Learning Resource Centre LIBRARY ORIENTATION Prepared by: Digna P. Verlinden Library Supervisor

Learning Learning Resource CentreResource Centre

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Prepared by: Digna P. Verlinden Library Supervisor

TODAY The following questions willTODAY The following questions will be answered be answered

How do I find stuff in the library? What classification scheme is used in the

CYOC library? What library services are available? How do I log into the Library Home Page? How many databases does the Library

subscribe to?

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Learning Resource Centre Orientation

How do I find stuff at the Library?How do I find stuff at the Library?

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How do I find stuff in the How do I find stuff in the Library? Library?

Librarian DeskApproach the Librarian Desk for assistance with finding information about the Library and how to use the many resources and services.

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SuperSearch

SuperSearch is the new search tool for the Learning Resource Centre’s wide range of collection using simple search box.

See other functions and information about the SuperSearch at the Library Home Page.

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Databases

The Library subscribes to a variety of databases thru consortia that provide information on books, dissertations, articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers, and other materials. Full text is available from many of our databases. The databases are now easily accessible off campus by clicking on the database name and typing in the required information.

For further details on how to explore and research using the databases go to the Information Literacy section of the “Library Home Page.” Alternately, you may call the Library Supervisor, Digna P. Verlinden at (08) 96226740 for assistance.

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What classification scheme is What classification scheme is used in the CYOC library?used in the CYOC library?

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What classification scheme What classification scheme is used in the CYOC library?is used in the CYOC library?

The library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme (DDC) to arrange books and other library materials on the shelves so they may be easily retrieved. It is used in many libraries and places items with a similar subject together on the shelve.

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How does the Dewey Decimal system work?DDC is an hierarchical number system that organizes all human knowledge into ten main categories. These are:000 Generalities (includes computing)100 Philosophy200 Religion300 Social Sciences400 Languages500 Natural sciences and mathematics600 Technology (applied science)700 The arts800 Literature900 Geography and history

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How does the Dewey Decimal system work?

Each main category is then divided into ten sub-categories. For example:

500 Natural sciences and mathematics

510 Mathematics

520 Astronomy

530 Physics

540 Chemistry

550 Earth Sciences

560 Paleontology

570 Life sciences

580 Plants (Botany)

590 Animals (Zoology)

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Each sub-category then also divided into ten specific topics. For example:

530 Physics

531 Solid mechanics

532 Fluid mechanics

533 Pneumatics

534 Sound

535 Light

536 Heat

537 Electricity and electronics

538 Magnetism

539 Modern physics

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Each of these topics may be further divided into more specific subject areas. A decimal point is used after the first three digits to separate the specific subjects – it also makes the numbers easier to read. You will see that as the subject becomes more specific, so does the numbering. For example:

Sound and related vibrations

534.1 Generation of sound

534.2 Transmission of sound

534.22 Transmission in solids

534.23 Transmission in liquids

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Finding items on the shelves

The shelfmark will always have at least three numbers, followed by some letters. It is usually displayed on the spine of the item, but is sometimes placed on the front cover. Here are some examples:

361. 382. 576 599. 647. 823.

3 63 JON 935 94421 914

HIG COC PHI LON BAI/B

The DDC system places items about the same subject at the same number. This means that once you have identified the DDC number for the subject you are interested in, you can browse the shelves at that number.

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What classification scheme What classification scheme is used at CYOC library?is used at CYOC library?

Finding items on the shelves

On each shelf the items are arranged in a numerical sequence from left to right by their DDC number. Where several items have an identical DDC number, the letters are used to further arrange them. For Example:

361. 361. 361. 363. 363. 363.

3 32 32 35 377 377

HIG BOR STO CIV PRE PRO

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What library services are What library services are available?available?

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Library Library ServicesServices

NewspapersThe West Australian (weekday paper only) - held for seven (7) days ; Avon Advocate - held for two (2) weeks

Free postageStudents living outside of Northam may have library items sent and returned free of the postage charge. A Reply Paid label is included with the library items on loan.

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Equipment bookings

Audio cassette players, video players and multimedia stations (computers and CD-ROM players) may be used in the library.

It is recommended that students book in advance for use of these items. They may not be borrowed for use outside the library.

Headphones are available upon request from library staff for use in the library only. Bookings may be made either personally in the library or by phone.

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Interlibrary LoanThe Library can order materials not in our collection through an Interlibrary Loan. You should allow at least one week for materials to arrive. For assistance, call (08) 9622-6740.

Information Literacy ProgramThis program helps members of the CYOCI community develop new as well as enhance existing skills for locating, evaluating, and using information effectively and ethically.

For more detailed information, visit our Library Home Page. Alternately, call the Library Supervisor, Digna C. Pascua at (08) 9622-6740 or email her at [email protected].

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How do I log into the Library Home How do I log into the Library Home Page?Page?

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First Step: Go to CY First Step: Go to CY O’Connor O’Connor Institute Home Page Institute Home Page

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Second Step: Go to Second Step: Go to Library Library Home Page Home Page

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Click on “LIBRARY”

Click on “LIBRARY”

Library Home Page Library Home Page

Some of the things you can find in our Library Home Page1.Opening Hours2.Guide to the Learning Resource Centre3.SuperSearch•Guide to SuperSearch4. Useful Links5.LibGuides•Copyright Guide•APA Referencing Guide6. Information Literacy program•Library Orientation•ProQuest Information and Learning•EBSCO Searching Enhancements•Primal Picture Anatomy & Physiology Online – Quick Reference Card•Information on BERG Fashion Library

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Useful LinksUseful Links

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DatabaseDatabasess

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EBSCOhost DatabaseEBSCOhost Database

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Note: For further details on how to explore & research using EBSCOhost database go to the “Library Home Page” and click on the “Information Literacy Program.”Note: For further details on how to explore & research using EBSCOhost database go to the “Library Home Page” and click on the “Information Literacy Program.”

EBSCOhost Basic Search – EBSCOhost Basic Search – TutorialTutorial

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Note: Please ensure that you are Internet connected to view the video.Note: Please ensure that you are Internet connected to view the video.

EBSCOhost CINAHL Databases - Basic EBSCOhost CINAHL Databases - Basic Searching TutorialSearching Tutorial

ProQuest DatabaseProQuest Database

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Note: For further details on how to explore & research using ProQuest database go to the “Library Home Page” and click on the “Information Literacy Program.”Note: For further details on how to explore & research using ProQuest database go to the “Library Home Page” and click on the “Information Literacy Program.”

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Berg Fashion Library Berg Fashion Library DatabaseDatabase

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Note: For further details on how to explore & research using Berg Fashion database go to the “Library Home Page” and click on the “Information Literacy Program.”Note: For further details on how to explore & research using Berg Fashion database go to the “Library Home Page” and click on the “Information Literacy Program.”

Information Literacy Information Literacy ProgramProgram

Library Orientation ProQuest Information and Learning EBSCO Searching Enhancements Primal Picture Anatomy & Physiology Online –

Quick Reference Card Information on BERG Fashion Library

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Note: Please go to the “library home page” and click on the “Information Literacy Program” for detailed presentation of each topic.Note: Please go to the “library home page” and click on the “Information Literacy Program” for detailed presentation of each topic.

When in doubtWhen in doubt

The Library is here to help.

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Learning Resource Centre LIBRARY ORIENTATION Prepared by: Digna P. Verlinden Library Supervisor