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Library orientation vet 2012
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- Slide 1Welcome to the [Campus] Library. My name is ……This session is to introduce you to the libraryWe will cover: go to slide 2
- Point out that these are the topics we will be covering in this session.
- Stress importance of students bringing their card with them to the library.If you need your items for longer than 2 weeks, you can renew or extend your loans, as long as no one has placed a reservation on themThe library will stamp the due date in your book. Remember to return the items by this date or you may be charged a fine (what is a fine = penalty). 20c per day per item, so for 5 items, that is $1 per day For printing and copying, the charge is 20c per A4 page in black and white, and $1 per A4 page in colour. A3 is double both For instructions on printing and photocopying, you can access one of the online tutorials.
- There are six campus libraries are at Collingwood, Epping, Fairfield, Greensborough, Heidelberg, and Preston.Most libraries open at 8:30am. You can check the library website for opening and closing hours for your campus.As a student of NMIT you can use and borrow from all of these libraries. You can borrow from one library and return to another. For example, you may be studying at Preston but live close to the Epping campus so you can return items to Epping, or you can put reservations on to collect items at a particular campus.Most loans are for 2 weeks and up to 10 items at a timeIf you need your items for longer than 2 weeks, you can renew or extend your loans, as long as no one has placed a reservation on themThe library will stamp the due date in your book. Remember to return the items by this date or you may be charged a fine (what is a fine = penalty). 20c per day per item, so for 5 items, that is $1 per day
- What would you expect to find in the library ?What are journals (=magazines)What’s Multimedia? = DVDs, Videos, CDsThere are different areas or zones in the library for you to work in:There are quiet study carrels for working individually, areas to talk and work in groups, areas to work on computers, and lounge chairs for talking or relaxing.
- Your login is also used when accessing the library websiteYou can search the catalogue, access databases, or check your own borrowing record by logging in.You can search the library catalogue for items across all campuses.Perform a search related to their course and explain briefly the results screen, and put a reservation on. Also demonstrate renewing items (your own account?)Point out links to the library blog, Delicious page and twitter.Point out the online tutorials for logging into accounts and making renewals and reservations. Also point out the MyPC booking link and links to general information about the library.
- Mention PCs and PC labs. Quickly mention the MyPC booking system, but more importantly point out that students can only use PCs for 3 hours each day.Talk about the use of laptops – how they can be used in the library or taken to class or wherever but are limited to 4 hours ( if applicable at your campus).
- Whichever way you access computers, you will need to loginThe same login works for all the computers and laptopsUsername =Password =And the login is the same each time
- The Student portal has information relating to your specific course, written by your teachers. It could include notes for class or assignment questions, etc. and Timetables and at the end of each semester,you will have access to your resultsTo set up your account, you use the same loginIf you would like help logging in, you can call the student login help desk on 8488 or use the email link on the portal Or ask at the library desk.
- When using your own laptop or mobile phone you select an internet browser such as Internet Explorer, and you will get a login screenUsername =Password =Tick the I agree then Log in
- Library staff can help you search the catalogue for resources for your assignments, and to find resources on the shelves.We can advise you on the best online databases for your subject area. And we can help you to reference material and write bibliographies for your assignments and essays, and to set up your account
- Ask for questions. Explain that we are going to go for a walk around the library to see the various areas.Thank people for their attention.Walk through different collections and point out call numbers relevant to their courseAlso demonstrate copying and printing procedure