Renewals

I have been unsuccessful at renewing my loan of 4 books online.  The password I used is the same as that used when signing for the books on 4 Nov; however the site is not allowing me access.

The 4 books are now overdue, please can you advise on what I should do, as I will need these books well into the new year.

The reason you could not renew those books was because they were overdue. 

Please remember to renew or return your loans on or before the due date

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

Resources for my course

I think that the University of Bedfordshire should have more books related on Engineering course. Also as in a electronic source and hardcopies as well. IEEE - electronic source. Electronic devices and circuits

I have done a very crude search on the library catalogue for materials for your course and found around 100 items. This includes print (hardcopy) and digital items. A proper search would undoubtedly reveal more. I can reassure you that IEEE is part of the University's digital collection.

Please remember the catalogue and DISCOVER search boxes are on the front page of LRWeb
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/

I am concerned that you may need some assistance with your search strategy. I would advise you to contact your Academic Liaison Librarian to discuss your particular requirements

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/studyhub/what-is-study-hub/study-hub-teams/academicliaison/Chris_Whitfield

May I also remind you that if an item is not at your home Campus you may use the reservation service to ensure that you have access to the required title
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/availableservices/reserve

Your librarian has created a raft of information for your course and you may find this helpful too
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/computing-and-info

If you have any specific titles in mind for the University to consider purchasing please use our Recommend a Resource page
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/contact/recommend-a-resource

or if you have a particular digital resource in mind please use the eBooks on demand facility
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/news/ebooks-on-demand

Printing in colour

When printing in colour I'm sure all students are unaware they have to go to printing properties in order for the print out to print in colour even though you can tap your ID on the colour printer and it prints

Thank you for your suggestion I think this is something that students get told and probably forget when they actually need the information. Your comment is a timely reminder for "refresher" information.

In the Library handbook there is some information on printing and it has the web links to the full details on LRWeb in the Just a Monute video on this page:

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

If you need to print in colour, select the colour option through print properties in the print dialogue box, then use the colour multifunction machine. 

Appointment with Acadmic Liaison Librarian for my course

How or where do i find information to book a appointment with  the new librarian for my course?

Many thanks for your enquiry. A lot of first stop information is on Learning Resources website

Lrweb.beds.ac.uk

If you click Study Hub @ Library tab on the red ribbon on the home page. Then click on What is the Study Hub. Then click on Study Hub teams, then click on Academic Liaison Librarians,  all links in the left pane. In the paragraph headed “What do we do” there is a link word highlighted in red “subject” click on this. This will bring up a table click the name next to Applied Social Studies and you will get to the librarian’s page. The web address for the librarian’s page is below. Bookmark it so you don’t have to remember all the clicks next time you want to contact him

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/studyhub/what-is-study-hub/study-hub-teams/academicliaison/Keith_Daniels

In addition to this your librarian has created a wealth of information for your course

If you click on Library Guides tab on the red ribbon on the home page of LRWeb. Then click on Subject Guides in the left pane you will find a wealth of information in Applied Social Studies

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/applied-soc-studies

This will give you guidance while you set up your appointment.

Books Unlocked - Bedford, Reading for Pleasure

Reading for Pleasure books: Such a good idea, makes me want to come into the library more often

Many thanks for this positive feedback. May I draw your attention to LR's fiction blog
http://bedstimereading.blogspot.co.uk/

We welcome reviews from anyone in the University community please send the details of your book and your review to libraryideas@beds.ac.uk

May I also point out our calendar of planned promotions
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/whoweare/refreshers-week

Accessing eBooks

I have requested the following EBook: 
Working with children and teenagers using solution focused approaches: enabling children to overcome challenges and achieve their potential
I am unable to log in to VLebook as it is not accepting University of bedfordshire as the organisation.
Could you confirm what the log in details are please?

I don't understand what you mean by requested. If you paste the details of the ebook into the search bar of DISCOVER (search bars for the library catalogue and DISCOVER are on the front page of LRWeb

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

Authenticate with your University of Bedfordshire ID number and password
Click on the correct item (it should be the first one on the list) 
In the citation click on preview
You will see the full text

If you think UoB should buy the eBook click on the Request Access button and fill out the details in the dialogue box
You must always follow Learning Resources search routes and log on with University of Bedfordshire credentials

Searching for resources

Hi The online library search engine is totally useless. The Lancaster Uni online library is brilliant - perhaps you could take a look at that and seek advice. I cannot understand why I can't search by author. It is anti-literature search as I can't even search by subject. Basically, I have to know what I am looking for, go individually into the online journal and then find the paper I am looking for. How am I supposed to learn more or find more things if the search doesn't help me? Even when I know the paper I am looking for, it still takes me half an hour to find it. The entire system is off-putting and absolutely not study friendly at all. 

Thank you for your email I am sorry that you seem to be experiencing problems searching for resources. Please could you tell me which "Library search engine" you are using? University of Bedfordshire offers two search routes
The library catalogue library.beds.ac.uk
where you can search by: Author. Title, Keyword or Journal Title

so the subject search facility is there in Keyword

and DISCOVER http://0-eds.a.ebscohost.com.brum.beds.ac.uk/eds/search/basic?sid=a78d7b26-7f68-4124-b6b2-d1407d549ee3%40sessionmgr4002&vid=0&hid=4203
where you can search by: author, title and keyword

so again the subject search facility is there in the Keyword option

There is a raft of on-line advice about accessing resources including these pages
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/guides/beyond-discover

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

Your Academic Liaison Librarian has created alot of content around your subject that you may find useful
http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/guides/subjectguides

Or you may wish to contact your Academic Liaison Librarian directly for some help
 http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/studyhub/what-is-study-hub/study-hub-teams/academicliaison/Subjects

Thanks