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Welcome to the Library
Faculty of Engineering and Physical SciencesDave Hirst Faculty Team Librarian for EEE and MACE2010
Aims of this session
• Introduction
• Library Resources
• Help
E Floor Sackville Street Building
The Joule Library
How to access the library?
• Access
• Borrowing
• Photocopying
• Study Rooms
Self-service
You can borrow up to
25 books.
What can I find in the library?
Books
Study spaces
Thesis
Journals
Wi-fi Printing
Photocopying
Binding
PC cluster
IT help
Your Library Pin
• Access your library account
• Issue, renew & reserve items
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Computers and Laptop areas
Photocopying, Printing and Binding
IT Support
• Computer Clusters
• Wireless
• Virtual Service Desk (VSD)
• Help Desks
The student portal
A Social Space
A Green space
• Help us by Recycling your waste !
Electronic Resources
Does the Library have its own website?
http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/
Reading Lists
Databases Subject Info
Research Skills
The Library Catalogue
How do I access E-resources?
Central username and password
Information Skills course
• Access via Student Portal.
Library blog
http://jrulenginfo.wordpress.com/
Is there a reading list for your course and where can I find it ?
Blackboard
So many websites so little time !
www.delicious.com/jruleps
Research Skills
Research Skills Training
Referencing Software
Keeping up to date
Using Databases
Using the Web
Research skills
Training Calendar
Endnote
• Bibliographic reference software• Store, organise, format references• Export references from databases• Compile bibliographies
• Courses run by Library staff at : http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/courses/calendar/
How to keep up to date.
• Alerts and Feeds
• TicTocs
• CiteULike
• Zetoc
Keeping up to date - Blogs
• http://www.blogsearch.com/
• http://blogsearch.google.com/
Which databases can I use?
• Useful ones include Compendex. Scopus,
Web of Science, Science Direct etc
• Library Subject pages
• Central username and password
Why use databases as your primary resource ?
• Peer reviewed
• Download straight to your desktop
• Searching thousands of articles in seconds.
• Current awareness services/ RSS feeds
Getting access to articles
• Electronic – download articles using the Find it@JRUL” tool.
• Printed - Library catalogue
How can I obtain an item that the library doesn’t have in stock?
• Document Supply
–Online via Student portal.
–Library enquiry desks.
I love the library how late can I stay?
•Joule Library – 9.00 to 8.00 weekdays + Sat – 9-6 and Sun 1-6
•Main Library open 7 days a week during semesters – Exam time 24/7
www.manchester.ac.uk/library
Is there anyone in the library responsible for my subject area?
Faculty Team Librarian for EEE and MACE
Dave Hirst Email: david.hirst@manchester.ac.ukBlog: http://jrulenginfo.wordpress.com/Bookmarks: http://www.delicious.com/jrulepsTel: 0161 306 4932
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