| 1/4/2021 |
New 'Student Connect' team formed |
All inquiries previously directed to library customer services or the Hub should be directed to Beacon or the Student Connect team (studentconnect@staffs.ac.uk, X4751, Live Chat on the web pages) |
| 01/04/21 |
School assigned ‘Library and Academic Skills Tutor’ changes |
Library users should keep up to date with changes in the ‘Library Team changes’ section. |
| 31/05/21 |
Fines amnesty ends |
Students should return overdue books within 1 week of the end of May in person or by post. |
| 06/07/21 until 27/07/21 |
No reservations |
You will not be able to reserve any books after 02/07/21 until the new system is live on 27/07/21 |
| 28/05/21 until 01/08/21 STAFF ONLY |
Book orders suspended to allow end of financial year consolidation |
Academic staff please submit book orders by 31/05/21. Any orders after this date will not be processed until after 31/07/21. Guidance on book ordering can be found here |
| 22/07/21 until 16/08/21 STAFF ONLY |
Keylinks suspension to editing lists |
Students will be able to access their lists but any edited changes made during this time will not be saved. |
| 22/07/21 until 27/07/27 |
Book issuing and returns suspended at Stoke and Stafford |
PLEASE TAKE OUT ANY ITEMS YOU NEED OVER THIS PERIOD BEFORE 22/07/21. |
| 22/07/21 until 27/07/27 |
Laptop issuing and returns suspended |
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| 22/07/21 |
KOHA accounts no longer available |
Your KOHA library account will no longer accessible from 22/07/21. Library account information will be transferred to the new system and available on 27/07/21 |
| 27/07/21 |
New library management system (LMS) goes live |
Users should expect disruption to service on this date.
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| 27/07/21 onwards |
New LMS operational |
Users should familiarise with changes to the ways in which library materials are searched and how to access their library account guidance can be found here: https://libguides.staffs.ac.uk/primo/quickstart |
| 27/07/21 onwards |
Change your lapsafe PIN |
Before borrowing from the lapsafe you will need to change your PIN on your account in the new library system |
| 06/09/21 |
Core Collection moves to Ashley 1 |
Users should expect disruption to print stock access from this date and for at least 2 weeks and are advised to loan books needed in advance of moves. |
| 10/09/21 |
New Self-service equipment begins roll-out across library spaces |
Users should familiarise with the new equipment by using the ‘how to’ videos in the training section (available in September) or by visiting the new library spaces. |
| 10/09/21 – 04/01/22 |
Study Space arrangements change |
During Semester 1 study spaces will be available in Cadman, Ashley 2, Science Centre. Accessible study space available in Ashley 1 R013. |
| 30/09/21 STAFF ONLY |
New online reading list available for staff development use |
Academic staff should contact their School librarian for details on how to create their reading lists in the new system from September. |
| mid-late January 2022 |
Library Catalyst space opens |
Users can ‘click and collect’ their print books inside the new Catalyst building.
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| 18/01/22 |
New Online Reading List system live |
Semester 2 modules use new ‘Leganto’ reading list. |
