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Introduction to the library : Physics Resources
Nicola Conway
October 2011
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Aims of the sessionTo help you: • Use the library effectively, and make the most of our
services and resources • Know who to contact for help
Format:• Tour / Video• Presentation• Questions
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Library basics• http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/ • Information for students:
– New, Current and Researcher web pages : http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/information/
– Opening hours – Loan entitlements
• Durham University email• Contacts / support
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The Physical Library
Floors:• Level 1: Arts and Humanities • Level 2: Main entrance to the library• Level 3: Sciences • Level 4: Social Sciences
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Searching the library catalogue• Can be searched using a variety of methods
– Author/Title (combined) for known item– Keyword– Classmark and Subject search
• Searches for print and electronic resources but does not search within them
• Can save searches and email results
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Online resources
Which online resource?• Databases
– Journal Articles– E-books– Conference Papers– Theses
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Online resources (2)• E-theses at Durham
– Electronic versions of Durham theses passed after 1st October 2009 as well as selected theses dating back to 1938
– Service enabling you to borrow printed theses is currently suspended in order to scan the entire collection
• Research repositories/E-Prints– The SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) - Astronomy
and Physics– INSPIRE – Particle Physics
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Searching online databases• Search a wide range of material• Some provide full text
– Institute of Physics electronic journals • Some only provide bibliographic information
– Web of Science– Can use ConneXions to see if Durham subscribes to the
content• No single database will cover everything
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Obtaining items outside of Durham• Visiting other universities e.g. Newcastle and Northumbria
– Check their catalogues: http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/resources/online/catalogues/
• Access to other libraries – SCONUL Access Scheme – http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/otherlibraries/
• Document Delivery Service– http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/borrowing/dds/
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Where to get further help• Help and Information Point on Level 2
• Online enquiries form:– http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/enquiries/
• Subject information pages:– http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/physics/
• Academic Support Team:– Nicola Conway – Physics Liaison Librarian