Just a reminder re. our Christmas / New Year Opening Hours:
Happy Christmas everyone.
Information and library resources support for science students at Technological University Dublin, City Campus, Kevin St.
Monday 22 December 2014
Wednesday 17 December 2014
12 Apps of Christmas: open as a free resource
The 12 Apps of Christmas site is now open as a free resource and is covered by the Creative Commons Licence CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. Some great ideas and suggestions for managing learning, research, information and teaching resources via a selection of apps.
Thursday 11 December 2014
Datapac: new print driver for mobile devices now available
Attention students who print from laptops, tablets or smartphones. The Datapac print driver has been replaced this week so students who wish to print from mobile devices need to download/install the new driver from www.ditprint.ie.
This is especially important for those wishing to print their exam numbers next week from their mobile devices.
Please note you need to install the new Datapac print driver even if you had the older version working on your device.
E-mail: helpdesk@ditprint.ie
Phone: 087 6243514
Thursday 4 December 2014
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
Extended Library opening hours after Christmas:
DIT Library Kevin St will be open on Friday 02 January and Saturday 03 January 2015 from 10am - 5pm to facilitate students studying for exams. Usual semester hours will resume on Monday 05 January.
See below for the full opening hours listing:
See below for the full opening hours listing:
Friday 28 November 2014
Past exam papers for Science : find them fast
Need past exams papers before 15th December? Try this quick start guide:
Please note DIT Library scans and indexes every exam paper received from the DIT Kevin St Examinations office. If your exam paper is not on the list please contact the exams office or your module co-ordinator.
To print or copy past exam papers see the Datapac print service.
- Start at the DIT Library website. In the E-Resources section click on Exam Papers.
- Select the purple Exam Papers link
- Choose the College of Sciences and Health from the list
- Click on the year(s) you require
- Select your course code e.g. DT204 and then your module code. Save/open the pdf files.
Please note DIT Library scans and indexes every exam paper received from the DIT Kevin St Examinations office. If your exam paper is not on the list please contact the exams office or your module co-ordinator.
To print or copy past exam papers see the Datapac print service.
Wednesday 19 November 2014
Guide to C Programming (Paul Kelly): extra copies available
Extra copies of Paul Kelly's A Guide to C Programming (4th edition) are available from today at shelf number 005.133C in Book Stack 1. You can also link to the textbook's Companion Website with FAQs and free programming downloads.
Monday 17 November 2014
Web of Science access
There has been intermittant access / reduced availability to the Web of Science database since last Friday. The issue has been logged with Thomson Reuters and hopefully there will be a speedy resolution to the access issues. We'll keep you updated and apologies for any inconvenience.
(Please note to access the WoS database off-campus you will be asked for your DIT student/staff number and password)
Thursday 13 November 2014
Wednesday 12 November 2014
eResources for School of Language students
Need help finding a language e-magazine or newspaper database for an assignment? Try the new Languages Subject Guide which aims to help undergraduate students get started with the Library eResources. This includes a help-sheet and e-tutorial for the Nexis UK database as well as a full listing of other resources and guides from first year to final year.
If you need assistance with finding e-newspapers or magazines for your subject please contact us at kst.library@dit.ie
If you need assistance with finding e-newspapers or magazines for your subject please contact us at kst.library@dit.ie
Tuesday 11 November 2014
GAMSAT text now available for bioscience students
Thursday 6 November 2014
New laptops for student use
A number of new laptaps have been added to library stock this week. They are for student use on a 3 hour loan basis and are for use in the Library only. The laptops are hdmi cable enabled and may be used with the data-screens in the Library Group Study Rooms. Students should use a memory key to save docs.
Interested? Please ask at the library desk (bring your DIT card)
Interested? Please ask at the library desk (bring your DIT card)
Thursday 30 October 2014
Tuesday 28 October 2014
Off campus access: eResources and more
Did you know that DIT students and staff have an online library account? If you are not on-campus this week you may wish to know how to renew your books online, reserve a library book or view your reading history.
