*Newcastle College Library 2017* NB: A more up-to-date version of this presentation is now available at https://www.slideshare.net/nclcollibrich/library-induction-slideshare-version

1. to
Student Induction

2. Library Branches
 Our Main Library has Books; Journals;
Dissertation Support; plus Group and
Individual Study Space.
 IT Centres are available in Parsons
Building First Floor (plus Parsons TEN and
The HE Hub (SPACE Ground Floor) for HE.
 Further Independent Learning Spaces
can be accessed across the campus…:
- Lifestyle Academy (Room 1.18)
- Mandela Building (Room 302)
- Performance Academy (Room 213)
- Rutherford Building (Room 004)
- Trevelyan Building (Room 207b)

3. What We Can Do For You…:
Books
DVDs
Networked PCs Study Space
Photocopying
Journals
Reading Groups
Fiction
Magazines
Information
Accessibility Area
...and if you have a Student ID Card, you’re already a member!
Referencing
Help
IT Assistance
Dissertations
Wi-Fi

4.  We have over 50,000 books – fiction and non-
fiction.
 Search the Library Catalogue online at
http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk/
Books
 Higher Education students can borrow up to 15 books
at a time.
 Most books can be borrowed for 3 weeks.
 7-Day Loan texts may be borrowed for 1 week.
 Further Education students can borrow up to 10 books
at a time.
You can renew items up to 3 times, unless they are reserved.

5. DVDs and Journals
 We have a selection of DVDsavailable.
 Borrow any 3 DVDs for up to one week at a
time.
 As well as general interest magazines, we
stock specialist academic journals.
 Borrow any 6 magazines or journals for up
to one week at a time.

6. Fines
 Standard Book Loans : 20p per day
 7-Day Book Loans : 50p per day
 Magazine Loans : 20p per day
 DVD Loans : 50p per day
 We charge fines on Library items to
encourage their prompt return, so that
everyone can have the chance to use them.
Renew by email: renewals@ncl-coll.ac.uk
Let us know your email address, and we’ll remind
you when your loans are due.

7. Manage your Account online
 Go to http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk
You can renew items up to 3 times, unless they’re Reserved.
 Click “Login”, and type in your Student ID
Number and Library Password (if you have not
already set this, leave the Password box blank when you first log in.
You’ll then be prompted to choose a Password for yourself).
 On the Home Screen, click “Current Loans”
beneath the Search Box.
… then click the Renew icon to keep
your loans out for longer.
 Update your Library Account (e.g. if you change home/email address, or mobile
phone number) by clicking “Details” in the left-hand Menu.

8. Online Resources
 Specialist databases, e-books and online versions of
journals at the click of a mouse.
 Available 24/7, on campus or at home
 Easy to use, with up-to-date information
 Quality-controlled (unlike Google!)
 Coverage of all subject areas.
If prompted, logon with your usual College Username and Password.
http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk
 For Journal articles, use the
“Journal Search” box.
 For e-Books or Web resources, look for
these symbols in the Results…:

9.  Staffed I.T. Centres with Student PCs for “Drop-In”
use in Parsons Building Floor One (Plus Parsons TEN and
The HE Hub (SPACE Ground Floor) for HE students).
 Independent Learning Spaces are available across
the college…:
- Lifestyle Academy (Room 1.18)
- Mandela Building (Room 302)
- Performance Academy (Room 213)
- Rutherford Building (Room 004)
- Trevelyan Building (Room 207b)
 Easy Access to the internet, Moodle, specialist
software and e-library.
I.T. Facilities
 Black & White Printing.

10. s[+ your Student ID Number]
Wireless Internet
 Free Wi-Fi is available at all our sites.
Select the NCGguest network, then open your browser…:
Username:
Use your normal Newcastle College IT Password.
eg. s987654

11. Accessibility Area
 A quiet study area.
 Computer facilities for use by students with
disabilities.
 Accessibility aids including…:
 Specialist software
 Adapted keyboards, screens, wrist-rest
and tracker-balls
 Height-adjustable furniture and text
enlargers.

12. HE Study Room
 A designated Quiet Study Area for Level 4, 5
and 6 Students at Main Library.
 Individual study carrels
 Less distractions or interruptions than
elsewhere in College
 Previously-submitted Dissertations to
browse
 Help and advice from our Learning
Support Librarian

13. Other Services
 Group study space
 Black & White photocopying
 Free Wi-Fi
…and so much more.
Newcastle College Library Services – here to help you learn.
 Study advice and information

14. Learning Support
Library Services also offers training sessions and
online tutorials for staff and students, including…:
Don’t forget, the Library Staff are here to help – Please ASK!
 General Library inductions
 Personal tours of our facilities
 Information Literacy tuition
 Referencing & plagiarism awareness
 Using e-library resources
 Study skills

15. Monday 8.30am – 6.00pm
Tuesday 8.30am – 6.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 3.30pm
Thursday 8.30am – 6.00pm
Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm
 libraries@ncl-coll.ac.uk •  (0191) 200 4020 •  http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk
 Borrowed items can be returned through the
letter-box at the Library entrance if we are closed.
 Don’t forget, you can renew by phone, by email
or online.
Library and Learning Spaces
Opening Hours

16. The End
Thanks for your
attention…
and see you in the
Library!
Newcastle College Library Services Tel: (0191) 200 4020