Introduction to the library : Physics Resources Nicola Conway October 2011
Aims of the session To help you: Use the library effectively, and make the most of our services and resources Know who to contact for help Format: Tour / Video Presentation Questions
Library basics Information for students: –New, Current and Researcher web pages : –Opening hours –Loan entitlements Durham University Contacts / support
The Physical Library Floors: Level 1: Arts and Humanities Level 2: Main entrance to the library Level 3: Sciences Level 4: Social Sciences
Subject Specific Support:
Searching the library catalogue Can be searched using a variety of methods –Author/Title (combined) for known item –Keyword –Classmark and Subject search Searches for print and electronic resources but does not search within them Can save searches and results
Online resources Which online resource? Databases –Journal Articles –E-books –Conference Papers –Theses
Online resources (2) E-theses at Durham –Electronic versions of Durham theses passed after 1 st October 2009 as well as selected theses dating back to 1938 –Service enabling you to borrow printed theses is currently suspended in order to scan the entire collection Research repositories/E-Prints –The SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) - Astronomy and Physics –INSPIRE – Particle Physics
Searching online databases Search a wide range of material Some provide full text –Institute of Physics electronic journals Some only provide bibliographic information –Web of Science –Can use ConneXions to see if Durham subscribes to the content No single database will cover everything
Obtaining items outside of Durham Visiting other universities e.g. Newcastle and Northumbria –Check their catalogues: Access to other libraries – SCONUL Access Scheme – Document Delivery Service –
Where to get further help Help and Information Point on Level 2 Online enquiries form: – Subject information pages: – Academic Support Team: –Nicola Conway – Physics Liaison Librarian
Library Video
Any Questions Nicola Conway: