Post on 29-Dec-2015
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Welcome to
University Library ServicesAshburne Library
You can use all three site libraries
The Murray Library : Cultural Studies, Health, Natural and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Secondary and Post-Compulsory Education
St Peter’s Library : Business, Computing, Education, Engineering, Law, Media, Psychology, Tourism
Ashburne Library : Design, Fine Art, Glass & Ceramics, History of Art & Design, Photography, Video & Digital Imaging
Murray Library and St. Peter’s Library 24/7 during term time - all you need is your Campus Card
Ashburne Library Term Time Opening Hours:Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 8:00pmFriday 9:00am – 5:00pmSaturday 10:00am – 1:00pm
Find out when the libraries are open by :
• Checking the notices outside the Library
• Checking on the library’s website
• Picking up a leaflet
• Asking a member of library staff
The libraries are open at times to suit you
Pick up your library/campus card and start using the library
• You can pick it up from the Student Gateway
• It’s for your use only, so keep it safe
• If you lose your card, tell us so we can organise a replacement quickly
How do I use the library computers?
Use your University ID and Password to
• log on & print from library computers• access your email account
If you haven’t already done so, change your password from your date of birth
using Selfcare on MySunderland.
Keep up to date with your University email account
You will receive:
• important University emails
• messages from the Library
• your Athens username and account : to use the library’s electronic resources
University Library web pages
My Sunderland – the best place to start
• A great place to study• All the books on your reading lists• Online resources• Computing facilities• Printing & photocopying• Laptop loans • Wireless access• Scanning• Specialist help
Everything you need from your library
Searching the Library Catalogue
Use the library catalogue to:
• Find the items you need
• Search for E-Books
• Place reservations
• Keep track of your account & renew your loans
• Search other university library catalogues
Journal Search....when you need more than books
Use your University ID and password to accessonline journals
Help when you need it
During induction and the beginning of term, you may be overwhelmed with the amount of new things to learn
Don’t worry.....help is on hand from:
• the library website• any member of library staff• our email help service• Live Chat• Our Twitter account• library induction displays
(for information and freebies....including sweets!)
Live ChatNeed a quick answer to a question? Get instant real time help wherever you are
With Live Chat you can:
• Chat to library staff online and get instant answers your to your queries
• Receive links from relevant web pages and information sources
• Use screen sharing (desktop sharing) to show you how to to use online resources
Check the library website for hours when this service is available
Follow us on Twitter
Specialist help
Make an appointment with your subject librarian if you require specialist help.
Rose PearsonJan Dodshon
We hope you enjoy your time at the University of Sunderland