Additionally to this the books which are in high demand every year there always seems to be only 1 or 3 to share between 70+ students.
Wireless
We have been experiencing difficulties with wireless connectivity across the University. There are ICT calls for wireless and slow logins at Bedford Polhill Library. We are working with the University ICT department to find a solution
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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