BoB upgrade 1st August

The new BoB went live on 1 August with a fresh look, enhanced video quality and more powerful searching capabilities. Here’s what you need to know: 

Limited content and functionality during upgrade period

Throughout August we’ll be working on fully upgrading the system but unfortunately, some of our archive content and some functionality won’t be available during this upgrade period.

Initially you won’t be able to access your saved clips and playlists, but these should be accessible again in September. Some archive content broadcast before 1 July may also be unavailable, though most should be. Bear with us throughout August as the upgrade is completed. Archive content and enhanced functionality will be restored in September, along with many new features. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during the upgrade period.

Upgrade features for September 2016

• Media records based on our TRILT metadata, supporting more powerful searching capabilities
•  Better programme coverage and a permanent archive of all content from nine channels: BBC1  London / BBC2 / BBC4 / ITV London / Channel 4 / More4 / Channel 5 / BBC Radio 4 / BBC  Radio 4 Extra
• Better thumbnail previews on search results
• Preview clips before saving
• Label your own clips
• Personalised email alerts when your programmes are ready to view
• More detailed citation data 

Signing in

To sign in to BoB you can visit the new URL: learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand, or visit bobnational.net, to be redirected. Click the ‘sign in’ button on the home screen and then select your institution on the ‘Where Are You From?’ screen, then access BoB using your institution account details.