Bedford building work

Library (2nd) being closed during first week back?

I am really sorry that the 2nd floor isn't ready for use this week. The work at Bedford Library will continue for most of this week

The 2nd floor silent study space should open Monday 14 October - please check local signage in case its sooner.

Staff at the Customer Service Desk are happy to collect print materials for you on request

Learning Resources apologies for the inconvenience it is hoped that the completed work will benefit students.

Please come to the official launch Tuesday 15 October at 16.00

More recent edition

I wonder if you can help?  I have been told to read Walker, J. & Crawford, K. (2010) Social Work and Human Development, 3rd edt, Exeter, Learning Matters.  I can only find the 2007 version in the library catalogue.  Is there any possibility this book is available or if not can be made available asap in the library?

There are currently 8 copies of the book you're after on order.

The order system says these books are at the 'distribution centre'  which means the next stop should be the shelves.

I reckon if you try the library catalogue again in approximately 5 days they may be here by then,

Hope that helps,

Local college customer

Are you able to email me a copy of the application form required to gain access to the learning resource centre/library for 12 months. I am a HND student studying at Bedford college but live in luton

Thank you for your enquiry. I note that you are not one of University of Bedfordshire's own students but you are a student at a local LEA. You are eligible to apply for free Reference membership to the University's Learning Resources. This means you can use the space in the library to study and you can use the print materials (books and journals) on a reference (no loan) basis. You would have Walk in Access to a limited range of digital materials at the kiosk PC or via your own laptop/tablet

If you wish to borrow print materials you may do so but you will have to pay an annual subscription of £30

Neither category allows you to use University of Bedfordshire digital materials off campus.

You will find the form here

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/79431/12monthpass.pdf

There are some information pages on our website LRWeb here

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/exusers

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/exusers/categories

Digital library

I am enroled on a school direct PGCE course and should have access to the library service online. However, at the moment my account is not being recognised. 

I am sorry you are experiencing problems with accessing the digital library. I have checked your accounts and they all seem to be fine

When you authenticate you need to use

username: university ID number

password: your date of birth - two digits for each element, no spaces or punctuation eg 010101

We advise that you start with the library catalogue or DISCOVER and search the University's resources from there ie do not go directly to the publications website

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/whoweare/videos/1

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/whoweare/videos/12

If this doesn't help please ring Bedford library and they will talk through the process with you and iron out the specific problems you may be having

01234 793189

Your course is supported by Adele Robinson and Hilary Johnson - Academic Liaison Librarians

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/ALLs/Adele_Robinson

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/ALLs/Hilary_Johnson

they will help you by email or on a 121 basis with any research queries you may have.

Adele and Hilary have created support pages on LRWeb for your course and you may find these useful

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/education

If you’d like to take advantage of any of the training offered by Learning Resources check our What’s On page

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/whatshappening/events-calendar

This programme includes computer skills – you need an update/refresher our Computer Skills Training (CST) team run workshops on a regular basis at Luton and Bedford Campuses

There is a series of on-line guides which may be helpful to you too:

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/it-training/materials

Our Professional Academic Development (PAD) team can help you with any writing or numeracy support you require. They also offer 121 appointments if you prefer

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/pad/one2one

Critical Thinking

I was just wondering if there is any information specifically on critically analysing as this is a concept I really struggle with?! If so could you send me a link please?

Thank you for your enquiry. I have forwarded your email to the PAD team as they offer workshops on showing critical thinking in assignments and I am sure they will get back to you soon. The PAD team suggest these books to get you started:

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/pad/Resources/Critical_Thinking

In the meantime may I direct you to these pages as they may be of help to you:

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/health

Your Academic Liaison Librarian is Janine Bhandol and she is well placed to help you with any enquiries you may have

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/ALLs/Janine_Bhandol

Business Resources

I am a new registered mature student at UoB. I would like to request you to please provide information as from where can I borrow the books (new or used) of the following courses......

Thanks for your enquiry. I have passed it to your Academic Liaison Librarian Avtar Natt who should be able to help you with any resource enquiries for your course:

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/ALLs/Avtar_Natt

In the meantime may I direct you to your tutor for a Reading List for your course. Or you can start yourself off by doing a subject search on  the library catalogue

library.beds.ac.uk

or DISCOVER

http://0-ehis.ebscohost.com.brum.beds.ac.uk/eds/search/basic?sid=03b487e2-00fa-4b2f-9ae1-7f3637e087eb%40sessionmgr111&vid=1&hid=116

where you can search for the items you require. If they are in stock you may look at them electronically, in print on Campus or reserve as appropriate to the format they are available in.

If you are on Campus you may get assistance from staff at the Customer Service desk who would be happy to help you with this

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/news/discover

Business students have access to their own web pages on advice and information on how to access resources:

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/bus-studies

There is more information on LRWeb:

Borrowing items

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/availableservices/borrowing

Reserving items:

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/availableservices/reserve

Accessing the digital library:

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/digital

As a post graduate if the items you require are not in stock you may apply outside the University to retrieve them using the University's Document Supply service

Making a Document Supply Request - please look at all the pages in this section

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/docsupply

Referencing - Health

I have begun writing my essay for essay for one of the nursing modules. I’m finding Harvard referencing difficult. I was wondering when PAD were coming to Bucks campus, so they could help me with improving this skill?

 Thank you for your enquiry. I have forwarded your email to the PAD team and I am sure they will get back to you soon.

In the meantime may I direct you to these pages as they may be of help to you:

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/health

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/guides/ref

May I direct you to this page should you have any future enquiries for PAD:

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/pad/contact-us