Friday, September 19, 2014

Access to eresources at University of Hull library

Since January, the Brynmor Jones Library has introduced Shibboleth as its main authentication method, replacing Athens.

For users of the service, this results in two major differences:

1.) You no longer need an Athens username and Password for the University of Hull, and will sign in with the IT login you received instead.

2.) When accessing resources off-campus you will no longer look for the Athens login but for an institutional login and may then need to select the UK Access Management Federation and University of Hull from dropdown menus.

If you have previously saved the urls of any electronic resources supplied by the University of Hull in your favourites, it may be that your Athens details will have been saved as well, and that when you try to login to that resource it takes you to the Athens login.

If this takes place, you may need to clear your web cache.

If you have any queries about any of the above, please contact library@hyms.ac.uk.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Scopus interface enhancements



Scopus have put out the following press statement:
 
Scopus interface enhancements went live on September 6, 2014
Since launching a more streamlined interface in February, the Scopus Team has been working on additional site developments that include enhancing Scopus analysis tools as well as improving ORCID functionality. The release that went live this past Saturday, September 6 reflects the result of these developments.
As a result all analysis tools have been restructured to provide a more consistent experience across all areas of Scopus. Three tools specifically have been improved and renamed and now include new features such as the option to export charts and graphs:
Old Scopus name
New Scopus name
Location on Scopus
Analyze Results
Analyze Search Results
Document Search Result page
Author Evaluator
Analyze Author Output
Author Details page
Analyze Journals
Compare Journals
Main search page
With the September 6 release, all Scopus analysis tools have been moved to JavaScript technology and no longer depend on Flash support in browsers; Apple iOS device users are now able to access the analysis tools.
To learn more about this and other Scopus releases, please use the following resources:
·         - Scopus blog and Twitter feed for timely updates
·         - Scopus infosite for general information
Experience the Scopus difference today and discover how easy it is to track, analyze and visualize research. Thank you for playing a part in the recent and long term success of Scopus.
Sincerely,
The Scopus Team

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

New look for the HYMS Library web pages

We've had the decorators in at the HYMS Library web pages. Everything's looking all shiny and new. We hope you like it.
 
All the previous content is still there and in the same places, but we're adding much more, including links to our skills tutorials on the new Skills Tutorials tab. We're currently in the process of refreshing these resources, so keep an eye out for future updates. 
 
If you're a new student (or even if you're an old one), the New Students tab has help and advice on getting the most out of the Library, including tips on eBook and eJournal searching and help on using your Reading Lists.
 
You can find our pages via the HYMS Library tab in Blackboard, or by going to: 

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Free access to special collection of articles on Ebola

Science and Science Transational Medicine have made their special collection of articles on Ebola available at http://www.sciencemag.org/site/extra/ebola/ for free.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Inside Out: Medical Illustration at York

Inside Out: Medical Illustration at York is the latest University of York Special Collections exhibition, and looks at anatomical drawings charting the depiction of the human body from the 16th to the 20th century.
 

 
The display can be found in the cases in the Harry Fairhurst Building corridor on the ground floor and will be in place until 17 December 2014. For more information see the Library's News item.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Out of hours access to the Librasry at Scarborough Hospital

A self-issue machine has been installed at Scarborough, alongside a keypad for the door which will allow for out of hours access. Staff and student will need to contact the library staff at Scarborough hospital to get the door code.

Scarborough Hospital Library can be accessed 6am-11pm daily.

Friday, August 8, 2014

University of Hull, Brynmor Jones Library redevelopment update



·         The 5th floor will re-open on Monday 11 August

·         The 4th floor is expected to re-open on Monday 25 August

·         The 3rd  floor will close on Monday 11 August to allow the contractors to remove the internal hoarding and complete all works to the floor.  It is due to re-open on Monday 1st September