Welcome to the Library

Faculty of Engineering and Physical SciencesDave Hirst Faculty Team Librarian for EEE and MACE2010

Aims of this session

• Introduction

• Library Resources

• Help

E Floor Sackville Street Building

The Joule Library

How to access the library?

• Access

• Borrowing

• Photocopying

• Study Rooms

Self-service

You can borrow up to

25 books.

What can I find in the library?

Books

Study spaces

Thesis

Journals

Wi-fi Printing

Photocopying

Binding

PC cluster

IT help

Your Library Pin

• Access your library account

• Issue, renew & reserve items

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Computers and Laptop areas

Photocopying, Printing and Binding

IT Support

• Computer Clusters

• Wireless

• Virtual Service Desk (VSD)

• Help Desks

The student portal

A Social Space

A Green space

• Help us by Recycling your waste !

Electronic Resources

Does the Library have its own website?

http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/

Reading Lists

Databases Subject Info

Research Skills

The Library Catalogue

How do I access E-resources?

Central username and password

Information Skills course

• Access via Student Portal.

Library blog

http://jrulenginfo.wordpress.com/

Is there a reading list for your course and where can I find it ?

Blackboard

So many websites so little time !

www.delicious.com/jruleps

Research Skills

Research Skills Training

Referencing Software

Keeping up to date

Using Databases

Using the Web

Research skills

Training Calendar

Endnote

• Bibliographic reference software• Store, organise, format references• Export references from databases• Compile bibliographies

• Courses run by Library staff at : http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/courses/calendar/

How to keep up to date.

• Alerts and Feeds

• TicTocs

• CiteULike

• Zetoc

Keeping up to date - Blogs

• http://www.blogsearch.com/

• http://blogsearch.google.com/

Which databases can I use?

• Useful ones include Compendex. Scopus,

Web of Science, Science Direct etc

• Library Subject pages

• Central username and password

Why use databases as your primary resource ?

• Peer reviewed

• Download straight to your desktop

• Searching thousands of articles in seconds.

• Current awareness services/ RSS feeds

Getting access to articles

• Electronic – download articles using the Find it@JRUL” tool.

• Printed - Library catalogue

How can I obtain an item that the library doesn’t have in stock?

• Document Supply

–Online via Student portal.

–Library enquiry desks.

I love the library how late can I stay?

•Joule Library – 9.00 to 8.00 weekdays + Sat – 9-6 and Sun 1-6

•Main Library open 7 days a week during semesters – Exam time 24/7

www.manchester.ac.uk/library

Is there anyone in the library responsible for my subject area?

Faculty Team Librarian for EEE and MACE

Dave Hirst Email: david.hirst@manchester.ac.ukBlog: http://jrulenginfo.wordpress.com/Bookmarks: http://www.delicious.com/jrulepsTel: 0161 306 4932

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