1. Accessing library resources and on-line databases Autumn 2014

2. We are here to help! Meet your library Staff: Lorraine Naveed Abigail Anca

3. Two places to serve you Library, Ground floor, Block 16

4. Library Group Study rooms (LGS), Ground floor, Block 4. [Ten rooms can be booked online]

5. Self Service – Issue and Return

6. Borrowing and other services Opening hours Sun-Wed 8am-10pm; Thu 8am-8pm; Sat 9am-6pm. Borrowing Privileges Maximum of 10 items Loan Period – 7 days, can be renewed twice online Library Use Only – Reference books, Dissertations Other services Scanning, Printing, Computers, Photocopier, Laptops borrowing within LGS Block 4 Recommend a book

7. What online information resources are available to Middlesex Dubai Students ? http://www.mdx.ac/student-life/learning-resources/ 04 367 8124library@mdx.ac Variety of online information resources - ebooks, e- journals, reports, etc. Not free on the internet (via Google) Quick hands-on of how to: Access some of your resources Perform basic searches

8. Your Student Portal

9. Accessing resources

10. Your Library Catalogue Student Number e.g. M0012345 PIN = Date of Birth (ddmmyy) eg 010290 Student Number e.g. M0012345 PIN = Date of Birth (ddmmyy) eg 010290

11. Summon: a Google-like search to search across all online databases

12. Introduction to the Research Process: An online Free course – Register yourself Two sections offered in autumn 2014: You can choose either: Section A: Oct. 19 th (Sun) to Nov. 15 th (Sat) Registration Deadline: Oct. 15 th (Wed) OR Section B: Nov. 16 th (Sun) to Dec. 15 th (Sat) Registration Deadline: Nov. 12 th (Wed)

13. Help ? Staff Desk – Librarians Phone – 04 3678124 Email – library@mdx.aclibrary@mdx.ac Book-A-Librarian

14. Book-a-Librarian Book an appointment with librarian to get help on: Locating the resources offered by Middlesex University Any research question Booking can be made through Dubai library website: http://www.mdx.ac/student-life/learning- resources/library/

15. Thanks for Listening