SETU and units

The library resources met my needs for this unit

The Library is a valuable resource that all students should be encouraged to use regularly. In addition to the traditional hardcopy resources, the Library is also a gateway to a large and growing array of electronic learning resources, such as:

• online databases, many containing full-text source material;
• online e-Journals;
• e-Books;
• online e-References - electronic versions of reference texts;
• online newspapers;
• e-Readings deposited by academic staff for use in particular units; and
• online past exam papers - where provided by unit chairs.

This information is supplemented with value-adding services for students and staff, such as:

• subject guides;
• tutorials on research skills - including referencing and writing;
• new title/contents alerts;
• audio-visual equipment loans;
• interlibrary loans;
• free delivery and return of borrowed materials for off-campus students;
• guides for bibliographic software, i.e. EndNote; and
• customised workshops on subject topics, information literacy, etc.

Students may not automatically be aware of the scope of the resources that are offered to them by the Library. To ensure that students become acquainted with the Library resources relevant to a particular unit, the existence of appropriate Library resources should be highlighted in class, in course materials and in assignment details. Given that many of the Library resources can be accessed electronically, direct hyperlinks to them can be included at strategic points within unit online materials. The involvement of the Library can extend to customised workshops on a range of topics for student groups - for on-campus students these can be held either in normal class time and/or within the Library. It is productive to build a working relationship with your Faculty Liaison Librarian to explore how the resources of the Library can be integrated into your units for best effect. You can also assist the Library to build their collection in your unit subject area by suggesting new titles to add.

Activity

For the unit(s) that you contribute to, what Library resources are used? Have you ever consulted your Faculty's liaison librarian to consider how the resources of the Library could be integrated into your unit(s)? What other Library resources might be useful in the units that you contribute to?

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