Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)
-
Upload
richard-holmes -
Category
Education
-
view
17 -
download
0
Transcript of Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)
![Page 1: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Introduction to the University Libraries
Richard Holmes
October 2014
![Page 2: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Ok; I’m listening. What’s your point?
By christiem at Free Images
![Page 4: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
By ‘Henkster’ at Free Images
![Page 5: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Environment, Facilities & Services
• Computer rooms• Loanable laptops• Wi-fi throughout. Network plugs too• Group/individual study rooms• Silent areas/quiet areas/social areas• Book scanners (beware copyright law)• 1.6m books, 20k+ journal titles,
databases• Liaison Librarian Support
By ‘Jusben’ at Morguefile
![Page 6: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Help and Support
Very different to most school libraries
Please don’t be intimidated
Support service. Helping you to get the grades you are aiming for
Image: Unattributed at iStockphoto
![Page 7: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Please:
Bring your campus card
Image by ‘A K M Adam’ at Flickr
![Page 8: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Please:
No food or hot/fizzy drinks
Image: by ‘AngerBoy’ at Flickr
![Page 9: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Some things to be aware of:
Self-service borrowing (but staff will happily guide you)
Multiple sites : Bill Bryson, Leazes Road, Palace Green, Queen’s Campus
- (request inter-site option for Queen’s)
Fines (boooo!); but for your benefit
Borrowed books are subject to recall
Image: by ‘MassassiUK’ at Wikimedia Commons
![Page 10: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Library locations
![Page 11: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
The Library Online
![Page 12: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Subject Specific Support: http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/physics/
![Page 13: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
New search tool: ‘Discover’
Finds material the catalogue can’t:• Articles• Chapters• Conference Proceedings• Theses• Newspapers• Images
![Page 14: Physics University Library induction for new undergraduates (2014)](https://reader038.fdocuments.in/reader038/viewer/2022103019/55c39a6dbb61ebe0718b472e/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Guidance:Help & Information Desk
Liaison Librarian
Research Skills Training
Online Tutorials
Downloadable Guides
https://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/enquiries/
[email protected] 45148903 at MoD Images