Students and staff at London Metropolitan University are gaining from yet more improvements to services with the arrival of a new research tool.
Date: 19/10/2012
Students and staff at London Metropolitan University are gaining from yet more improvements to services with the arrival of a new research tool.
‘MetCat’ is a Library resource which enables students and staff to search for journal articles, e-book chapters, e-theses and many other online items in addition to the University’s classic catalogue of books, journals and DVDs.
The system is a branded version of the Online Computer Library Centre’s WorldCat Local tool, and represents a real boost to London Met’s Library resources.
Catherine Phillpotts – Head of Library Resources and E Strategy Development, said:
“This resource discovery tool is a real step forward for the University and will help students and staff find relevant information 24/7 for their research and assignments”
MetCat is most useful when starting to research a topic. One search leads to a wide variety of materials, including academic books and peer-reviewed journal articles.
The tool will dramatically aid students and staff in their research endeavours.
MetCat’s launch follows previous improvements to Library Services at London Met. Earlier this year, following student feedback, the University invested in further journal access, making an extra 8,000 full text academic journals available to students.
The Learning Centre on Holloway Road also enjoyed a £3m make-over in 2011, making it a truly 21st century library to meet the needs of 21st century students.
MetCat’s addition also builds on a number of recent improvements made to the ‘student experience’ at London Met. Earlier this month, the new Aldgate Blue Lounge was launched, offering new facilities for students, and a £100,000 journalism newsroom was officially opened this week by Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger.
These changes are having an impact; this year, London Met received its highest ever score for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. Student satisfaction at the University has increased by nearly 10% in just two years.
Find out more about Library Services at London Met.