Past Exam Papers

You can access exam papers via the Library Catalogue here

Please note that the username and password for off-campus access to the Exam Papers is different to those that you use to access library databases, ejournals and your MyLibrary account. You can find the username and password for off-campus access to exam papers here by entering your DIT student number and Library PIN.

See our Exam Papers Guide for more info

If you are having issues with access ask a member of staff or contact us at 01 402 3068 or email us via our 'Ask-a-Librarian' service.

We're open Saturday 2nd January 2016

Need somewhere to study before you're Exams?

The Library will be open as follows:

Saturday 2nd January - 10am-5pm
Sunday - CLOSED
Monday 4th January - 9am-9pm
(normal hours resume)

Good Luck in your Exams!

2015 Christmas Opening @ Aungier Street

Happy Christmas

Past Exam Papers

You can access exam papers via the Library Catalogue here

Please note that the username and password for off-campus access to the Exam Papers is different to those that you use to access library databases, ejournals and your MyLibrary account. You can find the username and password for off-campus access to exam papers here by entering your DIT student number and Library PIN.

See our Exam Papers Guide for more info

If you are having issues with access email us via our 'Ask-a-Librarian' service.

2015 Christmas Opening @ Aungier Street

Free to View: Routledge Business Major Works

Attention Business, Management and Accounting staff and students.

Routledge Major Works Collection have gathered together influential work on particular concepts, subjects and individuals.

They have selected some key introductions from a range of major works in the critical perspectives on Business and Management series and made them FREE for you to view online.

Trying to Access Past Exam Papers?

You can access exam papers via the Library Catalogue here

Please note that the username and password for off-campus access to the Exam Papers is different to those that you use to access library databases, ejournals and your MyLibrary account. You can find the username and password for off-campus access to exam papers here by entering your DIT student number and Library PIN.

See our Exam Papers Guide for more info

If you are having issues with access ask a member of staff or contact us at 01 402 3068 or email us via our 'Ask-a-Librarian' service.

2015 Christmas Opening @ Aungier Street

Attention Law Students and Staff

Justis have released their latest platform JustisOne.

JustisOne is a legal research database that hosts one of the largest collections of case law and legislation ever assembled. Along with this there are tools to help you navigate, analyse and interpret the law.

Users of the service will receive access to all case law featured on the platform from 2001 onwards.

To learn more about JustisOne click here

To register for a free account click here

Books I need are always out!

Want to get these books - Solution is to RESERVE the books. You can do it, see below.

Study Rooms Bookings Extended

Following student feedback, timeslots for Study Rooms have now been doubled to two hours per group per day.

Demand for study rooms far exceeds supply so please respect this policy on behalf your fellow students.

You can continue to book using the booking sheets at the library desk or email ast.library@dit.ie or phone 01-402-3068

Cash For College to be won: the Student Hub from The Irish Times

"Student subscribers will be eligible to enter the Cash For College competition offering the opportunity to win €250 every weekday until the end of term." This is among one of the many benefits of registering on the recently launched Irish Times' Student Hub. As students, the biggest bonus is that "Upon registration, students will qualify, free of charge, for a full Irish Times digital subscription." What are you waiting for? Click here for more information!

Attention Postgraduates - Need somewhere quiet to work?

Do you know there is a dedicated Postgraduate Room in the Library?

This room is available to all postgraduate students and has 12 PCs that operate on a first come first served basis. 

The room is located at the back of the library on the ground floor and requires a door code for access. You can ask at the library desk to get the code. 

The postgraduate room is a silent study area. 

Training Room Available as Overflow Computer Area

Due to heavy demand for computers in the library, the library's Training Room will be opened up as an overflow computer area whenever it is not in use for training sessions and classes. A sign outside the Training Room door will indicate at which times the room is free each day.

The Training Room will be designated as a Silent Study Area when it's in use as an overflow computer area.

China and the One-Child-Policy

It was announced last week that China would make changes to its Family Planning Policy
moving from a one-child policy to a two-child policy.

Upon hearing this an old Freakanomics radio podcast, Misadventures in Baby-making, from 2011 came to mind. It touches on the interesting story of an economist, Geert Jan Olsder, who may have potentially and accidentally influenced China's one child policy. You can read more about Olsder and there's a link to the podcast here: http://freakonomics.com/2011/11/04/the-academic-origins-of-chinas-one-child-policy/

If you are interested in reading more academic research about China's one-child policy our online library databases such as Nexis UK provide access to international newspaper articles and our business databases provide access to academic research on the topic from a range of different perspectives both economic and social.

http://www.dit.ie/library/subjects/businessandeconomics/

Happy 200th Birthday George Boole

Today's Google Doodle is a tribute to mathematician George Boole. According to Google:

'In 1849, Boole was appointed as the first Professor of Mathematics at University College Cork , where he pioneered developments in logic and mathematics. His beautiful binary “Boolean” system was detailed in An Investigation of the Laws of Thought in 1854, which inevitably enabled revolutionary thinking in not just logic and math, but also engineering and computer science.

As one of the most important scientists to have ever worked in Ireland, Boole effectively laid the foundations of the entire Information Age while working from UCC.'

