UTAS Library now offers you a blog which will update you with information on electronic resources. In the first instance you will find maintenance and known issues listed but it is also intended to keep you up to date with general eresources information.
Check it out here
We are seeking feedback from staff or students on After hours Advanced IT support in the Morris Miller Library
(i.e. after 4pm Monday to Fridays or Weekend Support ) - please take some time to fill in the online survey
UGrow – USucceed
A series of workshops to help you develop the skills you need to succeed!
See the webpage for more information
The Document Delivery requesting system is now open again for you to begin requesting. We have installed new software on our system, so if you encounter any problems, or peculiarities, please contact the Document Delivery Service immediately.
Student Services offer a range of Fact Sheets on the subject of tertiary examinations:
Our libraries offer you excellent study spaces and our opening hours can be found at http://www.utas.edu.au/library/about/openhours/openhours.html
We wish you well in your exams.
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
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.
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
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
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.
