Digital Initiatives
How the library uses technology to make resources easier to find and use.
Key digital initiatives include the Koha library system and OPAC, RFID technology, the Refread e-Library, scholarly databases, mobile apps and the Bloomberg Terminal.
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Koha ILMS (26.05.01)
Manages the collection and daily operations: cataloguing, circulation, membership records, and book issue, return and renewal. The OPAC helps users discover library resources. -
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RFID-based library system
Identifies and manages library materials, streamlines circulation, and helps with stock verification and inventory. -
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Refread e-Library platform
Access to subscribed e-books, e-journals and other digital learning resources, depending on subscriptions and sign-in. -
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Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Search the catalogue online by title, author, subject and more. -
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E-Library mobile apps
Reach supported digital resources from smartphones and tablets. -
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Online reservation and renewal
Reserve books or renew loans through the library system, subject to borrowing rules. -
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Digital research resources and databases
Subscribed databases and platforms for journal articles, research papers and literature reviews. -
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Remote access and authentication
Eligible users can use subscribed resources off campus through the University's sign-in methods, where each platform supports it. -
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Bloomberg Terminal
Financial, business and market information for finance, economics and management. -
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User support and training
Help with OPAC searches, e-Library access and databases, plus demonstrations and training.