physics university library induction for new undergraduates (2014)
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Introduction to the University Libraries
Richard Holmes
October 2014
Ok; I’m listening. What’s your point?
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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
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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
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Please:
Bring your campus card
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Please:
No food or hot/fizzy drinks
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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
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Library locations
The Library Online
Subject Specific Support: http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/physics/
New search tool: ‘Discover’
Finds material the catalogue can’t:• Articles• Chapters• Conference Proceedings• Theses• Newspapers• Images
Guidance:Help & Information Desk
Liaison Librarian
Research Skills Training
Online Tutorials
Downloadable Guides
https://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/enquiries/
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