Can I extend my loans?

June 18, 2013 in Books, Library Services by Libstaff | No comments

 

ParanoiaNeed to keep that book a little longer?

Loans for most items in the Library can be extended/renewed if they are not overdue and do not have a waiting list:

  • 3 hour items cannot be renewed
  • 3 day items can be renewed a maximum of 3 times
  • 7 day items can be renewed a maximum of 7 times
  • Overdue items can ONLY be renewed by Library staff at the Information & Loans Desk

A quick and easy way to check or renew your loans is online through My Library Space – log in with your UC student or staff ID and password.

You may also contact the Information & Loans Desk on 6201 2953 or email loans@canberra.edu.au.

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Paranoia by katiew under a CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 licence

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New Resource

June 14, 2013 in Databases by Libstaff | No comments

We’ve recently added the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership to our collection.

This journal covers the topics described by its name.

You can access this journal via the Library’s catalogue or through this link: Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership.

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Canberra: Yesterday and Today

June 12, 2013 in Books, News by Libstaff

The Library launched its Canberra: Yesterday and Today exhibition last week, in continuation of celebrating Canberra’s Centenary year."Canberra: Yesterday and Today" Display

This exhibition focuses on Canberra’s growth and changes over the past century. On display are a range of titles on Canberra’s past, present and growth as a city. There are a variety of genres, including reflective memoirs, such as Canberra: Yesterday, today & tomorrow: a personal memoir / John Overall.

Our favourite is Canberra then and now / memoir by Geoff Page. Specifically produced for this year’s Centenary of Canberra, this book juxtaposes images of early Canberra with commissioned photography of the same places today. Many historical images are paired with nostalgic oral histories.

Wish to see more?

Check out our Canberra Centenary at UC Library web presence. Enjoy viewing our picture gallery, suggested resources and external links on this interesting topic.

Wish to borrow any items on display?

If an item is usually available for loan, you can request it through the Library catalogue. You will be notified via email when it is available for collection.

We hope you enjoy checking out Canberra: Yesterday and Today exhibition and complementary online space!

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Trial: Research Assistance from Loans area

June 6, 2013 in Library Services by Libstaff

Library Information and Loans DeskDuring the quiet Winter Term, the Library will be offering research assistance from the Information and Loans Desk – initially this will be from 8:30-10:30am and 3:30-6pm.

This service will still be offered by one of the friendly research librarians. At other times the main Research Assistance Desk will be staffed.

We would love to hear any feedback about how you find the service – you can fill in a suggestion form, leave a comment on Facebook, send us an email, or just let a staff member know.

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Research Repository unavailable 9th June

June 5, 2013 in Databases by Libstaff

Research repositoryThe University’s Research Repository will be unavailable this Sunday 9th of June from 9pm to midnight for a software upgrade.

The Research Repository showcases and preserves research publications by University of Canberra authors, including books, chapters, journal articles, conference papers, and theses. Is your work eligible for deposit?

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Inside Canberra

May 29, 2013 in News by Libstaff

We’ve recently added Inside Canberra to our collection.

This online newsletter brings you the latest business intelligence from inside Federal Government.

You’ll be able to find Inside Canberra listed in the Library’s catalogue: Inside Canberra.

If you have any feedback about the resource please let let us know via our Online Resources Feedback Form.

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Weekend & Queen’s Birthday Closing

May 28, 2013 in Opening Hours by Libstaff

The Library will be closed on the weekends between Semester 1 and Winter Term:

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of June

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of June

Monday 10th June (Queen’s Birthday public holiday)

Weekend opening will resume from the beginning of Winter Term.

The Library Commons will be open for UC card access on these days.

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Winter Term opening hours

May 27, 2013 in Opening Hours by Libstaff

The Library will be open for reduced hours during the short break between Semester 1 and Winter Term:

(There will be no online chat service during this period.)

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June: CLOSED

Monday 3rd June – Friday 7th June: 9am – 5pm

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June: CLOSED

From Week 1 of Winter Term, Library hours will return to normal:

Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 9pm
Friday: 8:30am – 6pm
Saturday/Sunday: 10am – 5pm (research help available 1-5)

The online chat help service will operate for reduced hours during Winter Term: 1pm -3:30pm only.

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A Century of Schooling

May 23, 2013 in News by Libstaff

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Take a break from your teaching or studies, and take a look at what teaching and studying looked like in Canberra in the last century.

“A Century of Schooling in the National Capital” is displayed by the Australian National Museum of Education (ANME) as part of the Centenary of Canberra.

The exhibition, curated by Chrissie Lombard, showcases a range of books, photographs and ephemera. There is also a range of artefacts including writing implements and material, such as fountain pens and slates; school uniform accessories such as medallions; teaching aides; and furniture, including a school masters desk from 1880.

The exhibition items are from the museum’s collection, private collections and the archives of the ACT Education and Training Directorate and Canberra’s independent schools.

View the highlights of the exhibition online in the Canberra Centenary at UC Library web presence. Read more about the exhibition in UC’s Media Centre.

The exhibition is open to the public until May 31st, located on level B of the Library. Anyone is welcome to visit during Library opening hours.

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EndNote for iPad

May 21, 2013 in News by Libstaff

EndNote appIf you love EndNote and have an iPad (sorry, no Android app yet!), you may be interested in their new EndNote app – currently on sale in the iTunes store for 99c until 31st July.

Check out this Getting Started guide for more information.

Features include:

  • synch your EndNote library from your EndNote Web account
  • edit your references
  • import from databases
  • share references and attachments by email
  • PDF annotator (note: cannot currently view the annotations outside of the EndNote app)
  • DropBox integration

If you have already tried the EndNote app, we’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a review in the comments section below. Your feedback will help us advise other researchers.

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