Library’s 2008 annual report now on our web site

The Library’s 2008 annual report is now published on our web site. The annual report highlights developments and improvements to the Library’s services and facilities, our support for teaching learning and research, and demonstrates how we are working with wider University, Tasmanian and library communities.

The 2008 annual report is available from the Administration link under About us on the Library’s home page

or at http://www.utas.edu.au/library/about/annrep/annual_report08_web.pdf

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!

What we’re doing about what you told us in the Survey – part 2

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

that course-specific resources should be easier to find and access

• Subject guides to resources in specific subject areas have been revamped and not only lead you to the best Library resources for your area but allow you to leave comments and rate those resources. Check out the guides at: http://utas.libguides.com/index.php
• The Library is planning a pilot project to create online unit reading lists with links to electronic versions of all reading list items. The online reading list would be accessible from MyLO and the Library’s catalogue. We’ll start with 3 units in Education and Nursing -and if the pilot is successful we’ll begin planning how we might do the same for all off-campus or online units.
• We’re also investigating how to make Library resources and information more visible from within MyLO units.
• Check out our new ‘how to…’ videos at http://www.utas.edu.au/library/online_tutorials/Onlinetutorials.html. The first 4 show you how to find reading list items in Reserve and eReserve, how to find journal articles and how to search our catalogue. We’ll be developing more of these helper videos during the year.

Look out for part 3 of what we’re doing about the issues you raised in the Library survey – coming soon!

Scopus to provide citation information for ERA

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced that Scopus will provide citation information for the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative, Cluster One evaluation. Cluster One will include physical, chemical and earth sciences.

Scopus is a multi-disciplinary citation database indexing peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, book series and patents.

Contact your Liaison Librarian to learn how to make the most of searching in this database or to find out more about metrics used in ranking publications.

Having problems accessing Blackwells or Wiley Library ejournals?

 

Blackwell Synergy are merging into Wiley Interscience and as part of this process there was no access to the Blackwell or Wiley ejournals over the weekend.

 

Although this process was due to be completed today (Mon 30th June) we have been advised today that the move to the Wiley interface is still in process and therefore problems remain.

Please try accessing your favourite titles in a day or so.

 

We thank you in advance for your patience during this transition.