Library Basics

Knowledge Base

Library

This presentation will help you:

• Search and access materials – whether print or online

• Help you find your way around the building

• Know who to contact for help and support

Library Basics

Library Homepage

• Search for books, articles and more

Library Homepage

• Search for books, articles and more

• Log-in to your library account

Library Homepage

• Search for books, articles and more

• Log-in to your library account

• A selection of the most popular library pages and specific search options

Search box

• Enter keywords for your topic in the search box on the home page

• This will search books, e-books, journals and articles, AV material and exam papers

• Specific search options can be found at the links below the main search box

Search Results

Always take a note of the shelf-mark of the book you are looking for

Finding a Book

Guides on the shelves make finding your books easier

Books on a similar topic will be shelved together

Finding a Book

Shelf-marks are on the spine of each book

Standard loan period is 4 weeks

Searching Journals

• You can find journal titles, or articles within journals

• Think about your search strategy – use “exact phrases” and Boolean operators (AND, OR)

• Advanced search option available

• Note “Database Recommendations”

Print Journal - details

Holdings information

Print Journal - details

Holdings information

Status, location and shelf-mark

Full text online

Where you see “Full Text Online”, in most cases you can view the article by entering your GUID and password

High Demand Collection

• Books in heavy demand for course work have reduced loan periods of 1 week, 24 hours or 4 hours

• All 24hr and 4hr books are in the High Demand Collection on level 3

• 1 week books are on levels 4-11

• If the item you need is not available you can place a hold on it

Hold Shelf

• The hold shelf can be found to the rear of the High Demand Collection on Level 3

• Books are arranged using a code comprised of the first letter of your family name and the last 4 digits of your library barcode

• You must use the self-service machines in this area to check out your hold item

Self-Service Machines

• Self-service machines are available in the High Demand Collection and elsewhere in the building

• Borrow, renew and return items quickly and easily

• You can choose a printed receipt or email receipt – both will serve as a reminder of when to return your books

Library Account

• Address and account info

Library Account

• Address and account info

• See books on loan, renew, and activate reading history

Library Account

• Address and account info

• Request items we do not have

• See books on loan, renew, and activate reading history

Looking for Help?

• Staff on level 2 can help you find books and other course material

• Your enquiry may be passed on to another member of staff for more detailed help or advice

• Help with any library account questions

Help with your subject

• Meet with your librarian for help and guidance

• Help you find the best resources – either online or in print

• Help you use databases effectively

• Help you with reference management

Help Guides

Help Guides on reference management tools, accessing e-resources and finding full text of articles

Study Spaces

• Different study spaces available, from individual desks to booths, sofas and tub chairs

• 8 study rooms available for groups

Study Zones

Levels 8-11Levels 4-7Level 2-3

Postgraduate Study Space on Level 5

• Swipe access• Group study rooms• No desktop PCs – power sockets to charge your own device

PCs in the Library

• Approximately 800 PCs are available in the library

• Fully wireless enabled. Print, scan and copy machines available

• Useful videos on printing and scanning can be found on YouTube Printing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4u0g0aldqs Scanning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaAv-uF5950

• The IT Helpdesk is in the Level 4 Annexe

Other Library sites

Adam Smith Library - for students taking courses in Social Sciences or PsychologyChemistry Branch Library - for students taking courses in ChemistryJames Herriot Library - for students taking courses in Veterinary ScienceJames Ireland Library - for students taking courses in DentistryLaw Workshop - for students taking courses in LawLibrary Research Annexe - contains important research material not in high demandLanguage Resource Library - supports language learning and teaching within the University

Upcoming drop-in sessions

Look out for further sessions on:

• Reading lists

• E-resources

• Exam papers

• Top databases for your subject

Contact us

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• Library Website: www.gla.ac.uk/library

• Mobile Library: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/library/mobile

• Email:  library@lib.gla.ac.uk

• Telephone: 0141 330 6704