Library Knowledge Base Library Basics
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
Search for books, articles and more Library Homepage
Search for books, articles and more Log-in to your library account 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 Library Homepage
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 Search box
Always take a note of the shelf-mark of the book you are looking for Search Results
Guides on the shelves make finding your books easier Books on a similar topic will be shelved together Finding a Book
Shelf-marks are on the spine of each book Standard loan period is 4 weeks Finding a Book
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 Searching Journals
Holdings information Print Journal - details
Holdings information Status, location and shelf-mark Print Journal - details
Full text online Where you see Full Text Online, in most cases you can view the article by entering your GUID and password
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 High Demand Collection
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 Hold Shelf
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 Self-Service Machines
Address and account info Library Account
Address and account info See books on loan, renew, and activate reading history Library Account
Address and account info See books on loan, renew, and activate reading history Request items we do not have Library Account
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 Looking for Help?
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 Help with your subject
Help Guides on reference management tools, accessing e- resources and finding full text of articles Help Guides
Different study spaces available, from individual desks to booths, sofas and tub chairs 8 study rooms available for groups Study Spaces
Level 2-3 Levels 4-7 Levels 8-11 Study Zones
Swipe access Group study rooms No desktop PCs power sockets to charge your own device Postgraduate Study Space on Level 5
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 PCs in the Library
Adam Smith Library - for students taking courses in Social Sciences or Psychology Chemistry Branch Library - for students taking courses in Chemistry James Herriot Library - for students taking courses in Veterinary Science James Ireland Library - for students taking courses in Dentistry Law Workshop - for students taking courses in Law Library Research Annexe - contains important research material not in high demand Language Resource Library - supports language learning and teaching within the University Other Library sites
Look out for further sessions on: Reading lists E-resources Exam papers Top databases for your subject Upcoming drop-in sessions
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