Introducing: Database Search

Megan Williams [mew37] Help & advice, Information Skills, Learning, Research Leave a comment

We are pleased to announce the release of our new Database Search functionality on Primo – the library catalogue, which has replaced the A-Z of Electronic Resources page.

Our new Database Search page is fully integrated within our main library search tool and can be found at the top of Primo, so no need to remember any separate URLs.

The new Database Search is divided up into different subjects so you can browse resources applicable to your course. Alternatively, you can search by key terms and draw results from the whole of the collection.

Each resource comes with a brief description so you can explore how each one might benefit your studies.

Find the new search feature here.

Reading List Update for Teaching Staff

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Create links to your reading lists in your Blackboard modules

In a Blackboard Ultra module there is no automatically-created link to the Aspire reading list for that module.

To enable you to create these links without delay, empty reading lists have been created in Aspire for new and returning modules requiring a list.

Please link all your 2023-2024 reading lists to your 2023-2024 Blackboard modules as soon as possible:

Step-by-step instructions

You may also choose to add links to sections in your reading lists.

FYI 2022-2023 Aspire reading lists will remain visible in 2022-2023 Blackboard modules and will be archived at the end of August.

 

Update the 2023-2024 edition of your reading list.

When updating your Aspire reading list content for the coming year, be sure to update the 2023-2024 edition of your reading list.

If you add books to 2022-2023 reading lists they will not be purchased.

Advice for adding library resources to a new Aspire list and updating an existing list

 

Contact

Please contact librarians@aber.ac.uk or your subject librarian if

  • there is no reading list in Aspire for your module
  • you would like a reading list appointment with your subject librarian
  • you have any questions

The Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit are running departmental and centrally organised training sessions to prepare staff for Ultra. For further information, see their Ultra webpages.

Introducing: LibKey Nomad

Abigail Crook [abc27] Information Skills, Research Leave a comment

LibKey Nomad is a downloadable browser extension that automatically provides instant links to articles from journals if your library subscribes to them. LibKey Nomad’s one-click access to articles referenced on scholarly websites and search engines will make your research and finding sources faster and easier.

Download LibKey Nomad here

Using LibKey Nomad is simple. Visit the download page and add the extension to your browser of choice. After installation, you will be prompted to select your institution. Simply select Aberystwyth University and LibKey Nomad will then notify you of articles available through the library wherever you may roam online.

LibKey Nomad will also enhance your experience on popular sites like PubMed, Wikipedia, Scopus, Web of Science and more.

Comparison

Here’s an example of a reference list on Wikipedia before LibKey Nomad is installed and after (scroll across to compare):

References on Wikipedia before and after installing the LibKey Nomad browser plugin

You can see that LibKey Nomad adds a link to the article if the library has access to it. Clicking on the link takes you directly to the source.

Find out more about LibKey Nomad in the video below:

If you have any questions or feedback about LibKey Nomad, please email us on librarians@aber.ac.uk. As always, if you need help finding resources for your studies, please get in touch with your Subject Librarian.