classics and ancient history university library induction for new undergraduates (2014)

Introduction to the libraries

Richard Holmes

September 2014

Environment, Facilities &

Services

• 1.6m books, 40k of shelving, 20k+ journal titles

• Book scanners & photocopiers

• Silent areas/quiet areas/social areas

• Group/individual study rooms

• Computer rooms

• Loanable laptops

• Wi-fi throughout. Network plugs too.

• Liaison Librarian SupportImage: by ‘Jusben’ at Morguefile

Help and Support

Very different to most school libraries and quite different from most public libraries

Please don’t be intimidated

Support service. Helping you to get the grades you are aiming for

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Please:

Bring your campus card

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Please:

No food or hot/fizzy drinks

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Some things to be aware of:

Self-service borrowing (but staff will happily guide you)

Multiple sites; Bill Bryson, Leazes Road, Palace Green, Queen’s Campus:

- (request inter-site option for Queen’s)

Fines (boooo!); but for your benefit

Borrowed books are subject to recall

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Library locations

The Library Online

Subject Specific Support: http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/classics/

Guidance:

Help & Information Desk

Liaison Librarian

Research Skills Training

Online Tutorials

Downloadable Guides

https://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/enquiries/

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Department Library

• Collect key from the secretary

• Catalogue on department website

• Sign materials out in the book (window sill)

• Cross the entry out on return

• Borrowing period is 2 weeks