Introduction to the library : Physics Resources Nicola Conway October 2011

Introduction to the library : Physics Resources

Nicola Conway

October 2011

Aims of the sessionTo help you: • Use the library effectively, and make the most of our

services and resources • Know who to contact for help

Format:• Tour / Video• Presentation• Questions

Library basics• http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/ • Information for students:

– New, Current and Researcher web pages : http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/information/

– Opening hours – Loan entitlements

• Durham University email• Contacts / support

The Physical Library

Floors:• Level 1: Arts and Humanities • Level 2: Main entrance to the library• Level 3: Sciences • Level 4: Social Sciences

Subject Specific Support: http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/physics

Searching the library catalogue• Can be searched using a variety of methods

– Author/Title (combined) for known item– Keyword– Classmark and Subject search

• Searches for print and electronic resources but does not search within them

• Can save searches and email results

Online resources

Which online resource?• Databases

– Journal Articles– E-books– Conference Papers– Theses

Online resources (2)• E-theses at Durham

– Electronic versions of Durham theses passed after 1st October 2009 as well as selected theses dating back to 1938

– Service enabling you to borrow printed theses is currently suspended in order to scan the entire collection

• Research repositories/E-Prints– The SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) - Astronomy

and Physics– INSPIRE – Particle Physics

Searching online databases• Search a wide range of material• Some provide full text

– Institute of Physics electronic journals • Some only provide bibliographic information

– Web of Science– Can use ConneXions to see if Durham subscribes to the

content• No single database will cover everything

Obtaining items outside of Durham• Visiting other universities e.g. Newcastle and Northumbria

– Check their catalogues: http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/resources/online/catalogues/

• Access to other libraries – SCONUL Access Scheme – http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/otherlibraries/

• Document Delivery Service– http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/borrowing/dds/

Where to get further help• Help and Information Point on Level 2

• Online enquiries form:– http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/enquiries/

• Subject information pages:– http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/physics/

• Academic Support Team:– Nicola Conway – Physics Liaison Librarian

Library Video

Any Questions

Nicola Conway:nicola.conway@durham.ac.uk