1. An overview of Information and Library Resources Elaine Blair, Science Faculty Librarian

2. Welcome to the Library

3. What does the Library offer? Open 7 days of the week during term time Weekday early morning and late night opening (7am-midnight) Self service Renew and request books online Access databases, ejournals, ebooks & exam papers from anywhere (DS password) Different work environments – group and silent study space

4. How do I find information? SUPrimo search http://suprimo.lib.strath.ac.uk/ http://suprimo.lib.strath.ac.uk/ Easy way to search our collections It’s just like Google. Type in some words A lot of books and journals are now available electronically

5. SUPrimo search

6. Where will I find different subjects? Level 5 – Arts & Humanities, Planning, Architecture, Literature, Law, Children’s Collection, Music, Maps & Atlases, Media Level 4 – Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Science, Psychology, Business, Education, Language, Social Sciences Level 3 – Entry point, Enquiry Desk, Short Loan, PC areas Level 2 – Group discussion space, newspapers, Library Shop, Posters Plus, assistive technology facilities Level 1 – Serials, Government Publications, Silent study area

7. PC area – Level 3

8. Group discussion rooms – Level 2

9. Group discussion pods – Level 2

10. Silent Study – Level 1

11. How do I start using the Library? New student guide: http://guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/newstudents http://guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/newstudents Don’t worry – the Library offers detailed and subject specific training which you can attend after you have settled into your course

12. How do I get Library and IT help? Main Enquiry Desk on Level 3: Email: help@strath.ac.ukhelp@strath.ac.uk Telephone: 0141 548 4444 Out-of-hours Library & IT Support Email: ooh-support@capita.co.ukooh-support@capita.co.uk Telephone: 0141 548 4444 Subject enquiry desks on Levels 4 and 5 Website: http://www.strath.ac.uk/libraryhttp://www.strath.ac.uk/library FAQs: http://www.strath.ac.uk/library/gettinghelp/ frequentlyaskedquestions/http://www.strath.ac.uk/library/gettinghelp/ frequentlyaskedquestions/

13. Information Resources – University Services Email – MSOffice365 WebDrive – Home Directories Pegasus – Timetable / Exam Results /Personal Details MyPlace – Unified Virtual Learning Environment Wireless – Access to University Services using WiFi

14. Information Resources – PCs and printing Over 1200 campus PCs for our users 400 available within the Library Student Printing - B/W and Colour Printing available in all PC Labs. A4, A3 printing and scanning available around Library 28 PC Labs located around the campus http://www.strath.ac.uk/it/teachingsupport/

15. Information Resources – Alternative Access Methods Laptop Areas Over 100 available laptop points in the Library Student Residences Every bedroom in halls is networked – 1800 users Wifi is available in social areas within the residences Wireless Network Just about everywhere …

16. Information Resources – Wireless Access The University’s wireless network is eduroam. Configuration and authentication information is available at: http://www.strath.ac.uk/it/infrastructure/ networking/wirelessaccess/

17. Student Email Student Email - Office365 Mail Environment Features of Office365 50GB of space to store email Exchange 2010 services, including calendar, tasks, contact details Access to email and calendars available from your PC, Mac, web browser and internet-enabled mobile devices Further info available – http://www.strath.ac.uk/ithelpdesk/helptopics/email/office365/

18. Information Resources - Free Software & Support The University provides downloadable software packages for use on University-owned computers free of charge to staff and students http://www.strath.ac.uk/is/software/http://www.strath.ac.uk/is/software/ Development and Training Resource Centre: https://moss.strath.ac.uk/developmentandtraining/ resourcecentre/Pages/Home.aspx https://moss.strath.ac.uk/developmentandtraining/ resourcecentre/Pages/Home.aspx

19. Information Resources – Useful Login /Authentication Information Logon to central IT systems and all IS PCs around the campus with your DS username / password (ras98156 / password) Logon to MSOffice365 email with your DS username@uni.strath.ac.uk and password (ras98156@uni.strath.ac.uk / password) Authenticate to eduroam with your DS username@strath.ac.uk / password (ras98156@strath.ac.uk / password)