Things to know about UofG Library and IT Services

Published: 15 August 2024

Get to know some of the services available to you from UofG IT services, the library and more!

IT Highlights 

Multi-Factor Authentication 

This year, everyone needs to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) when logging into any UofG IT system, including the Student Portal.  

MFA is a way of confirming your identity in two steps using something you know, usually your password, and something you have, usually a smartphone or tablet. 

To make sure you can always access UofG systems, please remember to: 

  1. Use two methods - set up the authenticator app and register your mobile number 
  1. Use two devices if you can - if you have a phone and a tablet, set up MFA on both 
  1. Bring your MFA device - if you’re travelling here to study, make sure to bring the device you used to set up MFA 

Find out more about Multi-Factor Authentication at UofG. 

A new look for enrolment 

Following the launch of the new fluid student homepage and the new look for registration, we are pleased to announce that enrolment has also been refreshed this summer. 

What’s new? 

Enrolment now follows the same look and feel as the Student Homepage, and the new interface is designed to render on any device. This means you can access enrolment on your phone or tablet. 

Find out more 

You can download a guide to enrolment from the UofG Enrolment webpage. 
 

Library highlights 

Borrow a laptop 

As a UofG student, you can borrow a laptop to use in the Library for up to 4 hours. Just head to the self-service Laptop Loan machine on Level 3 of the University Library, bring your campus card and follow the instructions on the screen. 

Find out more about laptop loans. 

Click & Collect 

Use the Library Click & Collect service to reserve books online and pick them up from the Library without needing to browse the shelves. 

Find out more and request books by logging into UofG Helpdesk and searching for Click and Collect. 

Need help? Reach Out 

Reach Out Ambassadors are available across our campuses, in the Fraser Building, Adam Smith Building, Dental and Vet Libraries and roving throughout the Library and James McCune Smith Learning Hub.  

Reach Out can help with anything you need to know about the Library, IT and the University. 

You can also contact Reach Out online, by logging into UofG Helpdesk. 

First published: 15 August 2024

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