HE Music induction presentation

1. INFORMATION SKILLS
HE MUSIC

2. AIMS
To ensure that you’re aware of all the resources available
online
To ensure you can access the online resources from college and home
To ensure you are aware of the dangers of using Google

3. Searches return everything Google has access to
Sites pay to be at the top of the list
Web managers use techniques to improve their
ratings
Some websites will be silly or joking, others will be dangerous and
misleading
The Cons

4. Access the library from the college website or the student intranet

5. Online Resources

6. Library
Catalogue
Search for
Resources h
Access your library account
Student number

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13. Click the citation button to
reference the item
Note: The citation may not be Harvard so you will need to check

14. Click the citation button to
reference the item
Note: The citation may not be Harvard so you will need to check

15. Click the citation button to
reference the item
Note: The citation may not be Harvard so you will need to check

16. Online Resources
An extensive collection of research
databases including:
E-books
E-journals
Subject specific databases

17. Online E-
books
Once on the online resources page
you will find that the library has two
e-book collections.

18. Myilibrary
An in-depth e-book collection
for libraries
There are over 848 e-books
currently available for
your viewing

19. Live Performance
Try advanced search for more
obscure items

20. Try advanced search for more
obscure items
Music Production

21. Try advanced search for more
obscure items
Music Culture

22. Click ‘bibliographic detail’ for
more information

23. Search for a keyword/phrase within the book
Get the page numbers (with hyperlinks) to
where your keyword can be found in the
text.

24. Click ‘bibliographic detail’ for
more information

25. Get the page numbers (with hyperlinks) to
where your keyword can be found in the
text.
Search for a keyword/phrase within the book

26. Search for a keyword/phrase within the book
Get the page numbers (with hyperlinks) to
where your keyword can be found in the
text.

27. Click ‘bibliographic detail’ for
more information

28. Using
Discover
Search across a range of online and
Library based resources including:
Library Catalogue
E-books
E-journals
Set up an account within Discover to
create folders and save searches

29. Search with Discover
Type a keyword or phrase into
the Discover search box
Useful search
terms:
Live Sound Technologies
Music Event Management
Contemporary Music Performance

30. Create a Discover
Account

37. Research
Tips
Narrow publication date
Search by source type
Search by subject

38. Resources not included in the
Discover Service

39. Resources not included in the
Discover Service

40. Resources not included in the
Discover Service

42. B.O.B is an off-air recording and archive service.
What is ?
It allows you to record programmes over the next 7
days or retrieve programmes from the previous 7 days.
Search a huge archive of recordings from all users.
Create short video clips from programmes to embed
into a presentation or Moodle.
Anything that is recorded is held indefinitely for all
BOB users. Universities and Colleges from all over the
UK use this resource.

44. Use the search bar to search for
programmes or radio shows

45. Choose either a clip or full program
Check programs availability
Choose the length of program

49. EMBEDDING
CLIPS INTO PRESENTATIONS
http://bobnational.net/record/_8bIK7ewtbln
pUDIkIw5poKoU4IY

51. Subject Support
Use it to find:
Books /e-books specific to your subject area
Links to useful databases
Links to relevant websites
Subject Journals

53. Music Week
A digital version of the weekly
magazine kept in the HE library
Username
lrc@themanchestercollege.
ac.uk
Password
mancollege123
The source of news, data,
analysis and opinion from the
Music industry

55. The Unsigned Guide
Gets your music heard by industry
professionals
Puts your music in the spotlight
Gives you facts and figures about
the Music Industry
To login contact Andy Woods

58. Skills4StudyCampus
Take diagnostics tests on subject modules
such as reading and time management
Learn how to reference and avoid
plagiarism
Use as evidence of your personal
development when updating your
learner information (LIP)

59. Referencing
Why do I need to reference?
To avoid plagiarism by giving credit to the original source of an idea or piece of
information.
To support your work with the authoritative work of another author.
To demonstrate your knowledge of a topic and the research you have
undertaken.
To help readers of your work find the original source.
To improve your academic results

60. It is considered to be the theft of intellectual property
Plagiarism
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is using the words or ideas of others without referencing your
source and is a very serious academic offence.

61. For all your research…
For all your assignments…
For your final year dissertations…
Use…
Discover Search box
Library Catalogue
Online journals
BoB
Study Skills materials
Subject guides
And get….. BETTER MARKS!

62. Any Questions?
If you would like to go over anything at a later date please ask
the library for one to one sessions
If you have any problems with the electronic resources speak to a
member of the library staff
THANKYOU FOR LISTENING!!!