The libraries will be open from 9am-9pm- Please note they be staffed by security only. So if you have any questions hold fire and please contact us on Tuesday.
http://www.uel.ac.uk/lls/about/openinghours/
Friday, 23 August 2013
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
SCOPUS trial access.....
Hi,
We have access to the SCOPUS database for a trial access period of one month. The access stops on the 13th September.
For more information please see our Resource of the month: http://www.uel.ac.uk/lls/newsite/rotm/
Please try the database and let me know if you have any feedback regarding the database. There will also be a demonstration session from a SCOPUS sales representative will be held in the Docklands library, ECDL testing lab at 10am friday 23rd August. Please let me know if you can attend.
We have access to the SCOPUS database for a trial access period of one month. The access stops on the 13th September.
For more information please see our Resource of the month: http://www.uel.ac.uk/lls/newsite/rotm/
Please try the database and let me know if you have any feedback regarding the database. There will also be a demonstration session from a SCOPUS sales representative will be held in the Docklands library, ECDL testing lab at 10am friday 23rd August. Please let me know if you can attend.
Digimap App
Hi,
For all of you that like Apps on your phones, tablets and other mobile devices..... Digimap have released a great new App. You can get the App and use it for field trips/work, it is very easy to download and start using straight away. The App is called: Fieldtrip GB search for it in your App Store and download it free of charge.
For more information: http://fieldtripgb.blogs.edina.ac.uk/
Happy mapping!
Monday, 29 April 2013
About to start revising?
Here are some places to find help and advise on revison techniques and useful tools to help you manage your time and stress levels effectively.
Online study skills advice:
The Open University has a very good site with online resources helping you to organise your study and
exam period
Learning Higher has some useful tools for time management. Always find that you run out of time.... find out where your time goes using this time management plan.
There are also some great apps which will help you keep on track while you are revising.
Time management
Remember the Milk lets you organise and prioritise lists, revision sessions, reminders and tasks
Manage your time and create a revision timetable using Get revising
Exam Countdown - Richard Knights, iPhone/iPad
Counting down the days, hours and minutes until the next exam Being able to visualise the order of exams may help you prioritise revision sessions for each subject and effectively prepare for exams.
Mind Maps
Create your own mind map iMindMap -
One for visual thinkers and learners, iMindMap is a brilliant mind mapping application that turns an iPad or iPhone into a personal brainstorming and thought-structuring device. This can also be very useful when you are revising certain topics.
Looking for help with academic writing:
Then UEL also has a very useful site called Write it right which will help you make sure that you are writing answers in an academic tone.
Online study skills advice:
The Open University has a very good site with online resources helping you to organise your study and
exam period
Learning Higher has some useful tools for time management. Always find that you run out of time.... find out where your time goes using this time management plan.
There are also some great apps which will help you keep on track while you are revising.
Time management
Remember the Milk lets you organise and prioritise lists, revision sessions, reminders and tasks
Manage your time and create a revision timetable using Get revising
Exam Countdown - Richard Knights, iPhone/iPad
Counting down the days, hours and minutes until the next exam Being able to visualise the order of exams may help you prioritise revision sessions for each subject and effectively prepare for exams.
Mind Maps
Create your own mind map iMindMap -
One for visual thinkers and learners, iMindMap is a brilliant mind mapping application that turns an iPad or iPhone into a personal brainstorming and thought-structuring device. This can also be very useful when you are revising certain topics.
Looking for help with academic writing:
Then UEL also has a very useful site called Write it right which will help you make sure that you are writing answers in an academic tone.
Friday, 5 April 2013
EDUROAM wireless internet access at other universities.... now gone global!
Eduroam seems to have massively expanded and is now not just operating in the UK. It looks to have gone global: https://www.eduroam.org/index.php?p=where
The google map makes it very easy to see participating institutions not just in the UK but also now further afield.
Happy Eduroaming!
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
ECO build 2013.....
With sustaintable engineering and green building so high on the agenda and the Ecobuild expo just down the road in the Excel centre... you would be mad to not to register for FREE entry: http://www.ecobuild.co.uk/register.html
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Research at Google
Do you want to know more about research opportunities at Google? http://research.google.com/university/ This link will tell you more about the work that is happening and ways that you could possibly get involved.
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