You can also use your DIT Library PIN and/or DIT email password to access ebooks, databases and ejournals, (including scholarly articles, standards and conference papers) from a laptop or from home. For more information see Off Campus Access
You can also use your DIT Library PIN and/or DIT email password to access ebooks, databases and ejournals, (including scholarly articles, standards and conference papers) from a laptop or from home. For more information see Off Campus Access
Wednesday 22 October 2014
October holiday weekend opening hours
- Monday - Thursday: 09.00-21.30
- Fridays: 09.00-17.15
- Saturdays: 09.00-16.30
Monday 20 October 2014
Thursday 16 October 2014
Manual of Dietetic Practice (5th ed) update
New for nutrition students: copies of the Manual of Dietetic Practice textbook (5th edition by Joan Gandy) are now available in the Short Loan and Lending sections of the Library. The shelf number is 615.854.
Click here for more details. An eBook version is also available.
Click here for more details. An eBook version is also available.
Tuesday 14 October 2014
Engineering eResources for projects
Doing a final year project and find need quality information
for a lit review? Use the following subject specific eResources to get
started :
In a hurry? Try some of these quick-start library guides:
Wednesday 8 October 2014
Datapac on site helpdesk hours
Have a printing, copying or scanning query?
From this week on a member of the Datapac help-desk team will be on site in Kevin St Library from 12.15 - 13.15pm, Monday to Friday to answer your printing questions and queries. Or contact Datapac outside of these hours at helpdesk@ditprint.ie.
From this week on a member of the Datapac help-desk team will be on site in Kevin St Library from 12.15 - 13.15pm, Monday to Friday to answer your printing questions and queries. Or contact Datapac outside of these hours at helpdesk@ditprint.ie.
Monday 6 October 2014
Scanning query? Try the Scan to Email option with Datapac Printing
There have been lots of queries about scanning at the Library Desk recently. The quickest and easiest way is to use the Datapac Printing service to scan a document or image to your DIT email account and then save or download as required. See the tutorial video below to get started. For more info on Datapac see Ditprint.ie.
How to Scan
How to Scan
- Touch Email on the Datapac screen
- Enter your Student number, you can do this by typing it on the printer keypad or Touch Screen
- Enter your 4 digit PIN on the keypad or Touch Screen
- Touch “more options” tab at the end of the screen
- Scroll down until you find “Job Build”
- Change the job build option from off to on.
- When you are finished scanning please log off the printer using the yellow button on the keypad.
Thursday 2 October 2014
New science eBooks available from today
Click on the image above to access the eBook. Or browse MyiLibrary for the full textbook collection. You will need your Library Pin if accessing an e-text off campus. Any queries contact us.
Wednesday 1 October 2014
Manual of Dietetic Practice : 5th edition: 2014
The newly published edition of the Manual of Dietetic Practice (5th edition, 2014) by Joan Gandy is now available as an eBook. Click on the book title link above to access. You will need a Library PIN if accessing the textbook outside the DIT network.
Hardcopies of the title are also on order and should arrive in to both the Short Loan and Lending collections shortly.
Hardcopies of the title are also on order and should arrive in to both the Short Loan and Lending collections shortly.
Library FAQs: Top ten questions and answers
Here are the ten most common inquiries at the Kevin St library information desk for September 2014 (not in any particular order) with the quick-link answers. Hope they help.
- How long is a textbook loan?
- How do I extend / renew my book loan?
- How do I use the Printing & Copying service?
- How do I get Off Campus Access to eResources?
- Where are the Exam Papers?
- What are your Opening Hours?
- Do you have any eBooks?
- How do I find these Journals?
- Where can I find info on my topic for a project?
- How do I find dissertation lists?
Tuesday 30 September 2014
FAO DT223 dietetics students: McCance & Widdowson Composition of Foods 2014 now available
After many publication delays over the past year, copies of the new edition of McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods (7th Summary edition, IFR, 2014) are finally available for use from the Short Loan Collection at the Library info desk. More copies are on the way for the Lending Collection.
Monday 29 September 2014
Finding information for science assignments
Need some reliable and relevant information for a first year assignment or a final year lit review? Use the Kevin St Library Science Subject Guides to get started:
In a hurry? Try some of these quick-start library guides:
If you have a specific query just ask us : kst.library@dit.ie or @KevinStLibrary
Friday 26 September 2014
Discover Research Night Dublin
50 science-themed events take place in central Dublin this evening as part of Discover Research night. The free annual Europe wide event aims to open up the work of scientists and researchers in the capital.
Events taking place around the city centre will include 3D visualisations of the brain, a chance to tour lab facilities and an opportunity to help astrophysicists rank solar eruptions seen in the sun. There are also research debates and /workshops. So if Culture Night wasn't your thing last Friday, give Research Night a go!
