SharePoint
Microsoft SharePoint is a management information system that supports collaborative working and enhances business processes within specific departments across the University.
If you have been added to a SharePoint workspace, you can access by browsing the list of University of Aberdeen SharePoint projects. (User permission required)
Need help?
If you’re just getting started with SharePoint, have a look at our training resources below.
If you still need help with SharePoint, please contact the Service Desk.
University of Aberdeen User Guides
- Getting Started - A User Guide for Team Sites
- an overview of the standard tools that make up a SharePoint Team site, how to use them, and how to customise each to suit your needs
- User Guide for Site Owners
- this guide describes the basic administrative responsibilities of a SharePoint Team Site Owner and takes you through the steps you will need to perform when creating and managing content on your site
- SharePoint 2007 FAQ
- answers to commonly asked questions about SharePoint 2007 at Aberdeen
Online training courses from Microsoft
Work with document libraries
- Introduction to sharing files
- All about checkout
- Work with version history
- Tips and tricks
- How to download a library
Work with calendars
- Make the most of your team calendar
- Connect a SharePoint calendar to Outlook
- Create your own calendar
- Tips and tricks
Work with slide libraries
Work with workflows
- Basics you should know
- Collect feedback for a file
- Collect digital signatures for a file
- Include someone outside your company
- Handy tips for tasks
Online video demos from Microsoft
- Simplify collaboration with a SharePoint team site
- Streamline business processes with forms and workflows
Online training from MindLeaders
Register with the IT Training & Documentation Team to access free online SharePoint training from MindLeaders. Learn at your own pace. No workbooks to print out! Access from anywhere with a computer and internet connection. Topics covered include:
- Getting Started
- Managing Documents
- Using Libraries and Lists
- Creating Pages, Workspaces, and Sites
- Integrating with Microsoft Office
- Managing Records and Web Content
- Using Advanced Features
