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Using OneDrive

OneDrive is used to store files, folders, and photos in the 'cloud' (Online) so you can access them easily on multiple devices and share them with colleagues, or with people outside the university.

Browser pop-up blockers

Pop-ups are web pages that are forced to open in separate windows.

Pop-ups may contain useful information; however, be cautious of online advertisement pop-ups or websites attempting to use pop-ups to install malicious programs or viruses.

Below are some guides on how to enable or disable pop-ups for the popular web browsers:

Managing your digital footprint

We tend to think of social media like real life. We have a conversation or a thought and then move on – forgetting that in the digital world a copy could be kept forever, unless we take steps to remove it. This guide explains how to minimise any potential damage your previous use of social media might do to your future.

What is a digital footprint?

Your digital footprint is the data trail left by your interactions in the digital world.

It’s a public record of:

TEST page for tables

* The Support & Information Zone (SIZ) operates 8:00 to 20:00 (midweek) and 10:00 to 16:00 (weekends) during semester-time. Non-semester, SIZ operates 8:00 to 17:00 midweek only. Our phone service may close 30 minutes prior to allow for a LRC shutdown/handover.

All opening hours listed outside these times are for self-service LRC access only.

** On Monday 18th November the LRCs will open at 8am and then continue to remain open 24/7 for the period outlined above.

 

ChiReadingLists

ChiReadingLists for students

ChiReadingLists is the University's online reading list software which is used to access all core and recommended resources such as ebooks, videos, website links, and books available in our library catalogue. You can filter, search for resources, mark which ones will be useful to you and make notes against resources. You can also view citations for resources which can help you with your reference list.

How to contact the library team

There is a team of professional librarians at each campus who provide specialist support, deliver information skills training and manage the library resources in their subject areas. Contact a member of the library team by using the details below or phone the Support and Information Zone (SIZ) on 01243 816222. General enquiries can be sent by email to help@chi.ac.uk.