Books: Popular books for QTS seem to be of limited availablity due to lack of copies. More library use only copies could be beneficial to prevent long hold/reserve lists
Apologies for the slow log ins, this issue has been referred to the University's ICT department and they are looking into solutions.
New wireless heads have been activated, so hopefully this
will solve some of the issues with wireless.
I have asked ICT to look again at the login times.
Books: The university is aware of this issue and how a lack of multiple copies of
core textbooks can affect your student learning experience and how well you feel
able to complete assignments.
Where possible we always purchase as many multiple copies of textbooks as
the budget allows us. We also try and buy an electronic copy of a textbook (if
it is available) which means the book is always available even if the print copy
is out on loan.
Extra book budget was given to the library / LRC in December and we are
actively looking to increase the number of copies of heavily used items that
appear on reading lists. If you have a particular request could I ask you fill
in this form http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/contact/recommend-a-resource
or send me an email with the details and we will endeavour to purchase those
items.
In January 2013 we are providing the opportunity for students to buy (using
university funds) electronic books they wish to read and add to the library
collection.
We are also continuing to work with your teaching teams to ensure the items
on your reading lists are available and accessible where possible in electronic
full text on BREO.
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