Comprehensive Overview of Library Services for Online Learners
Explore the vast array of resources and facilities available for online learners at the library, including printed items, ebooks, ejournals, databases, study rooms, computers, and more. Discover services such as book borrowing, research assistance, IT support, and access to online resources. Make the most of your library experience with the variety of options and support provided.
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Overview for Online Learners 75,000 printed items 170,000 ebooks 110,000 ejournals Access to 25 databases 600+ seats 100 networked pcs 13 group study rooms
Facilities Quiet Zone (top floor) Info Zone (ground floor) Social Learning Zone (lower ground floor) Group study rooms Photocopiers, printers Computers WiFi throughout IT Services help desk
Your IT Sligo student card Available in person all year from the Library Information Desk By post when you upload your photo Must present card to borrow & for exams
library.itsligo.ie Your research Self service Renew books online Place holds on books Interlending & Document Supply Book group study rooms Make appointments Online helpdesk Reserve pc work station Find books, journals, articles Access Past exam papers Referencing help Libguides Library Moodle page
To find relevant resources EOLAS: search print and online library resources including full text ebooks and articles Databases: source of subject specific peer reviewed journal articles plus more Publication Finder: search for a specific journal title or browse by discipline for full text publications
Borrowing print books Postal loan service 3 books for 3 weeks 3 online renewals Some of your key texts are also available as ebooks through the library website
Passwords Use College username and password to view your library account & access library resources s00123456@mail.itsligo.ie EBSCOhost personal account to organise your research into folders Create Quick Check PIN to borrow, return or renew books in the library
Interlending and Document supply Particularly important for post grad students If you need something we do not own Inter lending & document supply service
Referencing Cite them Right Online EndNote reference management tool Using EndNote from off campus Guides on library website tutorials available by appointment
Reciprocal borrowing You may visit and borrow two items for one week from their normal borrowing collections: Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) Application needs to be completed in advance online form
Visiting other libraries We can provide a Letter of Introduction Activate your Eduroam so you can use their WiFi Download Eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool
Getting started Explore the layers of resources on the library website: databases, ebooks, subject guides, Library Moodle page, YouTube channel Login to your library account s00123456@mail.itsligo.ie
Building research skills Various guides and videos for academic writing, critical thinking, referencing on library website Reference appointment (by phone or video call) with your school liaison librarian library@itsligo.ie
Technical Issues for off campus library users In order to use the library databases from off-campus, you must be authenticated. You login with s00123456@mail.itsligo.ie This is the NOT the same as your Moodle username and password If you have lost your Campus password you will have to go to reset password.
Technical Issues for off campus library users Fire wall rules in your work place - port number 2048 TCP needs to be opened Very often deleting your cookies helps We will do our best to keep you notified of random changes that happen Library technical support is available
Top tips Get familiar with library resources and tools - they will help you manage your time Online Learners library web page If you need assistance library@itsligo.ie again it will save you time
Best of luck from your Library team
