That age old question...

That always pops-up, every year around now.

Where can I find previous years' exam papers?

The answer is Moodle.  This link  http://elearning.dbs.ie/course/index.php?categoryid=50 (login required) leads to all previous years' exam papers that are available online.

You can navigate to here via the Moodle home page, as there is a link on the top right of the page - as shown here

     

The library wishes each and every one of you the best of luck in your exams this year

May Bank Holiday Weekend Opening Hours

That's a lot of nouns.

Both Libraries are open Saturday, as normal and Sunday between 11.00am and 5.00pm.  Aungier St. Library is also open Bank Holiday Monday from 11.00am to 5.00pm.  Dame St Library is closed on  Bank Holiday Monday.  As to the buildings themselves:

Aungier Street

Saturday 2nd , Sunday 3rd  & Monday 4th  - 8:00am to 7:00pm

  

Dame Street

Saturday 2nd - 9:00am to 5:00pm,   Sunday 3rd - 11:00am to 5:00pm & Monday 4^th   Closed

  

Castle House

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd ^_ 8:00am to 6:00pm (Closed B/H Monday)

Balfe Street & Bow Lane

Closed

Library Newsletter March/April 2015

In this edition of the newsletter:

• New Sunday opening hours during exam time
• New titles acquired by the library in 2015 
• Alexander Kouker summarises the Horizon Report for 2015
• Trevor Haugh highlights some of the topics raised in the student Suggestion Box
• Noreen McHugh describes the Book Crossing phenomenon
• New! Spotlight on recent publications by DBS Academic Staff
• Sarah Kelly and Jane Buggle take a look at Digital Libraries
• Stress-busting tips before exam time
• Sharon O'Shea and Teresa Ryan suggest some exciting events coming up

Sunday Opening/Fine Doubling again

We're open every Sunday over the exam period, with the last Sunday opening being 10th May.
Aungier St (but NOT Dame St) will also be open May Bank Holiday Monday .

Opening hours on these days will 11am to 5pm

Also, fine doubling is now in operation and will end Friday 16th May.  This is purely to encourage circulation of study materials in the time that they are needed the most.

The library wishes the best of luck to all students taking exams in the next few weeks. 

Database Trial

For the next couple of weeks we have Fame (UK/Ireland) and Orbis (global) company information databases on trial.  The URLS are embedded in the above images, but you'll need a username (dublinschool1) and password (dublinschool1) [dublinschool2 to 5 will also work].  I can confidently reveal the usernames and passwords, as you can only access these databases on-campus, so sorry, non-DBS lurkers!  

Sunday opening/Fine doubling: coming soon.

The cycle of the academic year will shortly reach the end of year exam period (cue dramatic music).  In addition to marathon studies sessions & a lot of stress, the exam season brings:

1. Sunday Opening.

Throughout April and into May, we'll be open every day (terms and conditions may apply), including Sundays and Bank Holidays.  A calendar will appear here later 

2. Doubling of Overdue Book Fines.

To try to prevent hogging of much needed textbooks and ensure fair circulation of materials, fines for overdue books will be doubled during the exam period.  More information about dates will alos appear here soon.

 

Annual Library Survey

It's time for our annual library survey.  Don't hold back: tell us what you really think!  

 Take the Library User Survey and you might just win a €100 One4All voucher!

St. Patrick's Day closure

This is a public service announcement to announce that we (both libraries) will be closed on Tuesday 17th March, St. Patrick's Day. Please note that all buildings will be closed on March 17th.  That is all

Information Skills for the Future

Primarily of interest to newly qualified librarians and library students, this however may interest some other folk.

Library Newsletter January/February 2015

In this edition of the newsletter, the first under the editorship of super-duper Sarah Kelly: 

• Marie O'Dwyer lists the top 15 most read eBooks in DBS Library
• Noreen McHugh shows us the latest in Wearable Technology
• Marie O'Neill reviews the 'Building Digital Capacity' report by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
• Trevor Haugh discusses some of the topics raised in the student Suggestion Box
• Guest contributor Mick O'Dwyer talks about Zines
• Sarah Kelly takes a look at the free little library movement
• Sharon O'Shea brings us another delicious recipe and some exciting events coming up
• Details of library classes and tips on managing your library account

If you have any comments, suggestions or would like to contribute to the newsletter please contact the library.