Student Support Room

Need help finding academic articles, conference proceedings, books, case studies and other material for your essays, projects and assignments? If you've missed a library induction session, or just want a reminder, don't worry. You can drop-in to see us for assistance in the Student Support Room at Avery Hill, Greenwich or the Drill Hall Library between 9-9pm Monday to Friday and 11-7pm at the weekends.

We are here to help.

Dreadnought Building redecoration programme

We wish to bring to your attention that there will be a running programme of redecoration and repair in the Dreadnought Library over the next few months, work on which has already commenced. Work is mainly to the corridors, doorways and walkways. 

Although we will endeavour to keep disruption to minimum, we kindly ask that you are aware of the works and give your attention to any signage notifying you of alternative routes through the building should areas need to be closed off temporarily. The paint that is being used for the redecoration is low/zero volatile organic compound paints which will have low odour levels.

SciVerse Science Direct Mobile Apps

To register in the SciVerse Science Direct mobile app you will need to provide your username and password as registered at sciencedirect.com. This will be the same as your and computer ID and password which you use to log into the Library & IT tab in the university portal.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

 Free iPhone/iPad app   Free Blackberry app

 Free Android app 

LOGIN VIA THE PORTAL

Login to the university portal on/off campus

Select the Library & IT tab

Click on the Databases, Journals and e-books link in the e-Library channel

Scroll down the A-Z list and select SciVerse Science Direct

On the Login screen you will be prompted to enter a username and password – ignore this

Instead select the Athens/Institution login link below the username and password box

On the Login via Athens or Your Institution screen select either the View all institutions link or UK Access Management Federation link and scroll down and select University of Greenwich

You will be authenticated via the Athens login screen (wait until you are transferred)

Now you are Logged in via University of Greenwich

REGISTER 

If you are not registered, only 'guest' features will be available. To access the content the library subscribes to, you will need to register online within from a networked PC on campus at www.sciencedirect.com/science/newregistration. Make sure that you register with your Greenwich student email address e.g. za010@gre.ac.uk

Once you have supplied this information, you will receive a confirmation email. Select the link provided in the email to activate your access to the SciVerse Science Direct mobile app. You will only need to confirm your email only once.

VALIDATE YOUR STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS

1.  An email will be sent to the email address you provided containing a link. You must click on the link to validate your access to SciVerse Science Direct mobile app.

2.  It is recommended that you validate your email address from the mobile device as it will launch the app automatically.

3.  Until you validate your email address, you may not be able to access full content.

4.  If you have forgotten to validate your email address, the next time you launch the app from a non WiFi IP range, you will be reminded to do so.

Remember to use e-books

Our book display in the foyer of Greenwich Campus Library highlights just a few of the 6,000 plus titles available as electronic books.

You can find other titles by searching the Library Catalogue. Also download quick guides about electronic books from our SlideShare page.

E-books promotion week Avery Hill Campus Library 28th November-2nd December 2011

Help and advice will be available on using e-books at Avery Hill Campus Library between 12-3pm Monday – Friday this week in the foyer of the Mansion Building.

Come and find out how to access thousands of e-book titles and download content to your laptop, smartphone or tablet computer. Just drop by for one-to-one help and get ready for your next assignment, essay or project.

Taylor & Francis Online Mobile

Taylor & Francis Online have introduced a mobile version of their database allowing you to access the resource via iPhone, Android, Blackberry and tablet devices. It’s free to use, and can be set up in a few minutes when you are on campus.

Getting started on Taylor & Francis Online Mobile involves simply typing the url www.tandfonline.com into the browser of a mobile device.  There is also help and instructions available to get users started at http://www.tandfonline.com/page/help/mobile.

As a member of the University, you can extend access to your mobile device for 180 days by pairing it to our library. An email alert will be sent to you three days before the pairing expires.

If you are connecting to Taylor & Francis Online Mobile via the University wireless network GreenNet, your device will be paired to the library automatically.

To pair your device with an institution, view the video demo or follow the instructions below:

Pairing process

1. Visit the full site while authenticated via the Library & IT tab in the university portal when you are on campus. (If you're not sure how to login to e-resources via the portal, you can select this link to find out what to do).
2. Click the Mobile link at the top of the screen.
3. You will be directed to a page where you can sign in or register to receive a mobile pairing code. Save the code once you have received it – you will then be able to use it for five minutes.
4. On your mobile device, go to www.tandfonline.com, tap the Settings icon and select Device Pairing.
5. Log in here then enter the pairing code and tap Verify Code.
6. Go to My Account to check your pairing status.

If you do not pair your device to Taylor & Francis Online you will still be able to access content that has been made free to view.

The mobile site works on the following versions of Android, iPhone and Blackberry: 

• iPhone and iPod devices running OS 3.2 or later
• iPad 3.2.2 or later
• Android 2.2 or later
• BlackBerry OS 6 (including the Torch 9800)
• BlackBerry Tablet OS devices (including PlayBook) 

If your mobile device is not supported you can still view Taylor & Francis Online, but will be directed to the full version of the site rather than the mobile.

E-books promotion week Greenwich Campus Library 14-18 November 2011

Help and advice will be available on using e-books at Greenwich Campus Library between 12-2pm Monday – Friday this week in the library foyer by the comfy sofas. 

Come and find out how to access thousands of e-book titles and download content to your laptop, smartphone or tablet computer. Just drop by for one-to-one help and get ready for your next assignment, essay or project.