What has this do with Aungier St. library you might say?

Well, any of you who have engaged in a database session with our librarians will have heard us mention Boolean operators. While the use of boolean operators is not obvious when you use a search engine like Google, they remain central to building your search strategy within an academic database. 

DIT Library subscribes to over 80 subject databases.  Depending on your discipline there is a subject database that is relevant to your research. Here in Aungier St. our experienced librarians are happy to help you if you have any questions about using your subject databases or those famous boolean operators. We provide both on-campus support in the library and off-campus support through our Ask-a-Librarian service. 

Attention Endnote/Office 2016 users

Currently EndNote is not supported by Microsoft 2016, so do not install Office 2016 if you intend on using EndNote.

EndNote has informed us that:

"Currently, no version of EndNote is compatible to be used with Word 2016. This is primarily because EndNote was developed much before the release of Word 2016. Our Development team is working towards developing a patch update to address this issue. We haven’t got a formal confirmation from our developers’ team about the release date of this patch file."

EndNote have provided a workaround option (linked below) but please be advised that library staff cannot assist you further if you decide to proceed with Office 2016 and EndNote. If you have any queries about these options you must contact EndNote technical support directly. 

EndNote Support Links:

As a workaround; for EndNote Online you can use Format Paper to format your references. For more information, please refer to this link:http://www.myendnoteweb.com/help/en_us/ENW/hs_formatpaper.htm

Halloween Opening Hours

Fashion Buying and Trend Forecasting

Students on the Postgraduate Diploma in Fashion Buying and Management may get some tips from British Vogue's acclaimed documentary series Future of Fashion.

The series provides an insight into the many varied roles available within the fashion industry. Episode 4, which you can watch below, focuses on fashion buying and trend forecasting with Alexa Chung presenting.

Social Networking for Academics and Researchers

Many academic staff and researchers use specialised social networking tools such as ResearchGate and Academia.edu to network with other researchers with similar interests, but what are the pros and cons of signing up for these sites?

This page describes what ResearchGate and Academia.edu do, outlines some drawbacks of these sites and provides links to further information about them.

Computers - DIT Aungier St. Library

Aungier St. library has 125 open access PCs for student's use: 90 are on the lower floor and another 35 on the upper floor. Check availability on both floors. If need be, check PCs in the computer labs (available on each floor of the college), they are also available for students' use.

Printing and photocopying facilities also available on every floor around Aungier St. Campus.

Access Videos and Case-Studies by Leading Business Academics & Practitioners

The library has organised free access until 31^st December 2015 to The Business and Management Collection – a collection of videos and case-studies by leading academics and practitioners from the business world. The videos and case studies are freely available to integrate into teaching, or for use directly by students.

Topics include Digital Marketing, Change Management, Leadership Challenges of Wicked Problems, Organizational Behaviour, Quantitative Financial Risk Management, Global Business, Economics and much more.

There is automatic access to the full collection while on-campus. 

Off-campus access requires a login. Please contact the library for the login details.

The trial is available from the library’s Business Subject Gateway (see link at the top of the page) and from the Aungier Street Library Website (under Research and Support).

Public Talk for Entrepreneurs

A talk will take place in the Public Central Library on 21st September @ 1pm entitled "Idea to Invention? What do you need to know to cash in on your inspiration." 

Learn entrepreneurial tips from the inventor of the rear car seat mirror with author and inventor Patricia Nolan Brown.

    

Booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.


For further details please contact the Business Information Centre

Business Information Centre                       Ionad Eolais Gnó
Central Public Library                                 An Lárleabharlann
Ilac Shopping Centre                                   Lárionad Ilac   
Henry Street                                                Sráid Anraoi
Dublin 1                                                      Baile Átha Cliath 1
Tel: 01 8733996 /8734333                          Fax: 01 8721451
Email: businesslibrary@dublincity.ie         Website:www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie

Aungier Street Library - Opening Hours

Term Time Opening hours.

Date for your diary- Research Workshop

What: Developing your Research - a workshop for academic staff

Where: Gleeson Hall, DIT Kevin St

When: September 11th 2015

Time: 09:00 - 13:00

> Are you interested in developing your research profile?
> Do you want to get involved in new research initiatives?
> Would you like to know more about resources for researchers?

Join us for this half-day workshop in DIT Kevin St

> Learn how to enhance the impact of your journal articles
> Find out about Research Professional and the RIS
> Meet fellow researchers and discuss your research interests
> Get advice on funding, writing proposals, commercialisation and more!

Registration: http://reis-september-research-workshop.eventbrite.ie
More info: research@dit.ie

This workshop is offered by Research Enterprise & Innovation Services

Passport Error Message

Passport is currently presenting an error message if accessed from the A-Z Database page. We are currently working to fix this.

In the meantime, if you access Passport via the Business Subject Gateway you should be able to gain full access. 

If you experience any problems please contact us

Need Help with Referencing?

Are you working on your dissertation? Are you finding it difficult to manage your references and to cite them properly?

Try registering yourself for an Endnote Basic account (it's free!) and download the plug-in for Word to help you to manage and format your references in the correct style (that's APA 6th in the College of Business).

