1. Library Induction Malaysia Campus: Mechanical Engineering Dr Jo-Han Ng Modified from the original base presentation by Michael Whitton October 2012 University Library

2. Today’s session will cover  Basic information about using the Resource Room and Computing Suite  The library website  Accessing resources off-campus  Finding references on reading lists via WebCat (and journals from TDNet)  Exercises

3. Some basics (1)

4. Fire alarms Please follow the instructions mentioned during the “Fire and Safety Briefing”

5. Workspaces Computing Computing Suite (Room 2011)

6. Workspaces Resource Room (Room 2017)  Studying – using the many study tables  Group Study Rooms – for discussions

7. Using your mobile phone  Please keep your phone conversation out of the Resource Room and Computing Suite  Phone should be kept in silent mode  Feel free to use your phone along the corridor area

8. Food and drinks  No food allowed in both the Computing Suite and Resource Room  Bottled water only

9. Printing and copying  Room 2011 - Self- service copying and printing.  Free printing for academic-related stuff  Please refrain from abusing the system

10. Internet in the Resource Room  Laptop and wireless access  To log in: 1.Select ‘USMC’ for Wireless Network Connection 2.Use your Student ID and password

11. The Library Home Page (2)

12. Log in with your User Name and Password, like how you log on your computer terminal To access the SUSSED Portal: https://sussed.soton.ac.uk

13. Do check out some of the functions when you have the time Default Student page inside the SUSSED Portal Click on the ‘Library’ tab to access the library homepage

14. A guide for new students - Please do this if you want to explore further after this brief introductory session Or direct URL: www.soton.ac.uk/library Click on the ‘Resources’ tab to access the resource list

15. The Resources section has details of all our collections both electronic and print. Note that you can always use “Quick Links” to quickly access the frequently used services Click on the ‘Services’ tab to see the available library services

16. The Library Services section includes information about Loans, the Reserve Collection, Inter-Library Loans etc. Click on the ‘About Us’ tab to read up on the other libraries

17. The About Us section has lots of information about the library. Click on the ‘Subject Support’ to access the list of all course disciplines

18. The Subjects section has a webpage for each discipline – your Subject Page. Simply find yours in the list. Find: Engineering and the Environment

19. Lists of useful e-journals, databases & websites, guidance on finding information for Engineering Click here for …

20. 20 … specific support material for the Malaysia Campus With contact details of your Librarians Click on the ‘Frequently asked questions’

21. 21 This contains Frequently Asked Questions Click on the ‘Information Skills’ (below the screenshot). Then click on “Getting Started with the Online Library”

22. 22 An online training course to get your started with library resources Click on the ‘Online Resources for Assignments”

23. 23 Plus a more advanced course helping you find articles to support assignments

24. Access to course materials

25. Access to books  There is a collection in the ‘Resource Room’ in the Malaysia campus.  Many books are available online  Let us know if you have problems 25

26. Access to journals  Most journals are available online  Some older years are only in print in Southampton (Most first and second year students do not require them)  Let us know if you need journal articles only available in print 26

27. 27 Access to Resources (3)(3)(3)(3) (3)(3)(3)(3)

28. Access - on campus  Generally no passwords are needed – A few need your Institutional (email) username & password – A handful have special usernames/passwords  If you have problems – For journals check our access on TDNet – For other resources use links on the library website

29. Access – off campus  For many resources Institutional Login is an option  VPN will give you the same access as on campus  Some TDNet functions do not work off campus without VPN

30. Look for ‘Institutional Login’, ‘UK Federation’ or ‘Shibboleth’ links

31. You often need to select the UK (or UK Federation) Then find ‘University of Southampton’ (If you can’t find us look for Southampton University)

32. VPN  Virtual Private Network  Link to University network  When connected your computer appears to be ‘on campus’  Managed by iSolutions. Instructions on iSolutions web pages at: www.southampton.ac.uk/isolutions/computing/net/vpn/

33. 33 Setup instructions

34. Finding items on your reading list - Accessing e-books

35. Example: Key parts of a reference - books  James, Glyn (2010). Modern Engineering Mathematics 4th ed. Harlow : Prentice Hall. This book is your actual Mathematics’ textbook

36. Tick this book to only find eBooks

37. Find the right book

38. Click on “MyLibrary” to access the electronic book

39. Log in as an Institute (Shibboleth) - Select “University of Southampton”

40. You may now browse your e-book

41. Key parts of a reference - journals Journal Article  Meirovitch L. & Tuzcu I. (2004). Unified Theory for the Dynamics and Control of Maneuvering Flexible Aircraft. AIAA Journal. 42(4), 714-727

42. 42 It is easier to find journals on TDNet Type ‘aiaa journal’ to search for the AIAA Journal

43. Link to print details on WebCat Link to journal website

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

46. Exercises Try to answer some of the questions on the exercise sheet

47. Help (4)

48. Direct support  Email: libenqs@soton.ac.uklibenqs@soton.ac.uk – 'Malaysia Campus' in the subject  Skype: sciengsoton – 4-11 pm Mon-Fri by appointment 48

49. 49 The Information Skills section has general guidance on searching, self study tutorials and guidance on referencing.

50. 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  (4) Leonard, Nick. (2006) Library. www.flickr.com/photos/jungle_boy/223447312/  (3) Gold key. www.public-domain-image.com/objects-public-domain- images-pictures/gold-key.jpg.html