Thursday 29 May 2014

Summer Services at Aungier Street Library: Bringing the Library to You



Aungier Street Library will open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday throughout the summer months.
We have put together a package of Summer Services aimed at bringing the library straight to you. These services will continue until term-time opening hours resume on 15th September. The services include:
  • Book Postal Scheme: Use the library catalogue to identify what books you need and we will send them to your home address. For further information or to send us a list of the books you need, contact the Ask a Librarian service.
  • Book Return Bin: This is located just outside of the library door. The Aungier Street building is open from 8.00am to 9.00pm until mid-June and then 8.00am to 6.00pm over the summer. If it suits, simply drop in your books in the “Blue Bin” and we will look after things from there.
  • Ask a Librarian Service: Need help with sourcing information for your dissertation? Want to know how to use a particular database or e-journal? Contact our Ask a Librarian service. Queries can often be answered straight away but you are guaranteed an answer by the next working day. Our aim is to assist you in any way we can.
  • Hard-copy Journal Articles: If the article you need is not available online but is in our hardcopy collection – we will make every effort to get it for you. 
  • The Online Library: DIT Library Services subscribes to a wide range of electronic journals, e-books and academic databases which can be accessed off-campus. Our Off-Campus Access guide explains the authentication methods used to access these resources. Some resources require you to use your Library PIN to authenticate. If you need assistance in getting set up or in using any of our electronic resources please contact us via the Ask a Librarian service or by ringing us at 01-402 3068.
  • ALCID Cards and Letters of Introduction: If you are a Masters or PhD student we can provide you with an ALCID card. This will enable you to use any or all of the university libraries in Dublin and nationwide for study and reference purposes. You can download the ALCID application form and bring or post the completed form to us to receive your ALCID card. We can also provide all students with letters of introduction to colleges across Ireland and the UK – particularly during the summer. To request a letter of introduction contact the library at 01-402 3068 or email via Ask a Librarian.

  • SCONUL Access Scheme: DIT Staff and Research postgrads (i.e., MPhil and PhD students) can also avail of the SCONUL Access Scheme. This allows you to visit, study in, research and BORROW from 180 participating member libraries throughout Ireland and the UK. All Irish University libraries are members of the scheme, with the exception of Trinity College Dublin. Further details of the scheme are available on the SCONUL Access website, or ring the Library at 01-402 3068.

Wednesday 28 May 2014

June Bank Holiday @ Aungier St


Wednesday 21 May 2014

Summer Opening @ Aungier St


Friday 9 May 2014

Library Preps for September 2014


Library Preps for September 2014!

Are there any new books that you want to be available in the library for September or do you simply want us to buy more copies of titles that are already available but not enough for your programmes? Please email us details of such books: aungier.orders[AT]dit.ie - alternatively click here and make sure you choose Aungier Street.

Helpful Information include: Author, Title, Publisher, Year of publication, Edition, number of students expected to benefit from using book and desired number of copies.

Tuesday 6 May 2014

Online Renewals Problem Fixed

The technical problem preventing undergraduate students from renewing Aungier St books online has been fixed.
Log in to MyLibrary to renew your books online, and to request books that are out on loan to other library users.
If you've any questions about your account, email us at ast.library@dit.ie or call us at 01-402-3068.

Friday 2 May 2014

Problems with Undergraduate Students Renewing Aungier St Books Online

We're currently experiencing technical problems with our library management system. This is causing a number of problems, including preventing undergraduate students from being able to renew Aungier St. books online. Postgraduates and staff are unaffected by the problem, as are books from the other DIT library sites.

Please call Aungier St library at 01-402 3068 if you need to renew your books. We're open tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am - 5pm, and re-open after the Bank Holiday at 9am on Tuesday morning.

Off-campus access to EBSCO databases restored

EBSCO have reported that the problems with off-campus access to Business Source Complete and all of its other databases have been resolved.

Please let us know if you experience any problems with off-campus access.

Thursday 1 May 2014

May Day @ Aungier St.