Aungier St. Library Christmas Opening Hours

Accessing WARC via Internet Explorer

Due to changes in browser security policies the World Advertising Research Centre (WARC) database will temporarily not be accessible via Internet Explorer (IE).

We recommend you access WARC via Google Chrome, Firefox or an alternative browser to
IE.

If you experience difficulties accessing WARC please contact the Library via Ask-a-Librarian or on 01 402 3068

Sunday Business Post: changes to online access

Due to changes in the vendor's business model the Sunday Business Post is currently unavailable online through our newspaper database Nexis UK.

You can still read the Sunday Business Post in print format in the Library. We also retain copies for up to 3 months.

If you have any queries a member of staff can assist you or contact the Library via Ask-a-Libriarian or on 01 402 3068

New Login details for IRN: Industrial Relations News

There is a change to how you now access IRN: Industrial Relations News. 

Good news, there is now off-campus access.

On-campus - no need to login

Off-campus - login using your Student/Staff Number and Library PIN

If you're unsure about your Library PIN check here for more info: http://www.dit.ie/library/a-z/pin/

Any questions get in touch on 01 402 3068 or via Ask-a-Librarian

October Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Datastream

Good news!

The problem with Datastream in DIT Aungier Street library has been resolved. The ability to search the database through Excel is restored.

EBSCO export error with Endnote Online

We are currently experiencing issues with exporting from EBSCO databases to Endnote Online.

We have contacted Thomson Reuters technical support.

In the meantime, if you wish to add a citation from an EBSCO database to your Endnote Online library you can do so manually. See steps below:

1. When in your Endnote Online account go to the Collect tab and select New Reference:

2. Select your material type from the drop down menu e.g. Journal Article

  

3. Once you selected your material type double click the fields to enter your data and hit Save

Please contact the Library on 01 402 3068 or ast.library@dit.ie if you have any queries.

Marketline Trial

Does your research or study cover any of these topics?

Business, Management
Marketing
Retail
Fashion
Geography
Hair & Beauty
Agriculture
Travel & Tourism 
Social Sciences

You may be interested in trying out the database Marketline.

We have an on-campus trial which runs until Monday 17th October.  Click the link below to begin browsing their market research resources:

https://advantage.marketline.com/ 

Database maintenance notification – Emerald Insight

Emerald’s research platform, Emerald Insight, has scheduled upcoming maintenance to take place today, Tuesday 4 October 2016, beginning at 08:00 GMT - lasting for up to 12 hours. During this time, the site will be placed into ‘read-only’ mode, making the following functionality unavailable for the duration of the upgrade:

Activating access tokens Adding publications as favourites Alert subscriptions Any changes to ‘My Account’ and ‘Institutional Account’ E-commerce Registration Search

Should you access the website during this time, you will receive a notification that the site functionality is temporary unavailable within your browser. Please note that this may also affect some functionality onemeraldgrouppublishing.com. This essential website maintenance is part of Emerald’s customer focused development initiative, which aims to deliver an enhanced user experience to their users.

Are you a final year student? Starting your thesis prep?

Do you know that you can come to your Librarians for a range of advice and support in accessing resources for your thesis or dissertation?

Ask at the Library desk for help any time you are in the Library or get in touch via Ask-a-Librarian

Term-Time Opening Hours Begin 12th September

We will resume our term-time opening hours from Monday 12th September.

Top Tips about the Library

Welcome First Years!

Welcome to all First Year students!

The Aungier Street Library team is looking forward to meeting you all during Induction Week - and throughout the academic year.

Need help? Just ask!

August Exams

Aungier Street Library open throughout the Summer

We are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Come in and borrow books to help you with your August Exams. Need help on how to access past exam papers, have a look at this Guide or this Video.

A gentle reminder to all Post Graduate students; Aungier Street library has books to see you through the last few weeks before submiting your dissertation. Come in and borrow the books you need but if you are finding it difficult to visit us between 9am and 5pm, we can post books to you - all you need to do is to email us at ast.library@dit.ie

ast.library@dit.ie can also be used for general enquires. Drop us an email at the above addess if you are stuck on something that you think the library could help.

Good luck.

Need help? Email us directly

Due to a technical error, our Ask-a-Librarian form is currently out of order.

If have a query or need help accessing or finding resources please email the library directly on ast.library@dit.ie

                                                 August Bank Holiday

Summer 2016 exam papers now available online

Repeating your exams? Want to get as much practice with exam papers?

The Summer 2016 (sessional) exam papers for Aungier Street students are now available online.

If you have any questions get in touch 01 402 3068 or via Ask-a-Librarian

Watch this short video below if you need help locating exam papers for your course.

