Finding things

SAULCAT: has information on most of the book and journals that we have.

More books: is the book you need access to for your studies missing or aren't there enough copies available? Let us know and we will try and help.

e-journals: use this page to find out which electronic journals we subscribe to, the years our subscriptions cover and what passwords you will need to use for off campus use.

Libguides: subject based guides and instructions. A great place to start your research from. (More coming soon!)

Databases by subject: an excellent place to start if you aren't sure which is the best database to look up to find journal articles or

Your library record - find out what books you have out on loan and renew items.

InterLibrary Loans: trying to get hold of an article or book for your dissertation that we don't have? We can get hold of most things for you through inter-library loan.

Stuck? Reached a deadend with your research or don't know where to start? Talk to your Academic Liaison Librarian, they will be able to help with places to find information.

Reading lists: quick links to all the items on your reading lists, saves you having to search SAULCAT.

LINKS tutorial: a self-paced guide to finding out more about journals, databases, books and more.

E-Resources Blog: keep up-to-date with our newest databases and information about existing services.

FAQs: things that we get asked about.

Footfall survey planned for Main Library - Please Read

As part of preparations for the Library Redevelopment, which is being carried out to deliver a greatly enhanced Library service and building, the Library Project Team is organising a 7 day footfall survey. For the duration of the survey, all readers will be required to have their Library card scanned upon entry and exit of the Main Library. This survey applies to students, staff and external readers alike. We need your help to collect reader data of this sort so we can ensure we design a refurbished building which will meet your needs.

The survey will run from 08.00 on Monday 25th February through to 00.00 on Sunday 2nd March. Any readers who have lost their matriculation cards are strongly urged to apply for a new card now, ahead of the survey to ensure they can gain access to the Library. Information about applying and paying for a replacement card can be found at the following web address http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/tech/IDcards/.

Prior to the survey there will be equipment testing carried out in the Library from Wednesday 20th February, and a sample of readers will be asked to present their library card.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR ID/LIBRARY CARD DURING THE SURVEY YOU WILL BE REFUSED ENTRY TO THE MAIN LIBRARY

SAULCAT enhancements
During the week beginning the 4th February we will be making significant changes to the Library's online catalogue SAULCAT in readiness for the start of Semester 2. These changes will add extra functionality for searching and retrieval in SAULCAT as well as offering users the opportunity to personalize their use of the catalogue.

Key enhancements are

• the addition of book cover images, tables of contents and summaries to many of the catalogue records;


• the introduction of a Your Library Record service which offers Preferred Searches with email alerts for new stock


• the introduction of RSS feeds for recent Library purchases, both general stock and DVD listings

We do not anticipate any interruptions to SAULCAT service but please be prepared for changes in the appearance and behaviour of SAULCAT as we finalize the new functionality.

We welcome comments and feedback about these new services and please send these to library@st-andrews.ac.uk or to our new enquiry desk messaging service at http://www.standrewsuniversitylibrary.blogspot.com/

SCONUL Access

SCONUL ACCESS - on 1st August 2007, the SCONUL Research Extra (SRX) and UK Libraries Plus schemes amalgamated to become the new SCONUL ACCESS scheme. This scheme, which involves over 170 academic libraries, provides access and borrowing rights to academic staff, postgraduates (full and part-time), distance learning and placement students. SCONUL ACCESS also provides a reference only service for most undergraduates.For further details on how to register, download an application form and also details of participating libraries, visit the SCONUL ACCESS website at: http:www.access.sconul.ac.uk. Application forms are also available from the Reader Services Desk

Graduation Photographs - Main Library Reading Room Level 2

Please note that the Reading Room area on Level 2 (beside the computer cluster) will be unavailable from 15.00 on Thursday, 29 November. This is to clear the area for the graduation photographers who will be working in the Library on Friday. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The Reading Room area will be available again during the weekend.