Introduction to the Library

UTS Library 2009

Why can’t I just use Google?

The vast majority of academic literature suitable for university assignments is not accessible via free web search engines like Google. It is only accessible using library catalogues and commercial databases subscribed to by the Library.

Getting started

Your Student card is also your

Library borrowing cardLibrary borrowing card

This card allows entry to the City Campus Library You can also use it to set up your print and copy account.

Visit the Library’s home page

http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/

Check services & resources available

What you can do in the Library

Borrow books & audio visual items Access material on Closed reserve Make photocopies, transparencies and print (B/W &

colour) Study as a group in private rooms and comfortable

areas Prepare presentations in the Group Presentation

Practice Room Study individually in quiet spaces Use computers to work online

What you can do online http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/students

Find details about the Library, opening hours, locations, borrowing, shuttle bus, and other FAQ

Discover your Library – View the Orientation, virtual tours and online tutorials such as Where do I start?

Check your borrowing record through MyLibrary and renew your books

Find your Subject Resources Use a Study Guide to get started finding useful books, journals

and databases in your subject area Search the Library Catalogue to locate resources Search Journal Databases to find relevant journal articles - use

the SFX button to link from the citation to the fulltext Learn about Referencing and Academic Writing

Finding subject resources your lecturer has identified

Use the Subject Resources link on the Library’s web page to find– Closed Reserve items (high demand items – 2hr

borrowing limit)– e-Readings (electronic copies of lecture notes, etc)

NB some e-readings may also be available via UTS Online

– Exam papers (if provided by Faculty)– Study guides (feedback welcome)

Books & JournalsWhat’s the difference?

Books Published as a single,

‘one-off’ item Each book sits on the

shelf independently Ideal for

– broad overview– general introduction to a

topic

Journals Published on a

continuous basis New issues added to

shelf at regular intervals Ideal for

– research studies– most recent information

Searching the Catalogue

Use Author and/or Title when you have the details of the book you need

Use Keywords when you have a topic in mind and want to find out what resources are available

Use Journal Title when you already know the name of the journal you need

Searching by topic in the Journal Databases

Come to the Library Skills Training Come to the Library Skills Training Sessions arranged by your lecturerSessions arranged by your lecturer

We’ll demonstrate worked examples of searches for journal articles on your topic

We’ll show you how to find and retrieve the full text of articles you need for your assignments

Book your preferred session time via the library webpages

Ask for help from

The Research Help DeskThe Enquiries & Loans DeskThe Telephone Help Desk 9514 3666Ask a Librarian (email enquiries) Library Chat http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/students/need-help