Life in Jacob's Factory: then & now available for free online

Did you know DIT Aungier Street stands on the original site of Jacob's factory? Did you know the factory was a rebel garrison during the 1916 Easter Rising?

If you missed our exhibition on Life in Jacob's Factory: then and now you can now view the full exhibition online via our institutional repository Arrow.

Summer Services @ TU Dublin, Aungier Street Library

Throughout the summer months, Aungier Street Library will open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. We are closed Saturday and Sundays.

We have put together a package of Summer Services aimed at bringing the library straight to you. These services will continue until term-time opening hours resume in September. The services include:

• Book Postal Scheme: Use the library catalogue to identify what books you need and we will send them to your home address. For further information or to send us a list of the books you need, email us at ast.library@dit.ie
• Book Return Bin: This is located just outside of the library door. The Aungier Street building is open from 8.00am to 9.00pm until mid-June and then 8.00am to 6.00pm over the summer. If it suits, simply drop in your books in the “Blue Bin” and we will look after things from there.
• Ask a Librarian Service: Need help with sourcing information for your dissertation? Want to know how to use a particular database or e-journal? Email us at ast.library@dit.ie Queries can often be answered straight away but you are guaranteed an answer by the next working day. Our aim is to assist you in any way we can.
• Hard-copy Journal Articles: If the article you need is not available online but is in our hard-copy collection – we will make every effort to get it to you. 
• The Online Library: DIT Library Services subscribes to a wide range of electronic journals, e-books and academic databases which can be accessed off-campus. Our Off-Campus Access guide explains the authentication methods used to access these resources. Some resources require you to use your Library PIN to authenticate. If you need assistance in getting set up or in using any of our electronic resources please have a look at the search tips or contact us at ast.library@dit.ie or 01-402 3068.
• On-line Dissertations: Postgraduate dissertations in MSc in Strategic Management, MSc in Marketing, MSc in Finance, MSc in HRM and MSc in Digital Marketing are available online as well as in print in the library. You access specific ones by searching the catalogue.
• ALCID Cards and Letters of Introduction: If you are a Masters, PhD student or staff member, we can provide you with an ALCID card. This will enable you to use any or all of the university libraries in Dublin and nationwide for study and reference purposes (no borrowing). You can download the ALCID application form and bring or post the completed form to us to receive your ALCID card. We can also provide all other students with letters of introduction to colleges across Ireland and the UK – particularly during the summer. To request a letter of introduction contact the library at 01-402 3068 or email us at ast.library@dit.ie
• SCONUL Access Scheme: TU Dublin Staff and Research postgrads (i.e., MPhil and PhD students) can also avail of the SCONUL Access Scheme. This allows them to visit, study in, research and BORROW from 180 participating member libraries throughout Ireland and the UK. All Irish University libraries (except Trinity College Dublin) are members of the scheme. Further details of the scheme are available on the SCONUL Access website, or ring the Library at 01-402 3068.
• Remember: Your staff/student card also allows you access to TU Dublin campus libraries in Blachardstown and Tallaght.
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Attention law students: New information on legislation in-force

The Irish Law Reform Commission has published
a draft list of in-force legislation in Ireland.

This new list contains a definitive list not only of the Acts but also statutory instruments made under those Acts. It is the first list compiled and published in the State that seeks to include all in-force legislation in Ireland.

The list contains over 2,000 Acts and over 15,000 statutory instruments that are currently law. The list aims to include all in-force Acts and related statutory instruments up to the end of April 2016. They are listed under 36 subject-matter headings, and also identify the relevant Government Department that is responsible for each statutory instrument.

How does this list benefit you? For the first time, users of legislation will be able to find all legislation related to an area of law by subject matter.

This is a draft list. The Commission are inviting feedback and comments on its contents. More information can be found via their press release.

Library Staff Presentations at CONUL Conference

Our colleagues Allison Kavanagh and Sarah-Anne Kennedy from DIT Library Aungier Street and Brian Gillespie from Bolton Street's library all presented at the CONUL conference in sunny Athlone last week.

Allison and Sarah-Anne described Aungier Street library's collaboration with the Career Development Centre and its support of the transition to third-level with an online marketing tool respectively, while Brian Gillespie's thought provoking presentation discussed doing more with more as well as doing more with less.

You can also watch their live presentations on the CONUL conference YouTube channel.

Check out their presentations for an update on the latest initiatives in DIT Library Services!

Emerald downtime: Tuesday 7 June 2016

Today there is some maintenance work on Emerald’s research platform, Emerald Insight. This is scheduled to take place beginning at 08:00 GMT - lasting for up to 12 hours. During this time, the following functionality maybe be affected:

Activating access tokens Adding publications as favourites Alert subscriptions Any changes to ‘My Account’ and ‘Institutional Account’ E-commerce Registration Search

This essential website maintenance is part of Emerald’s customer focused development initiative, which aims to deliver an enhanced user experience to our customers.

