ORIENTATIONORIENTATION

Introducing the:Introducing the:

Academic Information ServiceAcademic Information Service

Who are we?Who are we?

Academic Information Service (AIS)Academic Information Service (AIS)

LibraryLibrary

WELCOMEWELCOMEMedical Library Medical Library

In the HW Snyman BuildingIn the HW Snyman Building

– – Left at the entranceLeft at the entrance

Service UnitsService Units[Within the AIS – collections are arranged according [Within the AIS – collections are arranged according

to Faculties]to Faculties]

Level 1: Level 1: Social Sciences and TheologySocial Sciences and Theology

Level 2: Level 2: Economics and Business ManagementEconomics and Business Management

Level 3: Level 3: General ServicesGeneral Services – – circulation counter;circulation counter;

cyberspace; photocopierscyberspace; photocopiers

Level 4: Level 4: Study CollectionStudy Collection

Level 5: Level 5: Science and EngineeringScience and Engineering

Level 6: Level 6: HumanitiesHumanities

Off-campus Service UnitsOff-campus Service Units

Law Library Law Library ((East CampusEast Campus)) Music Library Music Library ((Music AcademyMusic Academy)) Medical Library Medical Library ((Pretoria Academic HospitalPretoria Academic Hospital)) Pre-Clinical Library Pre-Clinical Library ((Basic Medical ScienceBasic Medical Science)) Klinikala Library Klinikala Library ((Kalafong HospitalKalafong Hospital)) Veterinary Science Library Veterinary Science Library ((OnderstepoortOnderstepoort)) Education Library Education Library ((GroenkloofGroenkloof))

Subject-specificSubject-specific information is provided in each service unit. information is provided in each service unit.All the information sources and services of a specific subject are All the information sources and services of a specific subject are

centralized in the service units.centralized in the service units.

What do we do?What do we do?

We provide support to students, lecturers, We provide support to students, lecturers, personnel and researcherspersonnel and researchers

Contribute to accessibility of informationContribute to accessibility of information

Value added support – identification, Value added support – identification, organization, storing, retrieval and organization, storing, retrieval and dissemination of informationdissemination of information

When?When?

Library Hours:Library Hours:Medical Library:Medical Library:

NORMAL HOURS:NORMAL HOURS: Monday, Wednesday to Friday Monday, Wednesday to Friday 7:30 – 19:007:30 – 19:00

TuesdayTuesday 8:30 – 19:008:30 – 19:00

SaturdaySaturday 8:30 – 13:008:30 – 13:00

Pre-Clinical Library:Pre-Clinical Library: Monday, Wednesday to Friday Monday, Wednesday to Friday 7:30 – 16:007:30 – 16:00

TuesdayTuesday 8:30 – 16:008:30 – 16:00

SaturdaySaturday closedclosed

Library Hours:Library Hours:Medical Library:Medical Library:

NORMAL HOURS:NORMAL HOURS: Monday, Wednesday to Friday Monday, Wednesday to Friday 7:30 – 19:007:30 – 19:00

TuesdayTuesday 8:30 – 19:008:30 – 19:00

SaturdaySaturday 8:30 – 13:008:30 – 13:00

Pre-Clinical Library:Pre-Clinical Library: Monday, Wednesday to Friday Monday, Wednesday to Friday 7:30 – 16:007:30 – 16:00

TuesdayTuesday 8:30 – 16:008:30 – 16:00

SaturdaySaturday closedclosed

Admission to the AIS - LibraryAdmission to the AIS - Library

Admission is by means of a valid student Admission is by means of a valid student card/proof of registrationcard/proof of registration

Register as a library userRegister as a library user Registration takes place at the counterRegistration takes place at the counter Network registration at counterNetwork registration at counter

STUDY COLLECTIONSTUDY COLLECTIONoror

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The purpose of the study collection is to ensure that the books are The purpose of the study collection is to ensure that the books are accessible to as many people as possibleaccessible to as many people as possible

To use this collection the user must be registered as a library userTo use this collection the user must be registered as a library user Students are expected to purchase their own prescribed booksStudents are expected to purchase their own prescribed books The reserved books may only be used in the libraryThe reserved books may only be used in the library Some Study Collection material recommended by lecturers may be Some Study Collection material recommended by lecturers may be

made available electronicallymade available electronically

Users can then use the library’s computers – printing is Users can then use the library’s computers – printing is @@ 30c per page 30c per page – or can be saved to a disk. Such material is also available through the – or can be saved to a disk. Such material is also available through the Internet on the University’s website to registered students from homeInternet on the University’s website to registered students from home

