2. Getting help - Information Desk
All Library staff are here to help you. The Information Desk – as you come
in through the Library gates - is a good place to get started.
We can help answer your questions and point you in the right direction.
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3. Getting help - Information Desk
The Desk is the place to visit once you get going on your assignments.
Professional Library staff are available during opening hours. They can
help with…
..Finding information..
..Borrowing ...
..Collecting items you have requested.
..Booking rooms and computers.
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4. Getting help – Online & elsewhere
There are lots of other options for getting Library help.
All of the Library resources and the Library Catalogue can be accessed
through the Library webpage http://wsilibraries.tafensw.edu.au/
You can get help online - anywhere, anytime - using our Ask A Librarian
Service on our Library webpage.
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5. Borrowing
Find what you need by searching the Library Catalogue –TAFEcat - at any
computer in the Library or from home.
There’s an enormous amount of material available to support your studies
- books, CDs, DVDs, journal articles and more.
Use TAFEcat to find what you need first, then use the location info to find if
it is available and where it is located.
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6. Borrowing - Information Desk
Once you’ve found what you need see our friendly staff at the Information
Desk.
Don’t forget your TAFE card – you’ll need it to borrow, print, copy and
more.
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7. Borrowing – Special Reserve
Special Reserve items are high demand items that your teacher has
selected for limited loans of usually 2 hours.
Take the call number for the item you need to the Information Desk.
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8. Borrowing – Resources not available in the Library
If the item you need isn’t on the shelf you can…
..place a reservation at the Information Desk ..
..request an Interlibrary loan from another TAFE Campus ..
..visit and borrow from any TAFE Campus in NSW.
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9. Assignment resources - Books
The Library has the resources you need to do your research and complete
your assignments. The obvious option is to look for a book.
These are located on Library shelves and found using call numbers.
Don’t worry if you can’t find what you’re looking for…just ask!
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10. Assignment resources – Journals, eResources and
Databases
Journals are another great source of information.
They are located in the Library Collection and many more are available
online via TAFEcat or the Library’s eResources page.
.. eResources also include Databases.
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11. Assignment resources – Library Webpage.
As well as the Catalogue our Library webpage offers
..access to Libguides,
Streamed video services and
Study Skills.
See Library staff for more information…
http://wsilibraries.tafensw.edu.au/
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12. Other resources
Got time to relax? The Library has novels, CDS, DVDs and
newspapers…just for fun.
You can renew most items you borrow twice.
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13. New Items
You can browse the New Item collection for the latest Library acquisitions.
Remember you can borrow all the latest books and magazines.
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14. Technology
Computers are located in the Library and you are welcome to use them for
your studies. Book at the Information Desk. You can use the
computers to…
..research your assignments –
..access a wide range of electronic and web-based resources –
..use lots of different software applications (such as MS Office) –
..print your documents through printers networked around the Library.
A portable USB device is great for safely storing your files!
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15. Technology - Laptops
You can also bring your own laptop to the Library and make use of large
study desks and easy access to power points.
..set your computer up for TAFE wireless network access and log on from
anywhere on Campus!
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16. Technology - Printers and photocopiers
Printing and photocopying facilities are available in the Library.
..Add some credit to your TAFEcard, then you’re ready to go. Ask at the
Information Desk for more details.
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17. Using the Library - which area suits my study style?
The Library caters to your learning style, with spaces to suit quiet study
and group work.
We have the right space for you!
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18. Using the Library - Group study rooms
If you’ve got group project work to do a Group Study Room could be right
for you. Book at the Desk.
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19. Using the Library – Learning Centre
A place for you to learn with your teacher. Book at the Desk.
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20. Using the Library – Other facilities
You’re just after a comfy reading spot? Our Library has spots for you to
read, catch up with the news, rest and relax.
Read the paper, or curl up with a good book!
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21. Using the Library - Our Campuses
The Hills Library Service has two Campus Libraries ..
..Baulkham Hills. Block G 146-160 Old Northern Road, Baulkham Hills.
..Castle Hill. Block B 1.02, Crn. Green Road and Showground Rd, Castle Hill.
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22. Using the Library - Our staff
Don’t hesitate to ask at the Information Desk for more information from our
friendly staff. They can help you with..
..using the Library Catalogue
..using the Internet
..study skills
..using Databases
Don’t be afraid…just ask us!!
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23. Using the Library – We are here to help you
The Library is open all year round, with full details of opening hours listed
online. Come and visit us whenever you need expert help, excellent
resources and a place to learn or relax.
Just remember: we’re here to help!
..See you at the Library soon!!
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