For a full program of events, starting at 4pm, see Discover Research Dublin or @ResearchDublin
Events taking place around the city centre will include 3D visualisations of the brain, a chance to tour lab facilities and an opportunity to help astrophysicists rank solar eruptions seen in the sun. There are also research debates and /workshops. So if Culture Night wasn't your thing last Friday, give Research Night a go!
For a full program of events, starting at 4pm, see Discover Research Dublin or @ResearchDublin
Tuesday 23 September 2014
Find it faster
Need to find an e-dissertation, a program doc or an exam paper in a hurry? One quick search by course code will now bring you to the lists for your course:.
Need help? Contact us at 01-402-4894 or @KevinStLibrary
- Start at the DIT Library Catalogue
- Select Title Search from the drop down menu
- Input your course code e.g. DT299
- Click on the required information links
Need help? Contact us at 01-402-4894 or @KevinStLibrary
Monday 22 September 2014
Finding exam papers: quick start guide
It's never too early to start downloading exam papers as we've discovered this week at the library desk. As there have been so many inquiries here's a quick guide to getting started:
- Start at the Library Website. Under the E-Resources heading select the 'Exam Papers' link.
- Choose College of Sciences and Health or College of Engineering (Kevin St) and then 2014 etc
- Click on your course code e.g DT299. Select your module code and download the pdfs as required
To print exam papers see ditprint.ie for more info.
NB.The Library scans and uploads every paper received from the Kevin St Exams Office. If a paper is missing please contact your module coordinator.
Wednesday 17 September 2014
Printing and copying: Datapac queries
At this time of the year the most common inquiry at the Library information desk is
how and where can students print and copy. All the information you need
re. locations, top-ups, video guides and pricing is available at ditprint.ie. A useful list of How to guides and FAQs is also available.
A DATAPAC technician will be in Kevin St Library at lunchtime this week to assist students.
Any problems with your account contact DATAPAC at helpdesk@ditprint.ie or at 087-6243514Monday 15 September 2014
Need help getting started with printing and copying?
FAO: All new students. A DATAPAC technician will be in Kevin St Library from midday to 1pm every day this week to assist students starting Monday 15th September.
If you can't make it in person you can sort any problems with your account by contacting DATAPAC at helpdesk@ditprint.ie or at 087-6243514.
If you can't make it in person you can sort any problems with your account by contacting DATAPAC at helpdesk@ditprint.ie or at 087-6243514.
Semester Opening Hours begin today
From today (Monday 15th September) Kevin St Library's opening hours are as follows:
- Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9.30pm
- Fridays: 9am - 5.15pm
- Saturdays: 9am - 4.30pm.
Thursday 11 September 2014
Tuesday 9 September 2014
Welcome to new Kevin St Students
A warm welcome to all the new students in DIT Kevin St for orientation this week. Looking forward to meeting you during the new semester as you settle in..
Stay up-to-date with DIT Library Kevin St opening hours and new resources using the following links:
Have a specific query? Give us a call at 01-402-4894, email us or talk to us at the library information desk..
As your course gets underway check out our Subject Guides for help with accessing and using assignment resources. Subject resources are listed for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
Stay up-to-date with DIT Library Kevin St opening hours and new resources using the following links:
Have a specific query? Give us a call at 01-402-4894, email us or talk to us at the library information desk..
As your course gets underway check out our Subject Guides for help with accessing and using assignment resources. Subject resources are listed for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
Wednesday 20 August 2014
Tuesday 19 August 2014
Opening hours clarification
There has been a bit of confusion about the library opening hours during August. Just to clarify that until 15th September the current opening times for Kevin St Library are:
- Monday - Friday: 9am - 5.15pm
- Saturdays: Closed
- Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9.30pm
- Fridays: 9am - 5.15.pm
- Saturdays: 9am - 4.30pm
Monday 18 August 2014
Datapac top-up kiosk working again
The Datapac top-up kiosk problem is now sorted and is available again for use in the library. Apologies for any inconvenience to students studying for supplemental exams over the past two weeks. Students can still check their Datapac account balances, view 'how-to' videos and top-up online at http://ditprint.ie.
SCONUL Access: card application update
Need to renew an existing SCONUL Access card or apply for a new one?
From
now on, eligible DIT users (staff and research postgraduates) should
apply online for membership. An e-mail confirmation will be issued after the online application has been processed.
For more information and a list of participating Irish and UK institutions see http://www.dit.ie/library/a-z/sconul-access/.
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