2016 June Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Do you know you can top up your print account online?

Need to top up your print account but the library is closed?

You can top up online here

Minimum top up amount is €2.

You can release print jobs, copy and scan at any of the printers located outside the library around the Aungier St. campus:

First floor: AIB Bank

Second floor: Bishop Street Lift/Outside Room 2.092
                      Rooms 2.065, 2.066, 2.069, 2.070

Third floor: Rooms 3.089, 3.090

Fourth floor: Rooms 4.025, 4.067/8, 4.092

If you have any queries about your print account you can contact Datapac directly here

Have a great summer and thanks for a great semester

Summer Opening Hours

It's that time of year again and summer opening hours have arrived. From Monday, 23rd May Aungier Street Library will be open:

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Library closed Saturday and Sunday

Besides being open Monday to Friday, we have other services in place to bring the library even closer to you throughout the summer - have a look here.

Term time hours resume Monday, 12th September.

DIT Library Services: an evolving learning environment

We were delighted to be invited to design a poster for the 2016 LTTC Showcase. The poster was designed in collaboration with our colleagues in other DIT Library sites. It illustrates how the library is evolving and showcases the new, exciting and innovative projects that are currently underway along with the traditional support services that you are already familiar with.

Need to Access Past Exam Papers?

Watch this short video to learn how to locate past exam papers for your course.

NOTE:

For off-campus access you will need a unique exam papers username and password. Watch the video to find out how to get the login details or get in touch: 01-402 3068 or via Ask-a-Librarian.

Off-Campus access to EBSCO databases restored

Issues with off-campus access to EBSCO databases have now been resolved. If you wish to access Business Source Complete, Academic Source Complete or Communication and Mass Media Complete off-campus you can log in with your Student Number and DIT email password.

More info on off-campus access here: http://www.dit.ie/library/a-z/offcampus/

Note:

EBSCO help desk recommend all users clear history and Cache for failing sessions.

Look in History and privacy tabs in Internet options or “advanced” browser settings.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-clear-your-browser-cache/

If you continue to experience difficulties please contact the Library on 01-402 3068 or via Ask-a-Librarian

DIT Library full access restored

Good news - access to library resources is now fully operational. You can now log in and access all resources (Databases, the Catalogue and past exam papers).

DIT Library Access problems

The library is currently experiencing access problems to some of its Databases, the catalogue and past exam papers. These problems have been reported to IS Support who is now working on resolving this.  Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

May Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Are you having trouble accessing EBSCO databases off-campus?

Some library users have reported issues accessing any EBSCO databases off-campus. The main Aungier St. databases affected are Business Source Complete, Communication and Mass Media Complete and Academic Search Complete. Our system librarians are currently working to resolve the issue.

In the meantime the following workaround should work for you. If you continue to experience difficulty or need any assistance please contact the library directly on 01 402 3068 or via our Ask-a-Librarian service.

Step 1: 

Select any journal title that is available in the particular database you want to access. You can use the following examples:

Business Source Complete -Harvard Business Review

Communication and Mass Media Complete - Journal of Communication

Academic Source Complete - FADER

Step 2:

Go to the ejournals portal and type the journal title into the search box and hit the search tab

 

Step 3:

Click the database link

 

Step 4:

Enter your Student/Staff Number and MyLibrary PIN to login

Step 5:

Once you are in the database click the new search tab. You should be able to carry out a search as normal.

 

One Week Trial to Amadeus: Database of European Company Financial Information

If you are interested in financial information for European companies the Library has set up a short free trial to Amadeus.

Amadeus is a database of comparable financial information for public and private companies across Europe.

This database is related to the Company database FAME which provides financial information on UK and Irish companies

The trial runs until 26th April 2016.

To access the free trial please contact the Library directly on 01 402 3068 or ast.library@dit.ie

Postgraduate Open Day Tuesday 19th April

For information and to register check here

Euromonitor Podcasts for Marketing & Business Students

You can now subscribe and listen to Euromonitor Podcasts on Soundcloud channel. For FREE!

Some of the existing podcasts cover topics like Fashion, Alcoholic Drinks, Discussions about the Digital Consumer and Consumer Appliances and many more.

 https://soundcloud.com/euromonitor

If you want to know more about Market Research Reports make sure to check out Market Research Databases on the Business Subject Gateway.

Study Room Packs now available

When booking a study room you can now borrow a Study Room Pack from the library desk.

You will need your student card when borrowing a pack. The pack will be issued to your library account and should be returned to the library desk once you are finished with the study room.  

Off-Campus Access to Exam Papers

Past exam papers can be accessed from the library website. See our Exam Papers guide for information on how to do this.

