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 it from the Open SharePoint link (see right) and browsing the list of Projects.

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

Work with calendars

Work with slide libraries

Work with workflows

Online video demos from Microsoft

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