If you use a laptop

The power points in the floor of the Library for plugging in laptops have been turned off by the Estates Office because of concerns over their safety.  There are still power units on the walls of the Library and we will also be installing some additional points in the PC areas.  The current plan is to have the floor sockets restored during the summer: if you want this to happen, let us know via the suggestions box or the Issue Desk or by replying to this post. 

"There is a problem with this website's security certificate"

If you're trying to access one of the databases or other catalogue services, and you're getting the message "There is a problem with this website's security certificate", click on the option to "proceed to this website" - it may appear differently depending on what browser you're using.  This should get you access.  The message is appearing due to a technical issue which will hopefully be resolved by next Thursday 2nd March. Ring us at 042 9370310 if you're still having problems. 

British Standards offline

The database British Standards will be temporarily inaccessible from tomorrow Saturday 25th February until next Tuesday 28th February, for technical reasons.  Apologies for any inconvenience caused.  You can still access some standards via IHS.

Academy awards 2012 et al

The Academy Awards will be held this Sunday 26th February.  Previous winners include Crash, Casablanca and the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King all of which are available to borrow from the library.  Nominated films that didn’t win like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Ed Wood are also available to borrow, which is where the fun starts: you decide!  Should Little Miss Sunshine have won instead of the Departed in 2006?  Should Brokeback Mountain have won instead of Crash?  Borrow them and find out.  Best of luck as well to the Irish film Pentecost nominated in the live action shorts category.

Canvas in the Library

Calling all artists and anyone who’s ever wanted to make their mark in paint on Library walls.  There will be a new canvas on the wall outside the Avoca Room in the Library, opposite the Information Desk, from this Monday 20th February.  The canvas last term was a great success and the resulting visual extravaganza warmed our hearts through the cold winter months thanks to everyone who took the time to add to it.  The theme of the new canvas will be ‘Renewal’, so come along, grab a brush, and make yourself immortal. 
Click here to find out more about the Institute’s art collection.