BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Welcome to Elmwood College Library Online Induction Information for Staff and Students

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Introduction Hello and welcome to your virtual tour of Elmwood’s Library services To start the online tour please click on the Forward arrow

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Using this virtual tour Ready to start? To find your way around this tour either use the Back and Forward buttons at the foot of the page, which will take you forward or back one page at a time Or Use the Menu button at the foot of the page to move to the section you want to look at. If you get lost the Menu button will take you back to the Menu page. To quit this programme press the escape button on your keyboard

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Library location If you are not sure where the Library is located then play the video by clicking anywhere in the box on the right Main door entry You can skip the video and go straight to the Menu using the Menu link at the bottom of the page

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Menu Meet the staff Opening hours Electronic resources Rights and responsibilities Location and contact details Special collections Feedback Library online catalogue Referencing and bibliographyReferencing and bibliography Library committee Student information Staff information

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Meet the staff who are here to help and support you NeilChristineFiona NeilChristineRitaFiona

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Opening hours During term time we are open: Monday08:45 – 19:30 Tuesday08:45 – 19:30 Wednesday08:45 – 20:30 Thursday08:45 – 19:30 Friday08:45 – 16:30 Keep an eye on our display screen and notices around the Library for any changes especially prior to holiday periods

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Electronic resources The Library has produced a leaflet that lists the electronic resources that Elmwood subscribes to and gives information on other useful information gateways. You can access an online version of this leaflet by following the link below Electronic Resources If you require help in accessing electronic resources please contact a member of Library staff

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Rights and responsibilities We promote a culture of consideration for others so please: Remember you are responsible for the items you borrow Return your resources on time to avoid being charged fines for unauthorised late return Remember you are responsible for your own personal belongings Try to keep noise to a minimum Adhere to college acceptable use policy when using PCs Switch off your mobile phone before you enter the Library Do not bring in any food and keep your drinks away from the PCs

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Contact details The Library is located on the 1 st floor of the College overlooking the front car park Elmwood College Carslogie Road Cupar Fife KY15 4JB Tel: Fax: Street map of Cupar (PDF opens in a new window)

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Special collections EASI –Elmwood collection of autism resources Andrew Murray Memorial Collection –Elmwood collection of sports turf resource These collection can be accessed via our online catalogue Online catalogue link

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents How you can give us feedback In person to a member of Library staff Via our Library committee – Comments boxes Surveys Students can give feedback via their tutors

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Referencing and bibliography The Library has produced leaflets that help you create references correctly. They also cover the construction of bibliographies. Online versions of the leaflets are available via the Library catalogue and paper copies are available from the service desk Referencing and Bibliography Document

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Library online catalogue The Library has a catalogue of resources that you can access from the internet. If you wish to go directly to the catalogue please follow the link below Online catalogue link

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Library committee A committee constituted of staff, student and Library representatives meets 3 times per year. This is a useful forum to discuss Library issues If you are interested in joining this group please contact a member of Library staff Minutes of previous meeting are available on request

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Student information How to join the Library What you can borrow Library facilities for Students

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents How students join the Library Joining the Library couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is: Bring your college ID card when you wish to borrow a book or journal If you don’t have an ID card or are a distance learning student please contact us: or

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents As a Student you can borrow Up to 6 books at any one time – loan periods vary from 1 to 3 weeks Up to 2 journals – for 1 week Please remember to bring your ID card if you want to borrow resources

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Library facilities for students Access to 19 PCs Access to network points for laptops Printing, including colour Photocopying Access to a quiet study area Electronic resources Newspapers and journals Videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs Resources for borrowing to support you with your coursework

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Staff information How to join the Library Library facilities Copyright policy and advice Off air recording and OU programmes Minutes of College committee meetings How you can give us feedback

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Staff membership of the Library Joining the Library couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is: Fill in a Library membership form and have your staff photograph taken On receipt of your staff ID you will be able to borrow resources from the Library

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Library facilities Access to 4 PCs on the staff balcony Access to network points for laptop use Access to quiet study area Staff Development Library Newspapers and Journals Subject specific books for borrowing Videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs for borrowing AV equipment for borrowing Electronic resources Inter Library loans Reciprocal borrowing Personal book ordering service

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Copyright advice and guidance Each member of staff receives a copy of Elmwood’s Copyright Policy. There is a link to the online version below and it is also available on the college portal The Library Staff are available to provide advice and guidance on any copyright issues you may have Copyright leaflet Copyright policy

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Off air recording and OU programmes We hold a licence for recording programmes from terrestrial television stations including The Open University Schedules are available online: BBC - BBC HomepageBBC Homepage ITV - ITV HomepageITV Homepage Open University - Open University HomepageOpen University Homepage Please contact the Library for more information on this service

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Minutes of College committee meetings The Library holds paper copies of all College committee meetings These are available for you to access in the Library

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents As a member of Staff you can borrow At any one time you can borrow: Up to 20 books – for up to 6 weeks Up to 2 journals – for 1 week Other resources including Maps, CDs, DVDs, etc may also be borrowed Please remember to bring your ID card if you want to borrow resources

BackForwardMenu StaffStudents Finally We hope you enjoy using the Library and are able to find the resources to help you. Please remember that we are here to help NeilChristineRitaFiona