1. University of Malta Library Library Orientation Tour
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2. Opening Times October - June Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
16th June – 30th June
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 16:45 p.m.
Saturday :00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
July , 16th – 31st August, September
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 13:15 p.m.
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3. Students can use computer terminals to find books
The Library (online) catalogue lists books, journals, reports, and other material held by the library.
You can Search by
Author, Title,
Subject or Keyword.
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4. How to search by Author Type in the Author’s Surname And Press ‘Next’
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5. Remember the initial article of a title “the” or “a” should
How to search by Title
Type in title of book.
Remember the initial article
of a title “the” or “a” should
never be typed.
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6. Library Book Record Use shelfmark to look for books on the shelves
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7. Library Departments Circulation Periodicals Level 1
Reference Department
Short Loan
Melitensia & Theses Collection Level 2
Open Shelves
Archives & Rare Books
Audio-Visual Level 3
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8. Circulation Before borrowing books from the Library you must: -
Take the book to
the Circulation Desk.
Present your library card.
The book is then given a date stamp.
Returns, renewals and reservations for books are made at this desk.
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9. The Periodical Department
is the place where we
store (foreign) newspapers,
magazines and journals.
Journals are more current than books & contain a mixture of articles, editorials, book reviews, reports etc.
Students are not allowed to take them home.
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10. The Reference Department
Department is the
place to go for : -
Encyclopedias
Dictionaries
Atlases
Directories
Biographies
Books may not be taken out of this section.
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11. The Reference Department
Newly received books
are placed for a
fortnight in the far
end side of the
Reference Department
under “Recent Accessions.”
Patrons may reserve
new books and will be
notified when they
are available.
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12. Short Loan Department This is a small collection
of books taken from the
General Collection.
Books may be borrowed for: -
2 hours during the day
Overnight (before 5:00 p.m.)
On the weekend (Saturday before closure)
A photocopier is available in this section.
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13. The Melitensia Department
The Melitensia is the
place where we keep
books,
reports,
magazines and
newspapers about Malta.
Remember…….
No material can taken out unless it is checked at the Melitensia’s own Circulation Desk.
Photocopying is available inside the section.
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14. Searching for books in the Melitensia Department
When searching the online catalogue, click on Melitensia.
Type in title, author,
subject or keyword.
Locate the title of work.
Fill out form with details of book.
Hand the form to staff to fetch work.
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15. Theses Collection (closed access)
The Theses collection
is located within the
Melitensia Department
The same procedure is followed to search for material on the online catalogue
But remember to use the Theses Module
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16. Archives and Rare Books
The Archives and Rare Books Department collects and makes available for research purposes rare and unique material which documents history and culture of Malta.
The holdings include: -
Literary Manuscripts,
Historical papers,
Archival records of the University since 1800,
Bequests and donations.
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17. Audio-Visual Material
The Library holds a small collection of microfilm, microfiche, film reels, slides, videos, CD-ROMs, tapes, floppy diskettes and records on Level 3 of the University Library.
Subjects include art, biology, computers, education, history, mathematics etc.
Shelfmarks for books
accompanying audio-visual
material show the A/V abbreviation
e.g. HB171.5.V359 A/V
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18. Open Shelves – Level 2 Library of Congress Subjects and corresponding Classmarks
Philosophy – B-BJ
Psychology - BF
Theology/Religion – BL,BX
Archaeology - C
History – D-F
Geography – G-GN
Oceanography - GL
Anthropology - GN
Physical Education - GV
Economics – HB
Management - HD
Accountancy - HF
Business Studies – HF
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19. Open Shelves – Level 3 Library of Congress Subjects and corresponding Classmarks
Sociology - HM
Criminology - HV
Public Administration – JF
Law – K
Education – L-LT
Music – M
Fine Arts – N - NX
Architecture - NA
Linguistics – P
Language & Literature – PA - PZ
Mathematics & Computing – QA
Physics – QC
Chemistry - QD
Biology – QH
Anatomy – QM
Physiology - QP
Microbiology – QR
Agriculture – S-SF
Engineering – TA-TJ
Library Science - Z
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20. Photocopying
The Library provides various photocopying machines throughout the premises.
Self-service photocopy cards may be purchased at the circulation desk for
€6.00 (81 units),
€4.70 (re-charged card 81 units).
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21. Photocopying Guidelines
One article from a journal.
10 pages from a book if in one sequence, or up to 20 pages if taken from different parts (Copyright Act xiii 2000).
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22. Library Rules No food & drinks.
Keep mobile phones turned off at all times.
Bags must be placed in lockers (always keep your personal belongings with you).
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23. Library Rules Keep low voices. Take good care of books. 28/11/2018