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Library Induction2015-2016
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Table of contents
1. Gsis.libguides.com………………………………………………………………..3
2. The library catalog, Destiny……………………………………………………...4
3. Accessing your Destiny account………………………………………………...5
4. Accessing library resources
a. Books………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
b. Databases……………………………………………………………………………………………10
c. Periodicals……………………………………………………………………………………………11
5. Useful apps 2
gsis.libguides.com
This is the library’s website. Use it to…
● find information about library services
● access online resources
● learn how to cite your sources
● get help with research
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Destiny, the library catalog
The library catalog, or OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) to give it its full name, is Follett Destiny. This is our first year using Destiny; we used to use another system called Oliver.
The catalog contains records of all physical resources held by the library. Use it to search for…
● books
● DVDs
● magazine archive
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Accessing your Destiny accountUse your school login to
● Check due dates and renew books
● Hold books
● Create reading lists and share them with others
● Make and receive recommendations
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Accessing library resources: books
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The library stocks over 20,000 items including books, a magazine archive and DVDs.
Books are organised by language. Fiction books are organised by genre. Non fiction books are organised by subject, according to the Dewey Decimal system.
DVDs are for staff use only.
Borrowing and returning materialsThis school year we have introduced a self check out and return kiosk.
Use your student card to borrow and return books yourself.
The loan period is two weeks. You can renew books yourself using your Destiny account, but only before it becomes overdue.
We do not charge fines for late returns. Lost and damaged materials will be charged at the list price plus 20%.
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Using the catalog to find books
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Locating a specific book
Accessing library resources: databases
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We subscribe to a number of databases in both English and German.
From these databases you can access a wide variety of resources such as
● ebooks● articles from newspapers,
magazines and scholarly journals
● primary sources
Accessing library resources: periodicalsWe subscribe to a number of physical magazines and newspapers which are available in the library.
We also subscribe to PressReader, which allows you to access thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world in their original format.
Access is automatic on the Peak. Use the free app to download issues. Create a free account to unlock additional features like bookmarking.
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Useful apps
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