Library starter kit Compiled by Thenji Nyaningwe Contents
Library starter kit Compiled by Thenji Nyaningwe
Contents of Starter Kit o o o Library Training sessions Library membership: borrowing, registration Facilities: Wi-Fi, photocopiers, computers Online presence: Social media, webpage Information resources: Classic Catalogue, Online databases: Sabinet Legal, Lexis. Nexis Butterworth, Jutastat- Juta’s Electronic Law journals and other international databases
Why is it important to attend the library training sessions?
Library training programme benefits v Classroom scenario: You need to find information for an assignment ü the articles may not be found in Wikipedia ü the articles should be of an academic nature WHERE DO I START? ? You will find all your answers at the library training sessions starting soon!
Taking a leap to “information freedom” “Education is the key to self-development and empowerment” ― Lailah Gifty Akita The library training program includes: v How and where to start with your research (topic & keywords) v How to create your own pin v Finding journal articles (Jutastat : Juta’s Electronic law Journal, Sabinet Legal) v Finding books ( Classic Catalogue) v Referencing
Finding library guides on library webpage Provides information about services available at all LIS campuses
LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP
Library Membership requirements Register as a LIBRARY USER at the Circulation Desk in the library Provide 2 different contact numbers NO CARD = No Library entrance = No books on loan = No computers = No Services Please do not let other students use your student card You are responsible for all items issued on your card
Borrowing from library Patron type No. of items Loan period 1 st-3 rd year students 10 14 days Renewing of items Patrons may renew library material ü by phone, ü online via the Classic Catalogue or ü in person at the Circulation Desk Library material can be renewed twice unless another patron has booked the item
Overdue book charges Items Charges Books R 1. 00 per item per day Hourly loans (Short Loans) R 2. 00 per item per hour 3 -day loans (Study Collection) R 3. 00 per item per day
Use Self-check unit to check out books. Available at South Campus library only Facilities Special needs • 4 dedicated (wheelchair friendly) workstations • Magnifier • Zoom Text software • Special keyboards with large icons, a dedicated scanner and printer Computer Work Stations issued 1 hour at a time on first floor Copiers/printers on ground floor and first floor. Operate on same system as labs
PRESENCE
Social media Youtube https: //www. facebook. com/Nelson. Mandela. Uni. Library https: //www. youtube. com/channel/UCTt. BPg. Dumi. ITe. Q-p. EQTwr. Ag Twitter https: //twitter. com/Mandela. Library Facebook
Library webpage
Library webpage: http: //library. mandela. ac. za Click on menu Quick links Additional information like contact details, general information, services etc. are also found in the drop down menu
Library webpage includes Menu: § Library H ours § Library tr aining sessio ns § Informatio n Commons § E-forms § Photocopy ing and Prin ting § Inter-Bran ch Loans, etc. Links to : s e c r u o s e R Information e u g o l a t a C c i s s o Cla s e s a b a t a D e n i l n o O n r a e l i n o y r a o Libr r a l o h c S e l g o o G o o Find. Plus s r e p a P m a x E o Old y r a r b i L e l i b o o M Catalogue, etc.
Finding library guides on library webpage Provides information about services available at all LIS campuses
Classic Catalogue s a b a t Da e n i l n O f o n o s i e t c a r c u o o L s e r n o i t a m r o f In
Information resources: starter kit Search for books, articles and class notes placed on Short Loan/Study Collection and the open shelves in the Classic Catalogue Find access to online legal databases here You can search multiple Library resources (books, journal articles) all at once with a “Google-like” search
Online law databases: Ø Sabinet Legal (netlaw) Ø Lexis. Nexis Butterworths Ø Jutastat: Juta’s Online journals Ø Other Online Law databases
What is a Short loan/ study collection Book?
SHORT LOANS collection q Books, articles or class notes placed on short loans by the lecturer q Identified by red dot on spine q You need: • • Student card Shelf no. of the item, located in Classic Catalogue q Items can be used for 1 Enclosed section behind the Circulation Desk on the Ground Floor hour at a time q One renewal in person per item, provided another student has not booked the item
STUDY COLLECTION q Copies of prescribed books q Identified by a yellow dot on spine q May be borrowed for 3 days q No renewals or reservations for this collection q Study collection books are only issued out for 1 hour during exams Study Collection is also behind the Circulation Desk on the Ground Floor
Locating Short loan/ Study collection books
Library webpage: http: //library. mandela. ac. za
Accessing Short Loans/ study collection material You can either search by course code or by lecturer’s name
Example-Short Loan items
Locating a book on the shelf with the call number. . .
Library of Congress Classification System LB 2395. C 65 1991 B Attend follow-up training sessions in the library to get a more detailed explanation of how to find a book on the shelf
PLEASE REMEMBER! ü Register at the Library 24 hours after receipt of your student card ü Attend free Library training sessions to help you with your assignments ü Make use of the following information resources on Library Page: (Classic Catalogue, Sabinet Legal (netlaw), Lexis. Nexis Butterworths, Jutastat: Juta’s Online journals, Find. Plus, Library on i-learn and Faculty of Law Website ü Short Loan or study collection books can be located in the Classic Catalogue
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