This document provides an overview of library skills and resources for students at the University of Winchester. It outlines the main services and collections available, including accessing electronic resources, using the catalogue to find and borrow books, searching databases to find journal articles, and utilizing interlibrary loans. Contact information is provided for library staff who can provide expertise and assistance with using these resources.

1. Library Skills 2011 Siân Hewlett MCLIP, Assistant Librarian HSS

3. Access to electronic resources

4. Space for quiet study

6. Borrowing books Cottrell, S. (2008). The Study skills handbook (3rd ed.). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

9. Author, Title

11. Shelf mark = 378.17/COT

12. Dewey Decimal Classification

13. Reserve

14. Topics and Advanced Search

16. How many books? 15 x Standard Loan (4 weeks) 5 x 7 day Loan 4 x 3 day Loan OR 24 hour Loan ***Fines for late items*** Renew: phone 01962 827306 email: Libenquiries@winchester.ac.uk In person My Account

18. The number on the back of your Student ID / Library Card.

20. Inter Library Loans £2 £2 per request Normally arrives within 3 – 10 days

21. The Library Website

24. Searching the Catalogue for Specific Journals Journal of the British Archaeological Association

28. Online resources & Journal Articles

36. Other useful databases

37. Academic Search Premier Multi-disciplinary database

38. Anthropology & Archaeology – not Full Text

39. Bibliographic information about articles and books, provided by the Council for British Archaeology

40. Maps and Map data

41. Electronic Journals Service Search articles by author, title, abstract or word in the text

42. Multi-subject; not always Full Text

43. Virtual Library Tour using the Library and Library services

44. Need somewhere quiet to study?

45. Silent Study Area – next to the Windows on each floor

46. Clearing you Desk – please use the White Trolleys

47. Need a space to do group work? – our 7 Study Rooms

48. Keys are available from the Enquiry Desk The Study Rooms can not be booked in advance

49. The Library Training Room – Middle Floor Can be used for group work – check the door for prior bookings

50. Need to photocopy or print? Use the wall machines to add credit

51. Photocopiers on the Top Floor

52. Want to rent a DVD? Only £1 per night!

53. Want to read a Newspaper? Daily papers on the Lowest Floor

54. Have any Library Questions? Please ask at the Enquiry Desk

55. Any Questions? sian.hewlett@winchester.ac.uk