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Welcome tothe Library
http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/library/index.aspx
Aim of session
• Introduction to the library, its services and resources.
• Live demonstration of how to access some of our resources.
What do Library and IT do?
• Resources
• Equipment loan
• Student computers
• Wi-Fi access
• Experts
On campus resources and facilities available for all to use
Library and IT home page - where to find general information about the library...
Accessing the library resources- log into myUniHub to access library resources
My Library - where to find library resources
Support for Distance LearnersAdditional library services for students studying at a distance:
•Postal delivery of books – cost of return post
•Electronic delivery of photocopies of journal articles and book chapters - £2/£3 per request
•SCONUL Access card – using other university libraries
For registration and request forms go to:
http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/library/services/distance/index.aspx
UniHub > Your Study > Library & IT Support > Library Services > Studying at a Distance:
Phone and online help• Web HelpDesk
http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/support/webhelpdesk/index.aspx
One stop shop for all university enquiries
• Ask a Librarian http://askalibrarian.mdx.ac.uk/
An online library enquiry service
• Library Subject Guideshttp://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/homepage
Introduces subject resources, help and information on services and facilities available to you
• Free Middlesex Uni app for Android, Blackberry and iPhones http://www.flickr.com/photos/sharynmorrow/30586814/
Where can I get help?Expert advice...
• Finding and accessing library resources
• Subject specific enquiries
• Literature searching
• Referencing advice
Support is available online or in person.
For more information contact Sandra Celada, Liaison Librarian for IWBL: http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/content.php?pid=217011&sid=1804508
Library resources a selection of resources
available to you...
Library subject guides
The library provides a range of online subject library guides: http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/homepage
Some guides which may be of interest are:
• Work Based Learning and Professional Practice library guide
• Distance Learners guide
• Referencing & Plagiarism
Electronic resources
• E-books – download or read online
• Databases – subject specific collections of e-journals
• E-Journals – look up individual journals by title or subject area
• Middlesex University Research Repository - an open access digital archive of Research Projects & Theses, journal articles written by Mdx staff, etc
Where to look for information
Library Catalogue:
• The best place to search when you are looking for a specific book/e-book or journal title.
• Searches all the library’s resources, except individual journal articles.
Where to look for informationSummon:
• Searches the library catalogue plus the library’s databases for individual journal articles in one simple search.
• Searches across most of the libraries databases, irrespective of subject areas.
• Easy to refine your search results by: full-text online, content type –e.g. scholarly publications, publication date, etc
• Some glitches! – see here http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/content.php?pid=217011&sid=1889443
Where to look for informationDatabases:
• Usually subject specific, e.g. Business Source Complete, PsycInfo, Literature online
• Use the Advanced Search where possible
• Often has more advanced search functionality than Summon
• Use the Library Subject Guides to find the suggested databases for your subject area
