DBS Library Induction September 2011

A Brief Introductionto theDBS Library
Induction Presentation
September 2011

Using the Library = Good Grades

Easy Access to Resources
Research Support & Education
PCs, Wireless,
Printers, copiers…
Quiet Study Zone

Two Libraries
Main Library
2nd floor
Aungier Street building

Opening Hours
Term –Time
Monday to Thursday 9:00 – 22:00
Friday 9:00 – 21:00
Saturday 9:30 – 17:00
Sunday & Bank Holiday Opening
(pre-exams)
Late Night Opening all Summer!

The Library in Your Hands
The Library Collection is Ever-Growing!
50,000 books
200 print journals
Multi-media collection(DVDs, etc.)
eBooks
45,000 full-texteJournals
Online Databaseswith newspapers,
podcasts & more
Online Library
Library Catalogue, eBooks, eJournals & Databases
Accessible from anywhere in the world
24 hour access
Available on handheld devices, e.g. Mobile phone, Blackberry, etc.

Using Your Library
Your Student Card is your Library Card
Use it to borrow from the Library.
Borrowing Allowances
Undergrads - up to 6 items at a time.
Postgrads- up to 10 items at a time.
Books can be renewed up to 12 times.
Different Lending Periods...
2 Weeks| 1 Week | 3 Days | Reference Only
Our Commitment: 1 core-text per 10 Students!

Automated Services =More Time for You!
Quick Check
Online Booking (PCs | study rooms | classes)
via the Library website library.dbs.ie
Manage your Library Account Online
Dedicated Information Points
Library staff are always available to help you with your library or research queries.

The Library Onlinelibrary.dbs.ie

Use the Catalogue to Find Materials in the Library

Manage your Library Account Online
And More...
Favourite searches
Search history
Star ratings
Reader reviews
Reader preferences
Google Preview
Social book-marking sites
Student no. & Password
Reserve
Renew
Review history

eBooksaccess for all
www.dawsonera.com
Links also in the Library Catalogue.
800+ titles
Many core-texts available as eBook
Audio software – Listen Online!
24/7 access from anywhere!
Log-In
Student Number & Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)

Journals & Databasesoff-campus access via library websiteStudent No. & Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
Everything You Need is In the Library!
Books
Contact the Library for a personal Athens account & easy access to all of our online resources.
Journals
Databases

We Are to Support You!
Classes
Online Tutorials
Guides
Topics include:
Good research
Essay writing
Referencing
Avoiding Plagiarism
much, much, more...
Check out the Research Skills section of the website

Various Ways to Contact the Library
Information Points in the Library
Phone(01) 4177572 (AS) | (01) 4178745 (DS)
Emaillibrary@dbs.ie
Instant Messaging - Ask a Librarian

Keeping Up-to-Date @ library.dbs.ie
Updates on new databases, opening hours, classes and much more...
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