon. More information as it becomes known

Wednesday 6 February 2013

New Aungier Street Library Study Room

We've added a third study room to the library in Aungier Street, representing a increase of 50% in the number of study rooms there. Note that we have renumbered the rooms, so take note of what room you book and what room number is posted on the door.

Thursday 31 January 2013

Free WIFI spots in Dublin

We just thought we'd relay this info on an interesting service from Dublin City Council: there are now free WIFI spots all over the city, you can see where here: http://www.dublincity.ie/Business/DublinFreeWiFi/DublinFreeWiFi/Pages/DublinFreeWiFi.aspx

Friday 25 January 2013

Kaplan Financial Knowledge Bank

Kaplan have recently launched a Financial Knowledge Bank, which provides free access to hundreds of pages of accountancy knowledge. Modelled on Wikipedia, it has well-developed search capabilities, allowing users to explore a wide variety of accountancy topics. Ideal for student seeking to understand a topic from scratch, or just needing a quick reminder. This looks like an interesting resource for students doing accountancy or finance modules.

Kaplan Financial Knowledge Bank

Monday 21 January 2013

Trial: Credo Reference

Another resource trial for DBS Library users: Credo Reference is an online reference resource providing full-text online versions of nearly 1200 published reference works from more than 70 publishers in every major subject, including general and subject dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopaedias, quotations and atlases. Plus a wide range of subject-specific titles covering everything from the arts to accountancy, science to Shakespeare and law to literature. The trials consists of all resources in the General Reference collection as well as the Business Subject collection (so science, Shakespeare, law and literature may only be a bit of alliterative hyperbole) You know the score: on-campus only. This post will be edited to contain the trial end date Credo Reference

Friday 18 January 2013

SPSS sessions for BUSINESS students

In the coming months, the following SPSS sessions are scheduled:

Foundation SPSS - Wednesday 13th Feb. 3-5 PM CH 2.2
Foundation SPSS - Wednesday 13th March 3-5 PM CH 2.2
Foundation SPSS - Wednesday 3rd April 3-5 PM CH 2.2

Advanced SPSS - Wednesday 20th Feb. 3-5 PM CH 2.2
Advanced SPSS - Wednesday 20th March 3-5 PM CH 2.2
Advanced SPSS - Wednesday 10th April 3-5 PM CH 2.2

Thesis binding tips

Here are the details of two thesis binders:

The Thesis Centre in Dublin 2: http://www.thesiscentre.ie/

Duffy Bookbinders in Dublin 1: http://www.duffybookbinders.com/thesis-binding.html

Thursday 17 January 2013

Trial madness continues: Passport GMID

We're pleased to announce a 30 day trial of Euromonitor's Passport GMID, a global market information database and analysis tool containing comprehensive data and reports across all industries, countries and consumers. Subscribers use the system to support a wide range of business functions and academic research projects:
  • Industry analysis
  • Export and market entry strategies
  • Trend monitoring
  • Company analysis
  • Country profiling
  • Consumer and household profiling
  • Lifestyle analysis
  • Modelling and forecasting
  • General business reference
A Passport GMID subscription includes:
  • Millions of internationally comparable market statistics on industries countries and consumers
  • 1,000s of full text market reports, company reports and country reports
  • Expert Euromonitor analyst comment on emerging industry trends, country trends and consumer trends
  • Powerful data analysis functions allowing users to customise data for specific needs
This is a trial, so it's only available on campus and there's no downloading. The trial ends Friday 15th February Passport GMID

Tuesday 15 January 2013

Win a €100 'one4all' voucher by filling in the Library Survey 2013




Fill in this year's Library survey to give us your feedback on our services, and be entered into the draw to win a €100 'one4all' voucher!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DBS_Library_Survey_2013 

Don't miss your chance, click on the link below or use the QR code!

And more trials

We've gone trial-mad at library towers (and we're not finished yet). Our Academic Complete ebook trial is extended until the end of January. Remember ebrary from November? Scholarly e-book database? Read these online or download either chapters (40 pages maximum) as imaged PDFs (so no cutting and pasting) or as Adobe Digital Editions format documents? Of course you remember. And you also remember that you need download the free Adobe Digital Editions software before you can use this format. You also remember that and you can't read these on your Kindle, but you'll be able to read them on most other devices. We never did add them to the library catalogue, but if we do purchase any titles we'll add them to the library catalogue. I'll just confirm the link for ebrary shortly.

Until 9th February - a two week extension we also have a trial of JustCite, "an innovative legal citator", or, in other words a legal research platform brought to you by the creators of Justis. It's a a legal search engine, with built-in citation index functionality, that focuses on case law and legislation from common law jurisdictions around the world. I imagine it will be very useful to you if you're a law student.

As ever, terms and conditions apply - which means ebrary and JustCite are only available on campus.

 Edit *** The ebrary link As ever your feedback is greatly appreciated

Friday 11 January 2013

New Year New Trial; HeinOnline

Until February 14th, we have HeinOnline on trial. This is a legal information source with a bias towards US legislation. Its content includes a large number of law journals also contains the Congressional Record Bound volumes in entirety, complete coverage of the U.S. Reports back to 1754, legal classics from the 16th to the 20th centuries, the United Nations and League of Nations Treaty Series, all United States Treaties, the Federal Register from inception in 1936, the CFR from inception in 1938, and much more. Access, as ever with database trials, is restricted to on-campus only.

Dawsonera and Apple devices

A Happy New Year to all our readers. You young people are starting to use tablet devices more frequently, and some of you have always used Apples. If you use an iPad or a Mac and want to download ebooks from Dawsonera, please bear in mind the following: Macs and iPads come with a free PDF reader which unfortunately can't handle the peculiar type of pdfs used by Dawsonera. To read Dawsonera PDFs on your iPad, download this from iTunes To read them on your Mac, make sure that you have Adobe Reader as your default PDF reader. There should be no problem reading them online however

Monday 7 January 2013

Happy New year!

All the Library staff wish you the very best of year 2013!