Physics & Astronomy Introduction to the Library September 2012

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3 Use your University ID/ Smartcard to get through the turnstiles

4 Login to sussed

5 Select the Library tab

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8 My flat-mate is constantly playing loud music ! I can’t study here – I wonder if the Library is open this evening?

9 Select ‘Opening Hours’

10 Select the Library site

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12 I want to start using the Library. How do I register for it?

13 Select 'New Students and Staff'

14 Then 'Getting Started'

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16 We have a Group Project to work on. Where in the Library can we work and talk?

17 Group study rooms – Levels 1, 2, 3 & 5

18 Select 'Services', followed by 'Study Areas'

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20 I am waiting for my student loan to come through so I can’t afford to buy my books yet. How many can I borrow from the Library?

21 Select 'Services', then 'Loans & Borrowing'

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23 Borrow your books using the ‘self issue’ machines

24 or from the Loans Desk

25 I am on the train to London for the weekend and I have forgotten to renew my Library books Will I get a fine?

26 Go to 'WebCat'

27 Log in

28 Select 'My Account'

29 Then 'Renew My Loans'

30 How can I find out if the Library has this book from my reading list?

31 Quick links - WebCat

32 Enter search terms, then select ‘search’

33 Results screen showing available editions This code tells you where the book is shelved in the library

34 Select the title link to see the catalogue record for a title

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37 How can I access the Internet in the Library without having my own laptop?

38 Select the 'iSolutions public workstations' link

39 Click on ‘Find out more’

40 Then follow the link

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42 Level 2: iSolutions workstations.

43 I have my textbooks and the Internet. Why do I need the Library?

44 Select the 'Resources' tab

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46 I’ve been told not to use Google or Wikipedia to research my essay. What else is there?

47 Specialist search engines High quality websites Full text sources Scirus Google Scholar ArXiv

48 Evaluate what you find Who is the author References Supporting links Other viewpoints Target audience When created or updated Relevant to topic Right level Authority Objectivity & purpose Currency AccuracyRelevance

49 Select the appropriate subject page

50 Recommended resources

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54 Key databases ISI Web of Science General science database Citation searching INSPEC Compendex Specialist Physics and Engineering databases

55 Searching Boolean logic AND, OR, NOT Symbols vary e.g. optic* Enclose in quotes “black body radiation” Truncation and wildcards Phrase searching

56 I don’t think I will remember any of this next week. Where can I get help when I need it?

57 Reception desk for: Basic library queries Group Study room bookings

58 Level 3: Subject Enquiry desk

59 Further help:  Barbara Dorward – or 

60 Library Regulations  Food and drink – drinks and cold food can be brought in and consumed, whilst seated, on Levels 1, 2 and 3. Bottled water may still be used on levels 4 and 5.  Mobile phones should either be on silent or turned off whilst you are visiting the Library - other than in the foyer and entrance hall on Level 2  Copyright regulations- details are given at URL opyright.html

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62 But don’t forget – there is a Latte’s Café where you can eat and drink

63 Further things to do  Look at the ‘Tour of Hartley Library’ presentation  Read your ‘Library basics’ handout