1. UPLift! is designed to work with Microsoft Office 2007. If required, a viewer can be downloaded from here. To interact with UPLift! view as a Slide Showhere Using the Library This section of UPLift! is aimed at Distance Learning students. It focuses on the core skills required to make effective use of the University of Portsmouth’s Library. For example, it will help you to locate books, journals and other resources for your subject, find out where to ask for help and have an item issued to you. Perhaps you know how to do some of these things already? Take the short quiz to find out. Perhaps you need to develop a particular skill? Take the link to find out more. If you would like some more help click on the Help! button, otherwise move to the next page using the arrow icon. Core Skills

2. Click on Q&A to link to a short quiz to see if you can do the basics of this skill. Click on the ? icon to find links to information, guides, video clips etc. to help you develop this skill. Move between slides by following the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen. Tick the box when you have completed the quiz. First of all, select Slide Show, then From the Beginning.

3. Core Skills Using the Library SkillCan I do this?Find out more Locate the main areas of stock for your subject in many libraries around the world using Dewey Decimal Classification scheme Know how to apply for a photocopy of a book chapter or article Understand the mechanics of applying for a print book within the UK & alternative strategies if you are overseas or have a tight deadline Understand the benefits of SCONUL Access (within the UK) describe local libraries available elsewhere Identify guidance and comply with copyright law for copying printed materials Identify who to call on for help Understand the difference between a reservation & a document delivery request & which you should use Identify guidance and comply with licensing copyright agreements for printing & using e-materials             

4. 364-5615-6400s Using the Library Core Skills Locate resources for yourself in any library. Try following these steps in your local library. 1. Choose the information you want to search for A language dictionary Criminology Languages Pharmacy Gun Crime Statistics Which numbers? Side effects of prescription drugs 2. Define the broad subject area where you might find it. Double click on photo to check 3. Use the local guidance to identify the shelves to browse. Double click below to find where they are at Portsmouth. Which numbers?

5. Using the Library Core Skills Know how to apply for a photocopy of a book chapter or article Click here to reveal the answer

6. Try again Using the Library Core Skills Understand the mechanics of applying for a print book within the UK If you are based in the UK you can apply for a loan on line from our Document Delivery ServiceDocument Delivery Service How will you know when to return your book? Click on the correct information

7. Using the Library Core Skills Understand the benefits of SCONUL Access within the UK, describe local libraries available elsewhere Click here to reveal the answer

8. Using the Library Core Skills Identify guidance and comply with copyright law for copying printed materials Click here to reveal the answer

9. Using the Library Core Skills Identify where to ask for help...... about my loans... about finding information for my assignment... outside of library staff hours At Document Delivery +44 (0)23 9284 3210 distlib@port.ac.uk At Document Delivery +44 (0)23 9284 3210 distlib@port.ac.uk From our Enquiry unit +44 (0)23 9284 3228 elib@port.ac.uk From our Enquiry unit +44 (0)23 9284 3228 elib@port.ac.uk Out of hours service +44 (0)23 9284 7777 Out of hours service +44 (0)23 9284 7777 ? ? ? ?

10. Using the Library Core Skills Understand the difference between a reservation & a document delivery request & which you should use Click here to reveal the answer

11. Using the Library Core Skills Identify guidance and comply with licensing copyright agreements for printing & using e-materials Click here to reveal the answer

12. Using the Library Core Skills This question gives information about the classification of material used by the majority of libraries in the UK. Below is a link to the University of Portsmouth's broad subject listing which you can use to find out a precise classmark (also known as shelfmark). http://www.port.ac.uk/library/home/location/classmarklist When visiting any library website/building lookout for this type of guidance which will help you find your way to the most relevant stock. Locate the main areas of stock for your subject including books, DVDs and journals areas of books and DVDs for your subject

13. Using the Library Core Skills You can apply for a photocopy of a book chapter or journal article here http://www.port.ac.uk/library/help/distance/articleschapters/ If it is available electronically we will normally refer you to where you may obtain it online. If it is required by your unit reading list or as research for your dissertation, we will supply either a photocopy or a copyright cleared scan depending on availability. According to demand, this will be e-mailed to you personally or posted within the relevant unit’s reading list. This service is available to both UK and overseas students but is limited by copyright restrictions (i.e. only one article from any one issue of a journal and no more than one chapter or 5% of any book (whichever is greater). Know how to apply for a photocopy of a book chapter or article

14. Using the Library Core Skills You can request a hard copy of any book from a reading list not available to you electronically from our Document Delivery Service. You will be sent the first available copy wherever possible for 4 weeks but at times of high demand you may only get a copy for 2 weeks (an extension for you to allow for postal delays). Each book will have a wrapper with reminders about renewals, recall & fines.Document Delivery Service Understand how to apply for a print book within the UK & what alternatives are available inside & outside the UK Unfortunately we can not post books out of the UK for reasons too numerous to mention here. You need to exploit our article/chapter delivery service as much as possible. Hint: Use Google Books previews to identify useful chapters. Do also investigate second hand purchase options on Amazon and Abe Books as these can be surprisingly cheap.

15. Using the Library Core Skills You can join SCONUL Access at the SCONUL Access site which tells you exactly what to do. When you have completed the online form you can look for libraries close to your home. Do check out their websites for more information on what they offer to users under the SCONUL Access scheme. You can also search their catalogues for appropriate stock.SCONUL Access siteonline form In case of queries phone, 023 9284 3210 or email library.registration@port.ac.uklibrary.registration@port.ac.uk Understand the benefits of SCONUL Access within the UK describe local libraries available elsewhere Unfortunately SCONUL Access only operates within the UK & Ireland. If you are based abroad please look at our general advice about using other libraries. If you discover local arrangements that may be useful to others, please inform us so that we can improve the advice we give to students.other libraries

16. Using the Library Core Skills One of the most common copyright questions we get asked is: Q. How much may I photocopy from books and journals? A.For private study or research you may copy, under “fair dealing”: 5% or one chapter, whichever is the greater, of a book 10% of a small book or report of 200 or fewer pages one article from any one issue of a journal Read the Copyright and Licenses section of our web pages to familiarise yourself with some other key issues.Copyright and Licenses You will also find notices near most self service scanners and photocopiers you see in the libraries you use. Identify guidance and comply with copyright law for copying printed materials

17. The Library Enquiries Service (Tel.(+44 (0)23 9284 3228) deals with all enquiries, including those related to borrowing, queries about your library account, fines, and subject-related questions.borrowing Visit the Contact Us section of the Library web pages for a range of ways to ask us forask us help including e-mail and on-line chat at specific times. You can even check the Library’s time zone before you call or chat. Or you can use our online form to ask questions. Library’s time zoneonline form For specialist subject enquiries, contact your Faculty Librarian by phone during officeFaculty Librarian hours or e-mail. When the Library Enquiries Service is unavailable urgent technical problems can be addressed by our Out of Hours service (Tel.(023) 9284 7777) Using the Library Core Skills Identify where to ask for help

18. Using the Library Core Skills Requests for Document DeliveryRequests for Document Delivery - Ideal service for Distance Learners Books requested from Document Delivery are collected from the shelf if immediately available or reserved on your behalf. As soon as they are ready they are posted out to the requestor’s nominated address in strict order of receipt of requests. Books should arrive within 48 hours of posting. Reservations - This service is not suitable for Distance Learners A reservation will only be registered if every copy of the title reserved is out on loan & unavailable to collect immediately from the library shelf. The first copy of a reserved book returned will be captured by library staff and the reader waiting for it will be notified to collect it. Hint: Items showing as Not-reservable are either electronic and therefore available to you online or have copies on the shelf available for loan. Understand the difference between a reservation & a document delivery request & which you should use

19. Using the Library Core Skills The copyright limits for printing from our e-resources are exactly the same as those for copying from a printed source: For private study or research you may print, under “fair dealing”: 5% or one chapter, whichever is the greater, of a book 10% of a small book or report of 200 or fewer pages One article from any one issue of a journal Our licences for the use of e-resources are for students to access for private study or research. You are contravening these licences if you redistribute material you have downloaded. When sharing useful sources with your colleagues give references. DO NOT post pdfs or print outs. Read Copyright and Licenses section of our web pages to familiarise yourself with some other key issues. You should also find notices near any publicly available self service scanners or photocopiers you may use.Copyright and Licenses Identify guidance and comply with licensing copyright agreements for printing & using e-materials