Tag Archives: e-Resources

New e-Library and ‘My Research’

As previously advertised we are happy to announce that from Monday 1st August, Summon from Serials Solutions, will replace Metalib as our e-Library Resource Discovery search tool. IMPORTANT: Since Summon does not have a ‘My Research’ function, any data saved … Continue reading

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Science Direct – fully working again

We are pleased to report that Science Direct (Elsevier) is once again fully cross-searchable in the e-Library. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Short period of e-Library downtime on Friday 14th May 2010

Please be aware that, due to an essential service pack installation on the Metalib servers, there will be a very brief outage of the e-Library on the afternoon of Friday 14th May. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may … Continue reading

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Shibboleth access to Nexis UK and TRILT – restored

We are very pleased to announce that the login problems related to Nexis UK and TRILT have now been resolved. Both these resources are now accessible off-campus via the network username and password (Shibboleth) route. The temporary username and password … Continue reading

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Titles to be withdrawn from Nexis UK

Lexis Nexis have announced that, with effect from 1st June 2010, News International is withdrawing some of its titles from the Nexis services. The titles impacted are The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun and The News of the World. … Continue reading

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CSM library Subject Guides

For guidance on accessing knowledge in your subject area or other areas of interest, pick up a subject guide from Southampton Row or Charing Cross Road Library.  There is even a guide on finding images and one on the Materials and Product Collection, making … Continue reading

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Shibboleth log-in possible off-campus

We are pleased to report that the current problem with the UAL Shibboleth log-in does not affect off-campus log-ins. Our IdP consultants are working on the on-campus problem and we will provide further updates, as necessary.

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Shibboleth log-in problem

There is currently a problem with the UAL Shibboleth IdP box, preventing any logins using network username and passwords. This is being looked at as a matter of urgency. We will provide further updates, as necessary.

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a-n Student Subscription Offer

Free subscription for students a-n are currently offering a free online subscription designed to help graduating students through the final stage of their degree and launch into professional life. This will enable students to access all of the online resources … Continue reading

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