introduction to the library - religion 2008
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Introduction to the Library for Religious Stuides studentsTRANSCRIPT
Introduction tothe Library
The Library
• Extensive opening hours
• Provides the electronic library
• Wide variety of resources available 24/7
• Home of ISS too
Information sources
• Books, newspapers, journals
• DVDs, Videos, CDs
• Historical and archive material
• Electronic resources
Finding your way around
• Three floors, each with books and journals for different subjects
• Catalogue terminals, PCs, printers, scanners and photocopiers on all floors
• Building colour-coded for easier navigationReligious Studies on C Floor - Yellow Zone
• Floor plans available
• Library tours available
Using Information
• 960 reader places in the Library• Areas for quiet study
• Silent area – Reading Room on B floor
• Group study rooms on A floor
• Borrow at issue desk or self-issue machine – you must have your Library card
• Return at desk or through letter box
• Photocopy - £2 card, can be re-credited
• Electronic - print, save, e-mail
Finding information – print and media resources
Catalogue: http://cat.lib.lancs.ac.uk/• Search
• author, title, subject (keyword)
• Results:
•Location of item in the Library
•How long can you borrow it for?
• If it’s already on loanyou can reserve it
Catalogue
Catalogue
Click on All copies for location information.
Catalogue
Note the classmark and floor/zone information.
Managing your Borrowing
• My Library Card via catalogue
• Log on using card number and library password
• See what you’ve got on loan
• Renew
• Reserve
• Create PIN for self-issue machine
Short Loan Collection
• Separate collection of most popular textbooks
• In purple zone on A floor
• Borrow items for 24 hours or set slot of up to 3 hours
• Can book a 3 hour slot in advance through the catalogue
• High fines for late return to encourage circulation
Finding information –electronic resources
MetaLib is the Library’s search engine – provides high quality academic material
• Access MetaLib via Library’s web pages - http://libweb.lancs.ac.uk
Finding information –electronic resources - MetaLib
Help / FAQs
MetaLib modules
Finding information – electronic resources – Quick Search
Finding information – electronic resources – Quick Search Results
Finding information – electronic resources – Find e-Journal
Finding information –electronic resources
Training sessions in using electronic resources (Humanities):
11th November1pm – 2.45pmTraining Suite 2, Library
Library staff•Subject librarians
•Enquiry desk
•Ask a Librarian – chat and e-mail
•Specialist staff•Disability/dyslexia issues
• Practical support
• Assistive equipment
Getting Help
Getting Help
Library Home Pagehttp://libweb.lancs.ac.uk/
New Students web page: Search the library catalogue Finding books and journals in the library Subject help And much more …
Freshers web page : library toursLINKS tutorials Information literacy web pages