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Library Basics
Knowledge Base
Library
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This presentation will help you:
• Search and access materials – whether print or online
• Help you find your way around the building
• Know who to contact for help and support
Library Basics
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Library Homepage
• Search for books, articles and more
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Library Homepage
• Search for books, articles and more
• Log-in to your library account
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Library Homepage
• Search for books, articles and more
• Log-in to your library account
• A selection of the most popular library pages and specific search options
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Search box
• Enter keywords for your topic in the search box on the home page
• This will search books, e-books, journals and articles, AV material and exam papers
• Specific search options can be found at the links below the main search box
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Search Results
Always take a note of the shelf-mark of the book you are looking for
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Finding a Book
Guides on the shelves make finding your books easier
Books on a similar topic will be shelved together
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Finding a Book
Shelf-marks are on the spine of each book
Standard loan period is 4 weeks
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Searching Journals
• You can find journal titles, or articles within journals
• Think about your search strategy – use “exact phrases” and Boolean operators (AND, OR)
• Advanced search option available
• Note “Database Recommendations”
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Print Journal - details
Holdings information
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Print Journal - details
Holdings information
Status, location and shelf-mark
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Full text online
Where you see “Full Text Online”, in most cases you can view the article by entering your GUID and password
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High Demand Collection
• Books in heavy demand for course work have reduced loan periods of 1 week, 24 hours or 4 hours
• All 24hr and 4hr books are in the High Demand Collection on level 3
• 1 week books are on levels 4-11
• If the item you need is not available you can place a hold on it
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Hold Shelf
• The hold shelf can be found to the rear of the High Demand Collection on Level 3
• Books are arranged using a code comprised of the first letter of your family name and the last 4 digits of your library barcode
• You must use the self-service machines in this area to check out your hold item
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Self-Service Machines
• Self-service machines are available in the High Demand Collection and elsewhere in the building
• Borrow, renew and return items quickly and easily
• You can choose a printed receipt or email receipt – both will serve as a reminder of when to return your books
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Library Account
• Address and account info
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Library Account
• Address and account info
• See books on loan, renew, and activate reading history
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Library Account
• Address and account info
• Request items we do not have
• See books on loan, renew, and activate reading history
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Looking for Help?
• Staff on level 2 can help you find books and other course material
• Your enquiry may be passed on to another member of staff for more detailed help or advice
• Help with any library account questions
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Help with your subject
• Meet with your librarian for help and guidance
• Help you find the best resources – either online or in print
• Help you use databases effectively
• Help you with reference management
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Help Guides
Help Guides on reference management tools, accessing e-resources and finding full text of articles
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Study Spaces
• Different study spaces available, from individual desks to booths, sofas and tub chairs
• 8 study rooms available for groups
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Study Zones
Levels 8-11Levels 4-7Level 2-3
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Postgraduate Study Space on Level 5
• Swipe access• Group study rooms• No desktop PCs – power sockets to charge your own device
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PCs in the Library
• Approximately 800 PCs are available in the library
• Fully wireless enabled. Print, scan and copy machines available
• Useful videos on printing and scanning can be found on YouTube Printing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4u0g0aldqs Scanning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaAv-uF5950
• The IT Helpdesk is in the Level 4 Annexe
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Other Library sites
Adam Smith Library - for students taking courses in Social Sciences or PsychologyChemistry Branch Library - for students taking courses in ChemistryJames Herriot Library - for students taking courses in Veterinary ScienceJames Ireland Library - for students taking courses in DentistryLaw Workshop - for students taking courses in LawLibrary Research Annexe - contains important research material not in high demandLanguage Resource Library - supports language learning and teaching within the University
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Upcoming drop-in sessions
Look out for further sessions on:
• Reading lists
• E-resources
• Exam papers
• Top databases for your subject
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Contact us
https://twitter.com/uofglibrary
www.facebook.com/uofglibrary
• Library Website: www.gla.ac.uk/library
• Mobile Library: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/library/mobile
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 0141 330 6704