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Wawasan Open Library
Library Orientation21 January 2007
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Welcome to WOU Library !To help preserve a clean & quiet environment
while you are in the library, please:
• Do not
• Switch off your cell phone or put it in silent mode
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Telephone Numbers
Circulation Desk :
• ROKL : 03 - 9283 8323
• ROJB : 07 - 5564 323
• ROIpoh : 05 - 2436 323
• Kolej Disted Stamford : 04 - 2296 579
• Main Library : 04 - 228 9323
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Library Services for Students
2 books from the General Collection for 2 weeks
Unlimited access to MyDigital Library
Computer & Printing Facilities
Inter-library Loan & Document Delivery Services
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a. Inter-library Loans (web-form) Inter-library loan charges will be transfered to the
requestor (estimate between RM10.00 to RM50.00)
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b. Document Delivery (web-form)
To request material NOT available in RO library
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Library Computers
How to register?
- Sign-in at your RO Circulation Desk
Not permitted to store any software or other data on the hard drives or alter the programmes installed on the systems.
Not to be used for chatting, instant messaging, game playing and viewing pornography.
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Information Formats
books (e.g. recommended readings, textbooks)
journals
audiotapes
videotapes
online information (e.g. course web pages)
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Find Books: Where do I start?
OPAC: MyCatalogue – Link is provided in every library webpage
MyCatalogue – the place to find books, journals, audio-visual materials & more owned by WOU libraries
Go directly to MyCatalogue
Refer to handout “Introduction to MyCatalogue”
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OPAC: MyCataloguehttp://www.wou.edu.my/library/finding_mycatalogue.aspx
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How can I search in MyCatalogue
Basic Search – Type in an author; title or subject
Exhaustive Search
Refer to the Catalogue Help section for detailed instructions
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Basic SearchHere you are. It is so easy
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Locating Library Materials
LOCATION CALL NUMBER BARCODE STATUSMain HD30.28 .D245 2003 0000004135 AvailableMain LB1028.5 .A83. Vol.24 0000005162 DUE
9/21/2006Main KL RCQA76.73 .C15.D424. 0000006289 Available
• Check that the item status is available• Copy the Call Number information• Locate the book on the shelves.
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How can I borrow books?
Proceed to book shelves
Take your book to the Lending Services Desk
Use your WOU card to borrow books
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MyLibrary accountTo check your fines; penalty fees &
loan activity
Borrower’s full record
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Renewals
processed in person or electronically
one renewal allowed for students
Materials held or recalled for another patron may not be renewed
Media ResourcesVideos and DVDs may not be renewed
Library ReserveReserve materials may not be renewed
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Online Renewals
Select overdue item(s) and click “Renew” button
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Online Renewals (continued...)
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Fines
20 cents per day per book
20 cents per hour per book for reserved books
RM1.00 per day for non-circulating materials
For a lost book – total overdue fines + current cost of the book + RM25.00 per volume as processing fee
RM50.00 for lost ID card
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Digital Library
Do not restrict your search to print collection
Consist of electronic databases, electronic journals & electronic books subscribed by the Library and selected reference resources available in the Internet
Restricted access
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How do I get to MyDigital Library Live?
Off-campus – Log-in with your user ID & password using single password method
What is Single Password?
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Single Password (via Student Portal)
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Single Password (via MyDigitalLibrary)
Student is required to login using
their student-ID
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What is in MyDigitalLibrary?http://www.wou.edu.my/library/finding_mydigitallibrary.aspx
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E-Book (Example: NetLibrary)
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E-journal (Example: Emerald Management)
PDF Format
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What Full Text Means
Full text means the entire text of a published article is made available on-screen. In most instances, full graphical display is included as well.
Access to full text articles in a matter of clicks.
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Find World Wide Web Resources
Locate general information
Current news events
Statistics
Points of view
Opinion on your topic
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WWW Resources
http://www.wou.edu.my/library/finding_usefulref.aspx
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Types of Search Tools
Search engines – Google; Yahoo; Ask
Subject Directories –Librarians’ Index; Google Directory; Yahoo!
Invisible web/Deep web - InfoMine
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Capturing electronic information
printing
copying and pasting
downloading to USB pendrive
forwarding to an e-mail account
Procedures vary depending on which database you are using and how you are accessing it. Consult the online help for further information
32Email : [email protected]
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