2. Today
We‟re going to show
you how to get started
on:
–Library use
–IT resources
–Support services
then tell you how to
find out more.
See the wallet for more
details
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4. Why do I need my student card?
Entering the library Know your PIN – your card
won’t work without it
Reserving, borrowing,
renewing
Photocopying & printing…
2014
….and so much more
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6. What‟s my password for?
Computers
Blackboard
Evision
Pebblepad
Email
• Same password
• Different username : ealamb becomes
ealamb@student.bradford.ac.uk
Only change your password from the university home
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10. How often should I check my email?
At least once a day
Your Bradford email
account is the main means
of communication between
you and the university
You have a quota – check
you don‟t exceed it!
We cannot retrieve deleted
emails once the delete
items folder is emptied
Access from university
@LibraryUoB internal home page
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12. Why do I need a library when I‟ve
got the internet?
Quality
information
Not everything is
available online
We pay so you
don‟t have to
We can help
MARKS!
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14. How do I find a book?
Use the Library Catalogue!
Search by Author, Title or
Keyword (subject)
Health Studies collection
on Floor 0
All change in October!
Main sequence will start at
001 on floor 2.
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22. How do I know which books I
need?
Online Reading Lists
Access via
Blackboard or from
the university home
page
You don‟t have to
read the whole list!
Recommended
reading, but other
titles may be just as
useful
Staff files: photocopies
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24. How do I borrow books?
Self-issue: use your
library card and your
PIN
Self-service
Return machine
Problems? Ask staff
at the enquiry point.
Renew online or by
phone
….or pay the price!
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26. How long can I keep this book?
Loan period inside
book and on
catalogue
Renew using the
library catalogue….
….unless someone
else wants it
Reserve using the
library catalogue
Pick up reservations
from the Self-Service
room
Please pick up your
reservations or
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contact us!
28. How can I save money?
Think before you buy
books – you can use the
ones in the library
Avoid fines!
Bring your books back on
time or renew them online
Check your emails from the
library
If your book has been
reserved by someone else, try
buying second hand
Check what you print!
Free printing credit
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30. How can I save my work?
The most secure method is
your file space on the
University server: „My
documents‟
Save attachments to a known
location
Keep backup copies in
DIFFERENT locations
Computer / printer failure is
no excuse for non-
submission so…..
Back up! 30
32. There‟s 10 minutes to go to my
deadline. Where can I print out my
work?
Plan ahead!
Need printer credit
Self-service printing
Send printing, then log into
“Library MFD”
Defaults to black & white,
double-sided
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34. Where can I use a computer on
campus?
I have my own laptop What if I don’t?
Wireless access in most PC rooms around campus
buildings • Library
Virus checking software • Richmond
• Student Central
Uborrow laptop loan
Educational use ONLY
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36. Can my friend use my
password?
Keep your password And PLEASE
secure, and change it Don‟t lend your card
frequently Take care of your
Don‟t reply to phishing possessions!
emails
Take care with social
networking
If it seems too good to
be true – it probably is!
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38. Why can‟t I find this book?
If all copies
are on loan, Is it
place a available
Which reservation as an
library is ebook?
it in?
Is it on
loan?
Check Check the
the classmark
collection
Quick
Service
Collection
Which
library is
it in?
40. HELP! I‟m stuck. Who can help me?
Help with work Help with other stuff
Student Central
Information desk
Disability services
Subject librarians Counselling
Enquiry point Careers
IT Help Student Union
Workshops Hub
Finance
Learner Development Unit
Accommodation
Registration
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42. We‟ve been told to work in a group.
Where can we meet?
Student Central In the library
Group study rooms booked
Atrium through library catalogue
Group work area on floor 0 42
Online
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44. Can I use my phone?
Can only be used in the
PhoneZones (stairwells) THE
I‟M IN
Switch them off or to silent
LIBRARY!!!
Use Airpac
http://www.braduni.mobi/ or
http://m-catalogue.brad.ac.uk
to check the library catalogue
on your phone
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45. PLEASE consider other users
• Know your zones!
– Silent areas
– Quiet discussion
– Group work
• Food: Keep it clean!
• Drink: Keep a lid on it!
• Use the recycling bins
• Look after books and return or
renew them on time
Help us to keep this a
pleasant learning
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environment
46. More help
Teaching sessions throughout Tours of the library and
your course: Student Central
Finding journal articles
Referencing
Plagiarism avoidance for new
students
Obtaining books and articles
we don‟t have here
Extra workshops
– IT skills
– Study skills
– Library
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48. What do I do next?
Username and password
Check your email
Find PIN
Charge card for photocopying and printing
Blackboard
Contact
Anne Costigan
Room 1.6, Floor 1, JB Priestley Library
Tel 01274 233372
E-mail A.T.Costigan@bradford.ac.uk
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Editor's Notes
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Undergraduate Students - 8 items plus 6 Quick Service items.Postgraduate Students - 14 items plus 6 Quick Service items.Non-Academic Staff - 8 items plus 6 Quick Service items.Academic Staff - 14 items plus 6 Quick Service items.
Mention paying fines in self-service room (cash only)