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IT Help counter – longer weekday hours trial

23 January, 2013 in General news, IT news, Opening hours

Two students get help at IT Help counterDo you like the IT Services Help counter in the Library open earlier and later than previously during the week? IT Services are trialling this during the Spring Term and need to know what you think.

Weekday hours will be extended by 13 hours to: Monday to Thursday 10:00 – 21:00; Fridays 10:00 – 19:00. Weekend opening remains 14:00 – 17:00 for the time being, but may be extended subject to demand.

IT Staff are investigating demand for this service. Please contact them at the IT Help counter on the 1st Floor, via email at its-help@reading.ac.uk or by telephone on 0118 378 6262.

More information on the UoR IT Services News Feed.

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‘Essential Reading’ on latest Library improvements

23 November, 2012 in Borrowing and viewing material, Collections Project, E-resource news, General news, IT news, Refurbishment and rewiring, Study Space, What have we done for you lately?

Read about the latest Library improvements we’ve made in the Autumn term issue of Essential Reading (PDF), our newsletter for students. It is now online and in print covering news of

  • the new Library catalogue
  • more study spaces
  • improving ITS Wifi network
  • tips on placing holds
  • accessing resources from your mobile
  • searching catalogues of other London and the South-East libraries

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IT Services wifi in Library

23 November, 2012 in General news, IT news

In response to student feedback, IT Services improved wifi access in the Library this summer by doubling the number of wifi access points and increasing connection speeds. The UoR IT Services News Feed of 15 August 2012 tells you more.

IT Services need to know if you like it better now. Please contact them at its-help@reading.ac.uk

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