Monday 30 April 2018

How to find past science papers for the summer exams


Need to access the science past papers for the May 2018 exams? Here's how to find them online:

  1. Start at the DIT Library website. In the E-Resources section click on Exam Papers.
  2. Select the purple Exam Papers 2001 to date link.
  3. Choose the College of Sciences and Health from the list.
  4. Click on the year(s) you require.
  5. Select your course code e.g. DT204 and then your module code. Save/open the pdf files.
If you need to access the past papers from outside the DIT network you will need the Student Intranet passwords. Contact us at 01-4024894 or at kst.library@dit.ie if required.

Please note DIT Library scans and indexes every exam paper received from the DIT Kevin St Examinations office. If your exam paper is not on the list please contact your module coordinator.

To print or copy past exam papers see the Datapac print service

Monday 23 April 2018

Focus On: training help for Web of Science, Science Direct and Endnote resources

Need online help or training with Web of Science, Science Direct or Endnote while off campus?


Science Direct, Web of Science and Endnote have their own YouTube training channels which can provide you with help on different aspects of and functionality:


Oa a general level see the DIT Library Services Youtube channel for  'how to' short  getting started vids https://www.youtube.com/user/ditlibrary.

There's also a new science database training playlist at  https://www.youtube.com/user/ditlibrary/playlists

Alternatively if you would prefer to have a short tutorial with a member of library staff just email us at kst.library@dit.ie


Note: remember to access the Web of Science and Science Direct databases via DIT Library to enable full text access.

Thursday 19 April 2018

Get more from your research IEEE short seminars are on today in DIT FOCAS from 9.30am. All welcome

IEEE short seminars are taking place today in DIT FOCAS from 9.30am. Come to all or just one seminar as you require. All welcome


Tuesday 17 April 2018

New online chemistry dissertations available for postgrad programs DT233, DT237 and DT9279

The latest online chemistry dissertations for the following taught postgraduate programs are now available:
To access the dissertations online (pdfs) just click on the program codes links above. Alternatively at the DIT library webpage choose the Title search option from the dropdown menu and input the program code of your choice. 

NB You will need a  DIT Library Pin to access the full-text dissertations. Any problem or queries contact us at 01-4024894 or kst.library@dit.ie

Wednesday 11 April 2018

Getting started with publishing in IEEE: short seminar on Thursday morning 19th April, DIT FOCAS

Are you an engineering or science researcher or staff member interested in publishing with IEEE?

A short seminar is taking place on Thursday 19th April at 9.30am in DIT FOCAS on getting started with publishing in IEEE. All welcome - either book in advance or just call in on the day.




Monday 9 April 2018

Find it faster: accessing undergraduate dissertations and final year projects

Need to find e-dissertations or final year projects? DIT Library Kevin St's undergraduate dissertations are held from 2014 on in pdf format. (A small selection of printed dissertations from 2011 and 2012 are held at the library desk).

To access the dissertations:

  • Start at the DIT Library website:
  • From the drop-down search menu choose Title Search
  • Input your course code e.g DT228 or DT299
  • Select the Dissertations online option.
  • Click on the blue title link and view or download as required. 
 Tip: Sort by Reverse Year to view the newer titles.
 Note: To open the pdfs you will need a Library PIN 

IEEE database short seminars are taking place on Thursday 19th April in DIT FOCAS - all welcome


Thursday 5 April 2018

How to access past exam papers for the summer exams


Need to access the science past papers for the summer exams? Here's how to find them online:

  1. Start at the DIT Library website. In the E-Resources section click on Exam Papers.
  2. Select the purple Exam Papers 2001 to date link.
  3. Choose the College of Sciences and Health from the list.
  4. Click on the year(s) you require.
  5. Select your course code e.g. DT204 and then your module code. Save/open the pdf files.
If you need to access the past papers from outside the DIT network you will need the Student Intranet passwords. Contact us at 01-4024894 or at kst.library@dit.ie if required.

Please note DIT Library scans and indexes every exam paper received from the DIT Kevin St Examinations office. If your exam paper is not on the list please contact your module coordinator.

To print or copy past exam papers see the Datapac print service