Do you need beginner computer skills help?

 

Key ICT is a new program which offers students beginner computer skills training – the core skills you need to succeed at UTAS. The program comprises 4 sessions: Introduction to computers, File Management, Network and Word Processing.

Registration forms are available from all libraries – ask at the Client Service desk.

The classes commence at the Launceston campus Library and the Morris Miller Library (Sandy Bay campus) on Monday, 2 March, 12 – 2 pm.

For further information please email Karmen.Pemberton@utas.edu.au or telephone 6226 2395

Great new online interactive tutorials to help you with your reading list

Just in time for the start of semester! Have we got something really captivating for you!

Try out these great new online and interactive tutorials – learn how to find books and journals on your reading list.

http://www.utas.edu.au/library/online_tutorials/Onlinetutorials.html

UniStart Library Quiz Answers

Part 1
Circle the correct answer to each question.

1. What do you search to find out if the library has a book you want?
B. University of Tasmania Library Catalogue

2. If you are not sure of the exact wording of the title of a book you want, which search would you choose when using the Library catalogue?
B. Title Keywords search

3. The catalogue gives you “Morris Miller” as a location for a book you want. Where is the book located?
B. In the Morris Miller Library at the Sandy Bay Campus in Hobart

Part 2
Interpreting References on your Reading List
Reading lists will have references that refer to different types of information sources. You need to be able to recognise the type of information source you are looking for before you start searching the library catalogue.
What type of information sources are the following references referring to?
Circle the correct information source type for each reference.

1. Vivekananda, K & Shores, P 1996, Uni is easier when you know how: success stories, study secrets, strategies, Hale & Iremonger, Sydney.
A. A book

2. Williams, L & Germov, J 2001, Surviving first year uni, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, N.S.W., pp. 75-90.
C. A chapter or book section

3. Haskins, D 1999, ‘Culture shock’, College Teaching, vol. 47, no. 1, p.122.
B. A serial article

4. Dawson, J & Conti-Bekkers, G 2002, ‘Supporting international students’ transition to university’ Focusing on the student: proceedings of the 11th Annual Teaching Learning Forum. Professional Development@Learning Development Services, Edith Cowan University, Perth W.A. pp. 87-93
A. A conference paper

Part 3
Circle the correct answer to each question.

1. Where are books that are in high demand located in the library?
B. In the Reserve Room in the library

2. Chapters or sections of books that are in high demand are often scanned and made available via:
A. eReserve

3. To access an electronic library resource (eg. e-reserve) what password will you be asked for?
C. University Email password

4. Which source below would you choose if you were reading narrowly?
A. An article from a serial or journal

5. What do you need to use to borrow books from the University of Tasmania Library?
C. University of Tasmania ID Card.

ENGINEERING COLLECTION VIA INFORMIT

Engineering Collection via Informit

This database covers all broad engineering fields, including Civil engineering, Engineering of railroads & roads, Mining & related operations, and Sanitary & municipal engineering as well as specialist engineering areas. The Engineering Collection provides access to full text from a range of journal articles, conference papers, working papers and other reports and is produced in collaboration with Engineers Australia.

Try some of these journals in the Engineering Collection:

• Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering

• Australian Journal of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• Australian Journal of Structural Engineering

• Transport Engineering in Australia

• and many others..

Further information: contact your Liaison Librarian

Passport GMID database is now available for you

The Library has recently subscribed to Passport GMID, a vast resource of business intelligence on industries, countries and consumers. It supports a wide range of courses, including international business and marketing, economics, social sciences, humanities, international relations, travel and tourism, hospitality management and food marketing.

These are some of the highlights:

Intelligence on Countries

* Internationally comparable demographic, economic and ‘other’ country statistics

* Analysis of business environment and economic outlook

* Country and regional profiles

Intelligence on Industries

* Market size data for hundreds of consumer products

* Forward-looking industry analysis and sector reports

* Company profiles, market shares and brand shares

Intelligence on Consumers

* Detailed income, expenditure and lifestyle statistics

* Analysis of lifestyles and changing demographics

* Emerging consumer trends and attitudes

You can access Passport GMID by going to http://www.portal.euromonitor.com/portal/server.pt or following the link from the Library’s databases page.