1. Mathematics Library Induction Michael Whitton October 2012 University Library

2. Today’s session will cover  Basic information about using the library  Key places in the library for maths  The library website  Finding references on reading lists via WebCat

3. Some basics (1)

4. Fire alarms

5. Using your mobile phone Entrance Hall Level 2

6. Eating and Drinking Levels 1 – 3:  covered drinks  cold food Levels 4-5:  bottled water only Sit down to eat or drink

7. Printing and copying Self-service copying and printing. (Level 2 Right Corridor)

8. Printing and copying Moneyloaders (Level 2 Right Corridor)

9. Workspaces in the library Level 2 iSolutions workstations (Right Corridor)

10. Workspaces in the library Levels 1, 2, 3 and 5 Group Study Rooms

11. Using the Internet in the library  Laptop and wireless access  Network plug-in points  iSolutions work stations

12. The Library Home Page (2)

13. Link to Opening Hours information A guide for new students Or direct URL: www.soton.ac.uk/library

14. The Resources section has details of all our collections both electronic and print.

15. The Library Services section includes information about Loans, the Course Collection, Inter-Library Loans etc.

16. The About Us section has lots of information about the library.

17. The Subjects section has a webpage for each discipline – your Subject Page. Simply find yours in the list.

18. Lists of useful e-journals, databases & websites, guidance on finding information for Maths Also contact details of your Librarian

19. Borrowing Books

20. Finding what’s available in the library Use Webcat or TDNet WebCat terminals Available on the internet (anywhere)

21. Borrowing and returning items Loans Desk

22. Borrowing and returning items Self-issue/ return units

23. Borrowing and returning items  Return boxes  No fines – but your card can be blocked  If a book is very late you will get a bill!

24. Break 1 – finding out about webcat

25. Finding items on your reading list

26. Key parts of a reference - books  Adams, R.A. (2006) Calculus: a complete course 6th ed. Toronto: Pearson Addison Wesley

27. Holds: To reserve if all copies are on loan. To transfer books between sites 1 week & long loans only Number of copies and loan period & whether ‘On Loan’ This book is at the Hartley Library. Call number (QA 303 ADA)

28. We have some online books - over 40 in maths, plus over 700 on trial (Ebrary)

29. Key parts of a reference - journals Journal Article  Nobile, A. (2010). On the use of naturality in algorithmic resolution. Journal of Algebra. 324(8), 1887-1902

30. It is easier to find journals on TDNet Link to print details on WebCat

31. Useful details about journals (under full catalogue details)

32. Some print journals also available online are in storage. Always check the full catalogue details.

33. Science needs to be searched using the ‘exact phrase’ option. Otherwise you get 1000+ results!

35. Key features of each floor

36. Where your resources are kept Level 1: Journals  Per Q (Science & engineering  Per HA (Social) Statistics Newspapers Note – many journals are only online

37. Where your resources are kept Level 2 Course Collection Books in high demand Overnight Loans

38. Where your resources are kept Level 3 Books  Q Science  QA Maths (& Computing)  H Social Sciences  HA Social Statistics

39. What’s a call number?  A code to order the books on the shelves  Q1…Q25…Q102…QA5…QA402  Watch out for prefixes…pamphlet, quarto (=oversize book)…they are shelved separately

40. Where do I go if I need help?  Touch screen

41. Where do I go if I need help?  Floor plans

42. Break: Library Website and Webcat Try to answer some of the questions on the laminated sheets

43. Help (3)

44. Where do I go if I need help? Reception Desk:  basic library queries  book Group Study rooms.

45. Where do I go if I need help?  Assistive Technology Service.  Help students with disabilities and dyslexia.

46. Where do I go if I need help? Level 3:  Subject Enquiry desk  Open Mon- Fri 9 am-5 pm

47. Other sources of help…….  Podcast Tours – Library Website > Users > New Users  Self-guided tours at reception  Contact Me – M.Whitton@soton.ac.uk – 023 8059 2709

48. Credits  (1) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2009). Edwin McMillan Explains the Science Behind the 184 inch Cyclotron. www.flickr.com/photos/berkeleylab/3522998761/  (2) Britton, Ian (2004). Spiders Web. http://www.freefoto.com/preview/01-17-9/Spiders-Web  Other photographs © University of Southampton  (3) Leonard, Nick. (2006) Library. www.flickr.com/photos/jungle_boy/223447312/