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New Resource Types in Aspire Reading Lists

22/01/2025

You can add now select these Resource Types for new items in Aspire reading lists

  • Database
  • Report
  • Newspaper
  • Object

or amend existing items where these are a better fit than the existing Resource Type.

Select them from the Resource Type menu as appropriate when adding content from web pages using your browser extension or when adding / editing content manually.

If you have any questions please contact the Academic Engagement team: librarians@aber.ac.uk

Help make the Library a good place to work in by keeping clearing up your litter

17/01/2025

Library study spaces are shared spaces, consider your fellow students (and the library’s wonderful cleaners). Tidy up after yourself, use the recycling bins and avoid leaving litter on tables. Please don't bring in and eat hot food in the library Help make the library a pleasant place to work in

Save the Date: Annual Learning and Teaching Conference

16/01/2025

The Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit are excited to announce the date for the 13th Annual Learning and Teaching Conference. The conference will be taking place between Tuesday 8 and Thursday 10 July 2025.

Look out for Calls for Proposals and the announcement of the conference theme. As usual, we will be updating our Learning and Teaching Conference Webpages and also our blog to keep you up-to-date with how things are progressing.

Microsoft Office

15/01/2025

Microsoft Office is free to download for students and staff on up to 15 devices.

Included in this are:

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • OneNote
  • Teams
  • Publisher
  • Access
  • Skype

A step-by-step guide on how to download MS Office on your device is available: https://faqs.aber.ac.uk/en/1391 

Blackboard Exemplary Practice Mini Conference: Materials Available

09/01/2025

Materials from the latest Mini Conference held on 18 December are now available on our webpages. The mini conference featured 5 sessions, with updates from Blackboard on AI Conversations, and 4 tours of exemplary courses. Looking for some inspiration to update your Blackboard course, take a look at our blogpost.

Are you preparing an assignment?

30/10/2024

Need some guidance?

Visit the Writing for assignments site in AberSkills https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/writing-assignments/

Develop your writing style and understand assignment structures. Discover information on writing essays, reports, presentations and more!

Develop your academic, study and professional skills with AberSkills https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/

AI and the Library - Week One. Our New Guide and Blog Post Series

30/09/2024

Pop over to the Librarians' Blog to read the first in our new series of blog posts 'AI and the Library'

Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect in the coming weeks:

  • Reviews of AI tools.
  • Practical advice on effective prompt building.
  • Developing smart keyword searches.
  • Discovering resources related to your area of study.
  • Evaluating AI outputs by applying the CRAAP test.
  • The risks of using AI.

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