Photocopying(Minolta)Photocopying(Minolta)

Requires student cardRequires student card

Pay at counter with Minolta Pay at counter with Minolta

personnelpersonnel

Photocopying at 25c/A4 pagePhotocopying at 25c/A4 page

and and

50c/A3 page50c/A3 page

Loan of booksLoan of books

Requires a student card and registration as a Requires a student card and registration as a library userlibrary user

6 Books at 14 days are allowed6 Books at 14 days are allowed Books which are out on loan may be reserved and Books which are out on loan may be reserved and

are then available to the person once they have are then available to the person once they have been returnedbeen returned

Renewal of books can be done in person, on the Renewal of books can be done in person, on the phone or via the Internetphone or via the Internet

Loan of books Loan of books cont…cont…

Anyone removing books illegally will be charged Anyone removing books illegally will be charged and can expect to be expelled from the Universityand can expect to be expelled from the University

Fines are payable for late booksFines are payable for late books Books that are overdue for more than 30 days are Books that are overdue for more than 30 days are

considered lost and must be replaced or paid forconsidered lost and must be replaced or paid for

Access to InternetAccess to Internet

In order to access:In order to access: Full text journal articles Full text journal articles

(tyds@tuks)(tyds@tuks) LecturesLectures Health databasesHealth databases Other sitesOther sites

You must be registered as a library userYou must be registered as a library user

LIBRARY REGISTRATION Renewable ANNUALLYLIBRARY REGISTRATION Renewable ANNUALLY

Printing from computersPrinting from computersTo print from computers in the To print from computers in the librarylibrary::

Cost:Cost: 30c per page30c per page Money can be paid into your print account at theMoney can be paid into your print account at the

Library counterLibrary counter (library)(library)

To print from computers in the To print from computers in the Computer labComputer lab:: Cost:Cost: 30c per page30c per page Money can be paid into your print account at theMoney can be paid into your print account at the

Cashier counterCashier counter (administration) (administration)

IMPORTANTIMPORTANT::

PLEASE LOGOUT WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHEDPLEASE LOGOUT WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED

Otherwise others may print on your account!!!Otherwise others may print on your account!!!

TrainingTraining

Available in small groups and/or Available in small groups and/or individualsindividuals

Reserve a time at the counterReserve a time at the counter

Study CentreStudy Centre

MAIN CAMPUS:MAIN CAMPUS: 24 hour availability for registered study centre 24 hour availability for registered study centre

users users (student card holders only)(student card holders only) Registration is at the Security desk – in the Registration is at the Security desk – in the

entrance to the main library (07:30 – 21:00)entrance to the main library (07:30 – 21:00)

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES:FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES: Situated in the HW Snyman Building North Situated in the HW Snyman Building North

opposite the Computer Laboratory on Level 2opposite the Computer Laboratory on Level 2

Please do not…

The AIS acknowledge The academic and intellectual freedom of the

individual which means that there is no censorship

That the privacy of the individual will be respected

That the confidentiality of personal information will be maintained

That the users will be bona fide students of the University of Pretoria

That other users will be from formal partner institutions of the University of Pretoria

Excerpts from the Code of Conduct for the AISExcerpts from the Code of Conduct for the AIS

The other role player namely YOU, the user, is expected to undertake the following when making use of the services and facilities of the AIS:-

Services and facilities will not be abused Good relations and understanding will be maintained with

fellow-users Honesty and transparency in communication

with personnel and fellow-users will be maintained When transgressing the prescribed code of conduct, the

transgressor will be subjected to the monitoring channels created for transgressors.

This code of conduct, accepted by the students themselves, is our guideline for behaviour to ensure that this valuable treasure is not only protected for future generations, but also developed further as a national asset.

Thank you that you also care!

Service Pledge to all usersService Pledge to all users

We undertake to: be the gateway for access to globally available academic information

provide access to all recommended text books if commercially available and with co-operation from the lecturers

ensure a balanced collection of information sources within financial constraints

provide group training sessions in the information literacy skills required to use our services correctly and to assess your information needs

provide the information or feedback on requests within two working days of receiving a written client request

have an Information Specialist available for appointments

Under-GraduateUnder-Graduate Student Studentss

We request you to: register as library users, abide by the rules

and keep student registration cards with you at all times

adhere to the Code of Conduct and be co- responsible for the conservation and

maintenance of the collection, infrastructure and physical facilities

buy the prescribed books be computer literate make yourself available for training in

information literacy

eleta.grimbeek@ais.up.ac.zaUpdated: Susan Scheepers 2005