Library induction and orientation for new science undergraduates at The University of Nottingham

1. Welcome to the University Library Services Dinah Northall & Alison Johnson Science & Engineering Subject Team 2011/12

2. Key Libraries Hallward Library – University Park Arts and Social sciences George Green Library Science & Engineering Greenfield Medical Library – Queen’s Medical Centre Medicine and Nursing Djanogly Learning Resource Centre – Jubilee Campus Education and Computing James Cameron Gifford Library – Sutton Bonington Biosciences, Food Science, Veterinary Medicine

3. George Green Library Your home library Science & engineering subjects Course textbooks Wider reading from basic to research level Study spaces Computing facilities Helpful staff for advice More information at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/is/libraries/locations/georgegreenlibrary.aspx

5. Borrow and reserve books

6. Credit for photocopying and printingThe last 4 digits are your library PIN number

7. Entry Control

9. Flexible learning space

10. Interactive smartboards

12. words from titles

13. subject wordsUNLOC will tell you where the book is and if copies are available

14. Reading Lists A good place to start Often supplied by your lecturers Support studies by guiding and structuring your reading in relation to the modules you are taking List recommended, background or further reading Often refers you to a variety of resources (textbooks, periodicals, articles, websites or internet sources etc.)

15. Reading Lists Check Library Online Catalogue or Portal for handy online versions to save time Search by module title, module code or lecturer’s name to find the location of all items appearing on your lists No online reading list available? - search the whole of the Library Online Catalogue for each item identified on your paper bound reading lists.

16. Online Reading Lists

18. Look out for library location, short loan, oversize and pamphlet collections, items already on loan

19. Borrowing Books Need your University card Self issue machines or lending desk Up to 15 books Standard 8 week loan period Fines – for late return of books Remember to check your university email account

20. Getting hold of popular books Reserve – if all copies out Recalls possible after one week– if you have got it use it! Renewals – can renew via portal, catalogue or self-service machine…but not if book/s recalled… Use the Short Loan Collection on Floor B Use Ebook if available Essential introduction to ….

22. Select the “eBook Link to resource” hyperlink

23. Accessible on or off campus

26. Your PIN

27. Can request receipt (print or email)

29. Also have 16,000 electronic titles

31. Computer Room 97 PCs linked to all networked facilities Open 24/7 University card access via front entrance Can use http://pcfinder.nottingham.ac.uk to find a vacant computer

33. Plug-in points available

34. Laptops can be borrowed from the Lending Desk for 3 hours

37. 100 initial credits for copying/printing

40. Full demonstration at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/is/ilp/infoSkills/CoreMod/P2IUndergrad_1/Institutionallogin.htm

41. Full demonstration at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/is/ilp/infoSkills/Resources/alternativelogin.htm

42. The University Portal Portal – http://my.nottingham.ac.uk Personalised access to information about university services, your course, access to email.

43. The University Portal Another source of access to UNLOC and online reading lists Access to additional electronic library resources supporting your studies E-library Gateway Via Library tab

44. The Portal Library Tab

45. Getting Help… Service Points & Enquiry Desks Email library-science-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk Subject Librarians: Science Level C Dinah.Northall@nottingham.ac.uk Alison.Johnson@nottingham.ac.uk Printed & online guides nottingham.ac.uk/is/gettingstarted.aspx

46. Pathway 2 information http://webct.nottingham.ac.uk or http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pathways

47. Essentials for New Students University card and PIN Username and password for the network Check your University email UNLOC – online catalogue Online reading lists Come in and explore the library Attend further training sessions