Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Getting started on an assignment?


Are you doing an assignment, essay or thesis this semester? Do you ever find yourself stuck for a word, or perhaps you can't find the appropriate phrase to say what you mean... If so, the Academic Phrasebank might be useful for you...

The Academic Phrasebank is a general resource for academic writers, created by the University of Manchester.

According to the site's own description,  ''It aims to provide you with examples of some of the phraseological "nuts and bolts" of writing. 

The phrases can be used simply to assist you in thinking about your writing, or they can be used in your own work where this is appropriate. In most cases, a certain amount of creativity will be necessary when you do this. It is also possible to transfer some of the words used in particular phrases to others. The phrases are content neutral and generic in nature; in using them, therefore, you are not stealing other people's ideas and this does not constitute plagiarism.

Users will need to be aware that Phrasebank is not discipline specific, and it does not claim to be comprehensive''

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Croissant Day

🥐🥐Croissant Day🥐🥐

January 30th 2018


Croissants can be enjoyed either on their own, with sweet or with savory fillings. Some enjoy them with ham and cheese others with a slathering of Nutella. But do we know the history of our beloved croissants invention? Check out Epicure & Culture's take on the history of the croissant!

"The earliest story of the croissant dates all the way back to 1683 Vienna, Austria. The legend takes place during the Ottoman Turk siege of the city; a baker apparently heard the Turks tunneling under the walls of the city as he lit his ovens to bake the morning bread. He quickly sounded an alarm, and the military collapsed the tunnel, saving the city. To celebrate, the baker baked a crescent-shaped bread, in the shape of the crescent moon of the Turkish flag......" (Monaco 2014)

If you fancy a croissant today be sure to check out Thethings.com article
Some varieties include, Oreo Stuffed Croissants, Fried Nutella Banana Croissant and Matcha Croissants!


Enjoy!

Monday, January 29, 2018

Do You Need to Change Your Password?

Do You Need to Change Your Password?




Your password expires after 75 DAYS!

Remember there are rules for password changes so that your network accounts remain secure.
When you change your password, it must meet the following rules:

  1. The password must be of minimum 8 characters
  2. The password must contain at least 1 lower case letter
  3. The password must contain at least 1 upper case letter
  4. The password must contain at least 1 number
  5. You are not allowed to set the password to your student number or to use your name as password
    An example of this new password requirement might be: Senator1


    before your password expires. Then you will be able to reset your password via your mobile rather than having to queuing up at SID!

    Friday, January 26, 2018

    Australia Day - 26th January 2018

    🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA DAY 🇦🇺
    26th January 2018


    "Australia ranks as one of the best countries to live in the world by international comparisons of wealth, education, health and quality of life. The sixth-largest country by land mass, its population of 22.9 million is comparatively small with most people living around the eastern and south-eastern coastlines." (BBC News, 2018)


    (BBC News, 2018)

    For interesting facts about Australia and why you should visit take a look at this article by BBC News:

    If you are planning a trip to Australia why don't you have a look at the book "Australia" by Hugh Finlay here in the library located on the Main Shelves Level 1 (919.40465 / FIN)



    (MyInterestingFacts.com, 2018)


    Thursday, January 25, 2018

    Welcome Back Part-Time Students


    Welcome Back Part-Time Students for Semester 2!


    To help you refresh your memory after your exams and your short-break the following are the Library and Student Information Desk opening hours for this semester*.


    Library Opening Hours

    Monday to Thursday      9:15 to 20:00
    Friday                             9:15 to 17:00


    Student Information Desk Opening Hours

    Monday to Friday           9:15 to 20:00




    *Hours are subject to change.

    Wednesday, January 24, 2018

    Doing a Research Project?

    Doing a Research Project?




    Do you have an important project to complete this semester? Are you starting to do original research? Compile a literature review? Conduct interviews? Learn about quantitative and qualitative research methods?



    If so, there are lots of books in the library that can help you. As research is such a broad topic, these books are shelved in various places. Have a look at some of the examples below or search the library catalogue.



    General Research



    Research Methods



    Writing up your Research


    Business


    Engineering



    Social Care



    Sports Management

    Tuesday, January 23, 2018

    New way to access online journals at ITB Library!

    As you might have noticed, the library has made some changes in how you access online journals and databases.  You can now login with your student number and network password, so there’s no more trying to remember a library PIN!


    (1) The short way
    To search for online journal articles, start at the library homepage (http://www.itb.ie/library/home.html) and click on Search Online Journals



    If you are off-campus (i.e. using any non-ITB PC or MAC), you will be asked to login.  Click on Hello, Guest login for Full Access to proceed.



    Login using your student number and network password


    (2) The backup plan
    When accessing the library journals from off-campus, you might see references to Shibboleth login.  If you find that you haven’t been prompted to login, you can always use Shibboleth to login.  For instance:

    Start by clicking on Shibboleth

    Select Ireland-Edugate from the drop-down menu

    Select Institute of Technology Blanchardstown from the drop-down menu


    Login using your student number and network password


    You should see notification that you are logged in as an ITB user



    If you have any questions about accessing ITB databases, call up to the library desk or email Libraryinfo@itb.ie. 


    Monday, January 22, 2018

    Welcome Back!

    (Titantime.org, 2017)

    Welcome Back for Semester 2!

    To help you refresh your memory after your exams and your short-break the following are the Library and Student Information Desk opening hours for this semester*.


    Library Opening Hours

    Monday to Thursday      9:15 to 20:00
    Friday                             9:15 to 17:00


    Student Information Desk Opening Hours

    Monday to Friday           9:15 to 20:00




    *Hours are subject to change during reading weeks etc.

    Tuesday, January 2, 2018

    National Motivation & Inspiration Day - January 2nd 2018

    National Motivation
    &
    Inspiration Day




    Today is 'National Motivation & Inspiration Day', as you prepare for your exams keep the above image at the forefront of your mind. 


    As Theodore Roosevelt said 
    "Believe you can and you're halfway there."

    James Clear's article 
    is a great light read during a study break!






    Happy New Year

      
    From all the Library 
    SID Staff


    Library Opening Hours from January 2nd to January 12th
    Tuesday 2nd January -  9:15am till 8:00pm
    Wednesday 3rd January -  9:15am till 8:00pm
    Thursday 4th January -  9:15am till 8:00pm
    Friday 5th January -  9:15am till 5:00pm
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    Monday 8th January -  9:15am till 8:00pm
    Tuesday 9th January -  9:15am till 8:00pm
    Wednesday 10th January -  9:15am till 8:00pm
    Thursday 11th January -  9:15am till 8:00pm
    Friday 12th January -  9:15am till 5:00pm


    SID Opening Hours from January 2nd to January 12th
    Tuesday 2nd January -  9:15am till 5:00pm
    Wednesday 3rd January -  9:15am till 5:00pm
    Thursday 4th January -  9:00am till 5:00pm
    Friday 5th January -  9:00am till 5:00pm
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    Monday 8th January -  9:00am till 5:00pm
    Tuesday 9th January -  9:00am till 5:00pm
    Wednesday 10th January -  9:00am till 5:00pm
    Thursday 11th January -  9:00am till 5:00pm
    Friday 12th January -  9:00am till 5:00pm