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Once again the exams will shortly be upon us and it’s a very busy time here in the library with study space at a premium. The reading room is pretty much full by 8 am and the library fills up fast too. All our study space are listed here and remember the 30 Minute Rule is in effect. If you leave a study space for more than 30 minutes another student can move your belongings to one side and make use of that space. There are a number of resources available online with tips on how to make the most of your study time – Study Skills: Managing Your Learning Student Connect: Niamh Leonard From Student Services And remember the Student Counselling Service is available for students experiencing difficulty at college. All the staff in the library wish you the best of luck with your exams and are here to help you with any query you may have. Be sure to give yourself some downtime during the Christmas break to recharge and be fighting fit for 2016.

Thomson Reuters will be doing routine maintenance on their authentication system this Sunday, November 29 th .  The maintenance window is 13:00 to 16:00 .  We expect minimal interruption to users who are logged into Web of Science™  or EndNote® Online Apologies in advance for any disruptions this may cause.

ISS has published the following bulletin : Blackboard (VLE) Unavailable Blackboard (VLE) is currently unavailable. ISS have opened a high priority call with our service provider and we apologise for the inconvenience caused. If you have any queries, please contact the Service Desk (Tel. x5777 Email servicedesk@nuigalway.ie ). Conor McMahon Head of Operations Information Solutions and Services Tel. 091 495777

There will be a basic training session on the Endnote bibliography and citation software, with a focus on using Endnote in the context of economics research. Training will take place on December 8, 2015, at 10 am, in the Library training room on the main floor. Please sign up at the James Hardiman Library Eventbrite page if you would like to attend.                                                                 By Mgmwki (Own work) [ CC BY-SA 4.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons

Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos and documents of the men and women who served. It contains millions of records from world-class archives. The Fold3 name comes from a traditional flag folding ceremony in which the third fold is made in honour and remembrance of veterans. Trial access is available until Wednesday 02 December via: http://www.library.nuigalway.ie/aboutourcollections/databases/databasetrials/ Please complete the feedback form available from the link above if you review this resource.

Demo of the ScanPro 3000 Microfiche/Microfilm-machines Some features: Simplified, step-by-step loading On Screen instructions Searchability High-Resolution Images No messing with lenses- on screen control and many more easy to use new and improved features  Come along for a professional demo by the Supplier Thursday 26th of November @ 10:30am  Please  book  you place so as to avoid disappointment Additional session can be arranged if requested Venue Microform Area  - located on the ground floor of the Main Library. Take a right at Library/IT Service Desk and then left.  If unsure please ask at the Library/IT Service Desk.

Due to essential maintenance the Postgraduate  Reading Room on Floor 1 of the Library will be closed on Friday 20th November 2015. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation.

November Friday 20th, 12-1pm Library Training Room    This is a quick introduction on when and  how to cite the main Legal sources for your essay: books journals cases legislation This session is aimed at undergraduates but may have some value for postgraduate law students. There will not be time to cover more specialised formats. Book a Place P resenter : Hugo Kelly hugo.kelly@nuigalway.ie 091 493359