DBS Library Induction September 2011
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A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE DBS LIBRARY Induction Presentation September 2011
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An introduction to the services offered by the library of Dublin Business School for the academic year 2011/2012
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A BRIEF INTRODUCTIONTO THE
DBS LIBRARY
Induction Presentation
September 2011
USING THE LIBRARY = GOOD GRADES
IT’S YOUR
LIBRARY!
EASY
ACCESS
TO
RESOURCE
S
RESEARCH
SUPPORT
&
EDUCATIO
N
QUIET
STUDY
ZONE
PCS,
WIRELESS,
PRINTERS,
COPIERS…
TWO LIBRARIES
Postgrad & Law Library3rd floor
Dame Street building
AU
NG
IER
STR
EET
DA
ME S
TR
EET
Main Library2nd floor
Aungier Street building
OPENING HOURS
TERM –TIMEMonday to Thursday 9:00 – 22:00Friday 9:00 – 21:00Saturday 9:30 – 17:00
SUNDAY & BANK
HOLIDAY OPENING
(PRE-EXAMS)
LATE NIGHT OPENING
ALL SUMMER!
THE LIBRARY IN YOUR HANDS
THE LIBRARY COLLECTION IS EVER-GROWING!
50,000 books
200 print journals
Multi-media collection (DVDs, etc.)
eBooks
45,000 full-text eJournals
Online Databases with newspapers,
podcasts & more
ONLINE LIBRARYLibrary Catalogue,
eBooks, eJournals & Databases
Accessible from anywhere in the world
24 hour access Available on handheld
devices, e.g. Mobile phone, Blackberry, etc.
USING YOUR LIBRARY
Your Student Card is your Library Card– Use it to borrow from the Library.
Borrowing Allowances Undergrads - up to 6 items at a time. Postgrads - up to 10 items at a time.
Books can be renewed up to 12 times.
Different Lending Periods...
2 Weeks | 1 Week | 3 Days | Reference Only
Our Commitment: 1 core-text per 10 Students!
AUTOMATED SERVICES = MORE TIME FOR
YOU!
Quick Check
Online Booking (PCs | study rooms | classes)
via the Library website library.dbs.ie
Manage your Library Account Online
Dedicated Information Points
Library staff are always available to help
you with your library or research queries.
THE LIBRARY ONLINElibrary.dbs.ie
USE THE CATALOGUE TO FIND MATERIALS IN THE LIBRARY
MANAGE YOUR LIBRARY ACCOUNT ONLINE
STUDENT NO. & PASSWORD
Reserve Renew Review history
AND MORE... Favourite searches Search history Star ratings Reader reviews Reader preferences Google Preview Social book-marking sites
EBOOKS
access for all
www.dawsonera.com
Links also in the Library Catalogue.
800+ titles
Many core-texts available as eBook
Audio software – Listen Online!
24/7 access from anywhere!
LOG-INStudent Number & Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
Contact the Library for a personal Athens account & easy access to all of our online
resources.
JOURNALS & DATABASES
OFF-CAMPUS ACCESS VIA LIBRARY WEBSITEStudent No. & Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS
IN THE LIBRARY!
Books
Databases
Journals
WE ARE TO SUPPORT YOU!
TOPICS INCLUDE: Good research Essay writing Referencing Avoiding Plagiarism much, much, more...
CHECK OUT THE RESEARCH SKILLS SECTION OF THE
WEBSITE
Classes
Online
TutorialsGuides
Various Ways to Contact the Library
Information Points in the Library
Phone (01) 4177572 (AS) | (01) 4178745 (DS)
Email [email protected]
Instant Messaging - Ask a Librarian
KEEPING UP-TO-DATE @ library.dbs.ie
Updates on new databases, opening hours, classes and
much more...
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