Our guide to Endnote Basic will help you to get started with setting up your account, entering your references into Endnote Basic and pulling those references into your Word document.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Access Past Exam Papers

We've recently received the summer 2015 exam papers and are working on uploading them to the exam papers section of the library website. Most of the papers are up online now, but if you don't see the one you want please send us a message through Ask a Librarian or call the library at 01-402-3068. See our Exam Papers guide for information on how to access past exam papers.


Please note that the username and password for off-campus access to the Exam Papers is different to those that you use to access library databases and e-journals. You can find the username and password for off-campus access to exam papers here by entering your student or DIT staff number and library PIN.

Alternatively, call the library at 01-402-3068 or send us a message through Ask a Librarian and we'll help you to log in.

Summer Services at Aungier Street Library

Wondering about library access for the summer?

Aungier Street Library is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday throughout the summer months. We've also 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 14^th September. 

The services include:

• Book Postal Scheme: Use the library catalogue to identify what books you need and we will post them to you. For further information or to send us a list of the books you need, email us at ast.library@dit.ie
• Book Return Bin: This is located just outside of the library door. The Aungier Street building is open from 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday - Friday over the summer. If it suits, simply drop in your books in the “Blue Bin” and we will look after things from there. Alternatively, you can post your books back to us at The Library, Dublin Institute of Technology, Aungier Street, Dublin 2.
• Ask a Librarian Service: Need help with sourcing information for your dissertation? Want to know how to use a particular database or e-journal? Email us at ast.library@dit.ie 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 at ast.library@dit.ie or 01-402 3068.
• ALCID Cards and Letters of Introduction: If you are a Masters, PhD student or staff member, 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 us at ast.library@dit.ie
• 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.

Post Grad Students - Dissertation time! Do you need help to manage your referencing and citations

Endnote Basic is a web-based tool that helps you to organise your references and to format your citations and references list.

Aungier Street library is offering another introductory Endnote Basic training session on Monday 15th June at 11:00am.

The session will cover the following:

*Setting up an Endnote Basic account.
*Manually adding references to your Endnote account.
*Importing references from a database into Endnote.
*Inserting, editing and deleting references into/from a Word document.
*Formatting citations and bibliographies in Word.

To book your place, Please send us a message via Ask a Librarian (make sure to choose "Aungier Street) or Direct Message us @DitAungierLib giving us your name and student number.

If you can't make it to this session, check out our guide to Endnote which should help you to get started with Endnote .

Referencing help - Endnote Class 3rd June

Working on your dissertation? Endnote Basic is a web-based tool that helps to organise your references and to format your citations and references list.

 Aungier Street library is offering another introductory Endnote Basic class next week to help you on your way.

The sessions will be held at 3pm on Wednesday 3rd June. It will cover the following:

• Setting up an Endnote Basic account.
• Manually adding references to your Endnote Basic account.
• Importing references from a database into Endnote Basic.
• Inserting, editing and deleting references into/from a Word document.
• Formatting citations and bibliographies in Word.

Sessions are open to all. Please send us a message via Ask a Librarian (make sure to choose "Aungier Street) or Direct Message us @DitAungierLib telling us your name, student number and which session you'd like to register for.

If you can't make the session, check out our guide to Endnote Basic which should help you to get started with Endnote .

June Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Summer Opening Hours

Aungier Street Library will be open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm throughout the summer.

Endnote classes 26th May & 3rd June

Looking for a way to manage your references for your dissertation? Aungier Street library is offering introductory Endnote Basic classes in the next couple of weeks to help you on your way.

Sessions will be held on at 11am on Tuesday 26th May and at 3pm on Wednesday 3rd June. Both sessions will cover the same topics:

• Setting up an Endnote Basic account.
• Manually adding references to your Endnote Basic account.
• Importing references from a database into Endnote Basic.
• Inserting, editing and deleting references into/from a Word document.
• Formatting citations and bibliographies in Word.

Sessions are open to all. Please send us a message via Ask a Librarian (make sure to choose "Aungier Street) or Direct Message us @DitAungierLib telling us your name, student number and which session you'd like to register for.

The sessions will be held in the library's Training Room.

Off-Campus Access to Exam Papers

Past exam papers can be accessed from the library website. See our Exam Papers guide for information on how to do this.

If you're accessing the exam papers from off-campus you'll be prompted to log in.

Please note that the username and password for off-campus access to the Exam Papers is different to those that you use to access library databases and e-journals. You can find the username and password for off-campus access to exam papers here by entering your student or DIT staff number and library PIN.

Alternatively, call the library at 01-402-3068 or send us a message through Ask a Librarian and we'll help you to log in.

May Bank Holiday @ Aungier St.

Earlier Opening for Exams @ Aungier St.

Planning Ahead -Summer Services in Aungier Street Library

Are you planning out your work for the summer? 

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 14^th 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, email us at ast.library@dit.ie
• 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? Email us at ast.library@dit.ie 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 at ast.library@dit.ie or 01-402 3068.
• ALCID Cards and Letters of Introduction: If you are a Masters, PhD student or staff member, 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 us at ast.library@dit.ie
• 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.