Library unified catalogue consultation: by student request, plus Waterstones vouchers available

A new trial unified library catalogue is now available at http://libguides.hull.ac.uk/medicine. Developed on the back of staff and student feedback the ‘Unicat’ allows you to search for books and journals across both university libraries but, we hope, in an improved way from the existing HYENA cross search. The new Unicat provides drop down search options allowing you to search:

• across Hull and York University Libraries
• your preferred site plus only what is available electronically via the other University library
• for the e-holdings only of both University Libraries.

The Unicat also displays the list of your results on a single screen.

The Unicat is still a work in progress and we would very much like user testing and feedback so that the Library technical teams can fine tune. Please send any feedback you have via the form provided at http://libguides.hull.ac.uk/medicine. As a thank you for feedback we will be conducting a draw for two £10 Waterstones vouchers later in the term.

Enjoy!

Library Survey Now Open at York

Photo credit: Ryan McGuire Gratisography 

The University of York is running its 2016 survey. It's an opportunity to provide feedback on York's Library services and resources, and to have your say on what changes you'd like to see there. The survey can be found at https://www.libqual.org/survey/RWSLJA82NUM86X8H4A

 

HYMS students are members of the University of York Library irrespective of what site you're at. So if you're at Hull, you'll still be making use of York's e-resources, and there are plenty of questions about the online provision -- you can always choose "N/A" for anything that's not relevant to you. Plus there's the chance to win a Bose speaker as an incentive to take part. 

 

While we're on the subject of feedback, if you ever have any feedback for the University of Hull Library you can always make use of their feedback form.

 

And remember, if you have any comments or questions for the HYMS Library team, do feel free to get in touch with us at library@hyms.ac.uk.

Extra silent study space at University of Hull Library



If you're finding it hard to find a quiet spot to do that revision there's good news at the Brynmor Jones Library as they've added some extra silent study space during the exam period. Find it on the 2nd floor.

Extra Study Space at University of York Library

We know that you need more spaces in the Library - so this Easter York are creating extra study spaces in the Burton Building, ready for the Summer term.

Your feedback matters to us - and one of the things that we're told most often is that you want more study spaces in the Library. Our survey results show us that both undergraduate and postgraduate students express a need for more silent study space, and we know how important this is, especially around exam time.

Closure of the Reading Room

The Burton Reading Room closed on Monday 14 March, and will remain closed throughout the Easter vacation while work is carried out. During the refurbishment, power points, including power points at some desks will be added.

The Silent Reading Room on the second floor of Burton will remain open throughout, and the Yorkshire Room, on the ground floor of Burton, will be available as a consultation space. If you need to access any items held in the Reading Room, just ask at the Library & IT Help Desk at York, and they'll arrange to fetch them for you.

Reopening of the Reading Room

The Reading Room will reopen at the start of the summer term, with 50 extra study spaces - this will give a total of 139 study spaces in that area - an increase of 56%. The opening hours are also being increased  for the Burton: from the summer term, the building (including the Microform Room on the first floor) will be open 24/7 all year round, in line with the other Library buildings. The Reading Room will remain a silent study zone.

University of York Library Survey



The University of York is running its 2015 survey. It's an opportunity to provide feedback on York's Library services and resources, and to have your say on what changes you'd like to see there. The survey can be found at https://www.york.ac.uk/library/news/2015/survey15/

 

HYMS students are members of the University of York Library irrespective of what site you're at. So if you're at Hull, you'll still be making use of York's e-resources, and there are plenty of questions about the online provision -- you can always choose "N/A" for anything that's not relevant to you. Plus there's the chance to win a Kindle Fire as an incentive to take part. 

 

While we're on the subject of feedback, if you ever have any feedback for the University of Hull Library you can always make use of their feedback form.

 

And remember, if you have any comments or questions for the HYMS Library team, do feel free to get in touch with us at library@hyms.ac.uk.

New books inc. eBooks of Wheater's and 2 new Oxford handbooks

 

We've been ordering new editions and more copies of items following reading list checks* and student feedback. Here's some highlights:

 

Oxford handbook clinical medicine - new edition available as an eBook via York and paper on order at both sites

Oxford handbook of neurology - new edition available as an eBook via Hull and paper on order at both sites

Wheater's Functional histology - new edition available as an eBook via Hull and paper on order both sites

We've also ordered additional copies of:

• Lindsay's Neurology and neurosurgery
• Oxford handbook of obstetrics & gynaecology
• Oxford handbook of paediatrics
• Oxford handbook of psychiatry
• Oxford handbook of the Foundation Programme

at both university sites and these should be on the shelves soon.

As always, if you have any suggestions at any time please send them to library@hyms.ac.uk.



(Where items are requested via reading list checks they will be added to relevant reading lists. Lists and purchase suggestions are shared with NHS Library partners.)

York Library Survey - one week left



Just a reminder that the Morrell Library at the University of York wants your feedback on Library services and resources, so be sure to have your say in what changes you'd like to see in the Library.

You will also have the opportunity to be entered into a prize draw where you could win one of the following:

• A Kindle Fire HD
• £20 City Screen vouchers
• Free swim passes for York Sport Village
• Meal for two at Alcuin Bistro

 

The survey is available at https://www.libqual.org/survey/RWSLJZ82LEM86X8H4A and you will be able to see how responses to the survey will be used at http://www.york.ac.uk/about/departments/support-and-admin/information-directorate/performance/surveys/privacy/

HYMS Library is always interested in your feedback, too, so even when there's no survey going on, please don't hesitate to contact us at library@hyms.ac.uk

Library Survey 2014 at the University of York

The Morrell Library at the University of York wants your feedback.

The survey gives you the opportunity to provide feedback on Library services and resources, and to have your say in what changes you'd like to see in the Library.
You will also have the opportunity to be entered into a prize draw where you could win one of the following:

• A Kindle Fire HD
• £20 City Screen vouchers
• Free swim passes for York Sport Village
• Meal for two at Alcuin Bistro

Your feedback and comments contribute to Library developments and helps the library to maintain its award-winning customer service.
The survey is available at https://www.libqual.org/survey/RWSLJZ82LEM86X8H4A and you will be able to see how responses to the survey will be used at http://www.york.ac.uk/about/departments/support-and-admin/information-directorate/performance/surveys/privacy/

HYMS Library is always interested in your feedback, too, so don't hesitate to contact us at library@hyms.ac.uk

UoY Library survey: Kindle Fires and lots of nice things to be one

The UoY Library needs your help to improve its services: fill in the Library Survey now and you could win one of our fabulous prizes!

Complete the survey at: goo.gl/2W5LS5

The survey gives you the opportunity to provide feedback on UoY Library services and resources, and to have your say in what changes you'd like to see in the Library. You will also have the opportunity to be entered into a prize draw where you could win one of the following:

• A Kindle Fire HD
• One month’s free York Sport Village membership
• City Screen membership
• £10.00 voucher for City Screen
• £5 voucher for Alcuin Bistro

Your feedback and comments form an important part of developing UoY Library services. Previous feedback was incorporated into plans for the Library refurbishment, study spaces and text provision.

For further information or help in filling in the survey, please email lib-survey@york.ac.uk