If you're accessing the exam papers from off-campus you'll be prompted to log in.

You can find the username and password for off-campus access to exam papers here by entering your student or DIT staff number and library PIN. Please note that the username and password for off-campus access to the Exam Papers is different to those that you use to access library databases and e-journals.

Alternatively, see the YouTube video below. If you still have problems then call the library at 01-402-3068 or send us a message through Ask a Librarian and we'll help you to log in.

Attention Emerald Management Xtra Users

Due to an issue with the ejournals portal some Emerald journal titles are not accessible.

Our systems librarians are looking into the matter.

In the meantime, if you have any issues accessing journal articles within the Emerald database or from the ejournals portal please get in touch with a member of library staff via our Ask-a-Librarian service or phone 01 402 3068

Come visit our exhibition Life in Jacob's Factory: Then & Now

DIT Library Aungier Street has installed an exhibition about life for the Jacob’s factory workers in the 1913-1916 period, in contrast to life now.

Using the Jacob’s building as its focal point, the exhibition highlights living conditions in Dublin in the period from the 1911 Census to the 1916 Rebellion, the role the building played in the Easter Rebellion, and the working conditions and lives of the young men and women working in Jacob’s factory during the period, compared to those of a typical DIT student.

Why not visit the library and have a look? 

This exhibition complements the Library Services’ Jacobs1916.com online exhibition and will remain in place until the end of the semester.

Easter Opening Hours

St. Patrick's Day Opening Hours

Watch how to access dissertations online

A selection of Masters dissertations from 2015 are now available to view online. You can access these both on campus and 24/7 off-campus.

Watch this short video to learn How to Search for Online Dissertations...

Want to keep track of your Reading History?

Sometimes you want to keep track of items you have borrowed. This can be useful for referencing purposes or if you need to borrow a useful title again but can't quite remember all the details.

You can keep track by Creating your Reading History in your MyLibrary account. Watch this short video to learn how....

How do I set up my MyLibrary PIN?

Want to check your due dates?

Want to renew your books online?

Want to access Library e-resources off-campus?

Then you will need to set up your MyLibrary PIN.

How do you do that? Watch this short video to find out how...

Problems with off-campus access?

Are you having difficulty logging into your MyLibrary account or accessing databases off-campus?

It may be due to a browser issue with Google Chrome. 

Our systems librarians have issued the following workaround: http://www.dit.ie/library/browsers/

If you require further assistance please contact the library directly on 01 402 3068 or ast.library@dit.ie

DIT Spring Careers Fair

Following on from the successful pre-Christmas careers fair in Aungier St., DIT Career Development Centre are happy to announce the Spring Careers Fair:

Location: DIT Kevin St.

Date: Wednesday 2nd March

Time: 11-2pm

Students - No need to register but some companies intend to undertake informal interviews so please bring along your CV.

Companies signed up to date include:

  

Companies	Discipline
AOL	Computer Science
Bank of Ireland	Data Analytics, Maths, Statistics
Deloitte	All Disciplines
Enterprise Rent-a-Car	All Disciplines
ESB	Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, IT, Marketing, HR, Accountancy and Energy Trading
EY	All Disciplines
FDM Group	All Disciplines
Life Style Sports	Retail Management, Buying and Merchandising
Ocuco Ltd.	IT
PwC	Business
Realex Payments	BSc Computer Science, MSc Computing (Advanced Software Development)
SAP SSC Ireland	Computer Science, Languages and Business
Workday	Computer Science

For regular updates check the Careers Diary http://www.dit.ie/careers/careersdiary/

Free Networking Event

Alec Drew, communications professional, (www.straight-talker.com) will be in the Central Library, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1 to facilitate three exciting networking events for anyone interested in setting
up or growing a business AND/OR changing or developing a career AND/OR
learning or enhancing a skill.

Monday, February 22nd from 6.30pm - 8.00pm You want to set up your own business or change career, then let's start here at the beginning

Tuesday, February 23rd from 6.30pm - 8.00pm Now you have chosen to go into business or change career, here are the do's and don'ts to help you survive
 
Wednesday, February 24th from 6.30pm - 8.00pm Networking is essential for 
everyone, learn how to build valuable relationships 

Booking is recommended to avoid disappointment on the nights

Telephone 01 873 3996 or email businesslibrary@dublincity.ie 

Business Information Centre                       Ionad Eolais Gnó
Central Public Library                                 An Lárleabharlann
Ilac Shopping Centre                                  Lárionad Ilac
Henry Street                                             Sráid Anraoi
Dublin 1                                                    Baile Átha
Cliath 1
Tel: 01 8733996 /8734333                         Fax: 01 8721451
Email: businesslibrary@dublincity.ie
Website:www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie