1. Welcome to University Library Services Ashburne Library

2. You can use all three site libraries The Murray Library : Cultural Studies, Health, Natural and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Secondary and Post-Compulsory Education St Peter’s Library : Business, Computing, Education, Engineering, Law, Media, Psychology, Tourism Ashburne Library : Design, Fine Art, Glass & Ceramics, History of Art & Design, Photography, Video & Digital Imaging

3. Murray Library and St. Peter’s Library 24/7 during term time - all you need is your Campus Card Ashburne Library Term Time Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 8:00pm Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday10:00am – 1:00pm Find out when the libraries are open by : Checking the notices outside the Library Checking on the library’s website Picking up a leaflet Asking a member of library staff The libraries are open at times to suit you

4. Pick up your library/campus card and start using the library You can pick it up from the Student Gateway It’s for your use only, so keep it safe If you lose your card, tell us so we can organise a replacement quickly

5. How do I use the library computers? Use your University ID and Password to log on & print from library computers access your email account If you haven’t already done so, change your password from your date of birth using Selfcare on MySunderland.

6. Keep up to date with your University email account You will receive: important University emails messages from the Library your Athens username and account : to use the library’s electronic resources

7. University Library web pages

8. My Sunderland – the best place to start

9. A great place to study All the books on your reading lists Online resources Computing facilities Printing & photocopying Laptop loans Wireless access Scanning Specialist help Everything you need from your library

10. Searching the Library Catalogue Use the library catalogue to: Find the items you need Search for E-Books Place reservations Keep track of your account & renew your loans Search other university library catalogues

11. Journal Search....when you need more than books Use your University ID and password to access online journals

12. Help when you need it During induction and the beginning of term, you may be overwhelmed with the amount of new things to learn Don’t worry.....help is on hand from: the library website any member of library staff our email help service Live Chat Our Twitter account library induction displays (for information and freebies....including sweets!)

13. Live Chat Need a quick answer to a question? Get instant real time help wherever you are With Live Chat you can: Chat to library staff online and get instant answers your to your queries Receive links from relevant web pages and information sources Use screen sharing (desktop sharing) to show you how to to use online resources Check the library website for hours when this service is available

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15. Specialist help Make an appointment with your subject librarian if you require specialist help. Rose Pearson Jan Dodshon We hope you enjoy your time at the University of Sunderland