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Mathematics Library Induction
Michael WhittonOctober 2012
University Library
Today’s session will cover
Basic information about using the library
Key places in the library for maths
The library website
Finding references on reading lists via WebCat
Some basics
(1)
Fire alarms
Using your mobile phone
Entrance Hall
Level 2
Eating and Drinking
Levels 1 – 3: covered drinks cold food
Levels 4-5: bottled water
only
Sit down to eat or drink
Printing and copying
Self-service copying and printing.
(Level 2 Right Corridor)
Printing and copying
Moneyloaders
(Level 2 Right Corridor)
Workspaces in the library
Level 2
iSolutions workstations
(Right Corridor)
Workspaces in the library
Levels 1, 2, 3 and 5
Group Study Rooms
Using the Internet in the library
Laptop and wireless access
Network plug-in points
iSolutions work stations
The Library Home Page
(2)
Borrowing Books
Finding what’s available in the library
Use Webcat or TDNet
WebCat terminals
Available on the internet (anywhere)
Borrowing and returning items
Loans Desk
Borrowing and returning items
Self-issue/ return units
Borrowing and returning items
Return boxes
No fines – but your card can be blocked
If a book is very late you will get a bill!
Break 1 – finding out about webcat
Finding items on your reading list
Key parts of a reference - books
Adams, R.A. (2006) Calculus: a complete course 6th ed. Toronto: Pearson Addison Wesley
Holds:• To reserve
if all copies are on loan.
• To transfer books between sites
• 1 week & long loans only
Number of copies and loan period & whether ‘On Loan’
This book is at the Hartley Library. Call number (QA 303 ADA)
We have some online books - over 40 in maths, plus over 700 on trial (Ebrary)
Key parts of a reference - journals
Journal Article
Nobile, A. (2010). On the use of naturality in algorithmic resolution. Journal of Algebra. 324(8), 1887-1902
It is easier to find journals on TDNet
Link to print details on WebCat
Useful details about journals (under full catalogue details)
Some print journals also available online are in storage.
Always check the full catalogue details.
Key features of each floor
Where your resources are kept
Level 1:
Journals
Per Q (Science & engineering
Per HA (Social) Statistics
Newspapers
Note – many journals are only online
Where your resources are kept
Level 2
Course Collection
Books in high demand
Overnight Loans
Where your resources are kept
Level 3
Books
Q Science QA Maths
(& Computing)
H Social Sciences HA Social
Statistics
What’s a call number?
A code to order the books on the shelves
Q1…Q25…Q102…QA5…QA402
Watch out for prefixes…pamphlet, quarto (=oversize book)…they are shelved separately
Where do I go if I need help?
Touch screen
Where do I go if I need help?
Floor plans
Break: Library Website and Webcat
Try to answer some of the questions on the laminated sheets
Help(3)
Where do I go if I need help?
Reception Desk:
basic library queries
book Group Study rooms.
Where do I go if I need help?
Assistive Technology Service.
Help students with disabilities and dyslexia.
Where do I go if I need help?
Level 3:
Subject Enquiry desk
Open Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Other sources of help…….
Podcast Tours– Library Website > Users > New Users
Self-guided tours at reception
Contact Me– [email protected]– 023 8059 2709
Credits (1) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2009). Edwin
McMillan Explains the Science Behind the 184 inch Cyclotron. www.flickr.com/photos/berkeleylab/3522998761/
(2) Britton, Ian (2004). Spiders Web. http://www.freefoto.com/preview/01-17-9/Spiders-Web
Other photographs © University of Southampton
(3) Leonard, Nick. (2006) Library. www.flickr.com/photos/jungle_boy/223447312/
