DBS Library Induction September 2010
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A BRIEF INTRODUCTIONTO THE
DBS LIBRARY
Induction Presentation
September 2010
HIGH LIBRARY USAGE = HIGHER MARKS
IT’S YOUR LIBRARY!
YOUR LIBRARY
ACCESS TO RESOURCES
PCS, PRINTING &
PHOTOCOPYING FACILITIES
STUDY ZONE
RESEARCH SUPPORT & EDUCATION
TWO LIBRARIES
UNDERGRADUATE
LIBRARY
Aungier Street2nd Floor
POSTGRADUATE & LAW
LIBRARY
Dame Street
3rd Floor
Collection includes:o Postgraduate materialso Extensive Law collectiono Counselling & Psychotherapy
OPENING HOURS
TERM –TIME
Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 10.00pmFriday 9.00am – 9.00pmSaturday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Open on Sundays & Bank Holidays during Exam & Pre-exam Periods.
Open 4 evenings per week until 10pm all year!
Extensive summer opening hours.
THE LIBRARY IN YOUR HANDS
THE LIBRARY COLLECTION IS EVER-EXPANDING!
50,000 books
200 print journals
Multi-media collection (DVDs, etc)
eBook collection
45,000 full-text eJournals
Extensive portfolio of Databases
ONLINE LIBRARYLibrary Catalogue,
eBooks, eJournals & Databases
Accessible from anywhere in the world
24 hour access Available on handheld
devices, e.g. Mobile phone, Blackberry, etc.
USING YOUR LIBRARY
Your Student Card is your Library Card– Use it to borrow from the Library.
Borrowing Allowances Undergrads - up to 6 items at a time. Postgrads - up to 10 items at a time.
Books can be renewed up to 12 times.
Different Lending Periods...
2 Weeks | 1 Week | 3 Days | Reference Only
Our Commitment: 1 core-text per 10 Students!
AUTOMATED SERVICES = MORE TIME FOR
YOU!
Quick Check
Online Booking (PCs | study rooms | classes)
via the Library website library.dbs.ie
Manage your Library Account Online
Dedicated Information Points
Library staff are always available to help
you with your library or research queries.
THE LIBRARY ONLINEhttp://library.dbs.ie
Many of the Library services and resources are available online via the Library website...
HOW TO FIND MATERIALS IN THE LIBRARY
THE LIBRARY CATALOGUE - ‘HERITAGE’
THE CATALOGUE RECORD
Where is the item located in the Library?
How long can you borrow the item for? Standard Loan = 2 Weeks
At which Library is the item located?
Is the item currently in the Library or on loan?
ALL COPIES ON LOAN?
RESERVE A COPY FOR YOURSELF!!
MANAGE YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNT ONLINE
with Student No. & PIN
Reserve Renew Review history
AND MORE...
Favourite searches Search history Star ratings Reader reviews Reader preferences Google Preview Social book-marking sites
EBOOKS - ACCESS FOR ALL
Available via www.dawsonera.com
Links also in the Library Catalogue.
600+ titles
All Core-Texts available in eBook format
(if ePublished).
Audio software – Listen Online!
Available from anywhere – 24 hours a day
TO ACCESSStudent Number & Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
GOOD RESEARCH PRACTICE
IMPORTANT TIP!
STUDENTS WHO USE A RANGE OF LIBRARY
RESOURCES GET HIGHER MARKS!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS IN THE
LIBRARY!Books
Databases
Journals
JOURNALS & DATABASESAvailable via the website – 24 hours a day
Log-In: Student No. & Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
LIBRARY GUIDES & CLASSES
Topics include:
Good research Essay writing Referencing Avoiding Plagiarism much, much, more...
It is very important to learn how to use information
ethically in your studies – thereby Avoiding
Plagiarism!
CHECK OUT THE RESEARCH SKILLS SECTION OF THE
WEBSITE
Various Ways to Contact the Library
Information Points in the Library
Phone (01) 4177572 (AS) | (01) 4178745 (DS)
Email [email protected]
Instant Messaging - Ask a Librarian
KEEPING UP-TO-DATE @ library.dbs.ie
Updates on new databases, opening hours, classes and
much more...
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