AMC improves shelf arrangement of books

 

From Wednesday, 3 June 2009, the AMC Library will begin changing the shelving arrangement of its collections to the Library of Congress classification system. This means books will have their shelf numbers changed from the decimal style (example: 333.956/56) to the alphabetic style (example: SH 328 .W35 2004). Books on the same topic will appear in a new location on the shelves.

The advantages are:

• Accurate call number details on the library catalogue • Matching call number details for subjects between AMC Library collections (such as books, print serials, audiovisual)

• Matching call number details to similar collections in Hobart branch libraries

• Easier to locate items on the shelves We expect to take 3 weeks in the reclassification of the collections. We apologise for any disruption that will occur during this time.

Ian Bollard – AMC Librarian

UTAS Library has now moved to using recycled paper

You suggested it in the Library survey… and we’re doing it! As part of our effort to become more environmentally sustainable, the paper which is to be used in all photocopiers and printers comprises 50% recycled pulp (from a mixture of office, home and industrial sources) and 50% virgin fibre from sustainably managed plantations, forest operations and sawmill wastes.

This will not add to the cost of printing and photocopying.

 Simple actions towards sustainability

Past examination papers

Examination papers in electronic form are available from the Library’s catalogue.

Need help finding the papers?  This online tutorial  shows you how to search the catalogue for them.

Further help and information is available at http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/exams.html

What we’re doing about what you told us in the Survey – part 3

This is what the Library is doing about the third issue you raised in last September’s Library survey:

that you need access to more computers to support study/research

• Student computers in the Library are supplied and funded by the University, rather than the Library. We will be meeting with IT Resources soon to discuss what might be done to address the survey results. Many of you used the anonymous survey comments section to tell us what you want and we’ll be using that information in our discussions.
• IT Resources are assessing the usage patterns of student computers so they can be located to best meed demand. Inveresk Learning Hub computers were rarely used and have already been relocated to the AMC and Launceston libraries.
• The Library plans to investigate establishing a pool of lendable laptops in the Library and will be assessing the feasibility, risks and costs involved.

Look out for part 4 of what we’re doing about the issues you raised in the Library survey – coming soon!

Full text access to 17th – 19th century British newspapers

 

17th and 18th century Burney Collection

Newspapers, pamphlets, and books gathered by the Reverend Charles Burney (1757-1817) represent the largest and most comprehensive collection of early English news media. The present digital collection helps chart the development of the concept of ‘news’ and ‘newspapers’ and the “free press”.

 

The 19th Century British Library Newspapers

The collection contains full runs of 48 newspapers specially selected by the British Library to best represent nineteenth century Britain. This new collection includes national and regional newspapers, as well as those from both established country or university towns and the new industrial powerhouses of the manufacturing Midlands, as well as Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Special attention was paid to include newspapers that helped lead particular political or social movements such as Reform, Chartism, and Home Rule. The Penny papers aimed at the working and clerical classes are also present in the collection.

Newspaper images can be magnified for easier reading or reduced for on screen navigation. You can save and print article images, create links and email them to others.

Please do ask a Liaison Librarian if you would like more assistance in using these new resources.