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ZINENCAD
LIBRARY
SEPTEMBER2019
EDWARD MURPHYLIBRARY
(NIVAL(
NATIONAL
ARTS LIBRARY
IRISH VISUAL
opening hours:Monday - Friday: 9:30 - 20:30
opening hours:Monday: 10:00 - 20:00 (by appointment)
Tuesday -Thurs: 10:00 - 17:00 Friday: CLOSED
The Library catalogue makes it easy to find what you’re looking for.It can be found on the Library’s website, or at this link:
https://capitadiscovery.co.uk/ncad/
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Library Basics
Dewey Decimal - how it works
Print Journals and Pamphlets
E-resources
Library Services
NIVAL
Researching
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This zine will tell you all about the library and why it’s so amazing --we’re a room full of books, yes,but we’re so much more!
Here you’ll find out what we offer andhow we can help you to be your best(student) self!
HELLO AND WELCOME TO NCAD(
WHAT(S IN THE LIBRARY(
Books & DVDs are available for students to borrow. There are almost 100,000 items in the Library’s collection!
Check out and return items at theIssue Desk.
Some books are for library use only -- these are marked with red tape.This is usually because the book isparticularly rare, fragile, difficult toreplace, or because it’s in high demand.
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EVERY MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY
(THAT(S YOU, THE STUDENT( ALSO
HAS A LIBRARY ACCOUNT
-- with it, you can see what your current loans are, create handy lists of booksfor later reference, and renew yourcurrent loans
Your username will be your studentnumber and your password will be a4-digit PIN unique to you
Find it in the menu bar at:https://capitadiscovery.co.uk/ncad/
-- talk to a member of library staff about getting your PIN number
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HOW DO I BORROW BOOKS(
Undergraduates are entitled to take out 10 items at a time.
These need to be returned within 2 weeks.If you want them for longer than 2 weeks, you can renew the loan -but only if nobody else has reserved it.You can renew your loans up to 4 times.
If you lose or damage an item, pleasetell us - we promise we won’t bite, wejust need to find a replacement assoon as possible.
WHAT IF I BRING SOMETHING
BACK LATE(
You’ll get a fine! Late fines are25c per day. If your total fines are greater than €10, you won’t be able to take outany more items until it’s paid downbelow that figure.
You’ll get an automated message to your student email account the day beforean item is due.
*** This is just a courtesy, though - it’s up to you to keep on top of your loans! ***
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HOW ARE THE BOOKS ORGANISED(
We use the Dewey Decimal System. This is a way of organising books by subject --great for browsing similar books on a particular topic!
The letters are usually the first three letters of the artist or author’s surname,or sometimes the title of the book.
Here are the 10 main Dewey headings:
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100-
200-
300-
400-
500-
600-
700-
800-
900-
The numbers go from 000 to 999.These indicate the broad subject area.Often, there’s a decimal point after thesubject number, with further numbersand letters. This gives more detailedinformation about the exact subjectof the book.
For example:• 709 is Art• 709.415 is Irish Art specifically,• 709.41505 is 21st Century Irish Art even more specifically.
Computer science & information
Philosophy & psychology
Religion
Social sciences
Language
Science
Technology
Arts and recreation
Literature
History and geography
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PRINTS JOURNALS AND PAMPHLETS
The library subscribes to a number of print journals on behalf of its users -- new ones come in every day, so be sure to check the shelves regularly!
It also collects large numbers of pamphlets and booklets -- these aren’t available to loan, but feel free to browse and readwithin the library!
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E-RESOURCES
The Library provides access to a number of e-journal titles and resource databases.
On campus, you can access these through the Library website. The databases know you’re an NCAD student if you access them on the campus network.
Off campus, you need to log in using your MyAthens login details first --this mimics the effect of being on campus, as far as the databases are concerned.It’s just one extra step.
IT support will send these details to your student email.
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LIBRARY SERVICES
The Learning Centre and the Visual Resources Centre are partsof the Edward Murphy Library.
They are quiet spaces that can be used for viewing DVDs, listening to languagelearning materials, or just studying.
THEY ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO
STUDENTS, SUCH AS(
Introductions to the basics of usingthe LibraryIntroductions to the Library’s databases, e-journals, and other e-resourcesIntroduction to Zotero citation software Bibliographic and file management help
We can do one-on-one sessions or groups of up to Three!
Book by phone, email, or in-person.
Ask for Tom or Mary at the Issue Deskor phone (01) 636 4380
Email:Tom -- [email protected] -- [email protected]
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NATIONAL IRISH VISUAL ARTS
LIBRARY (NIVAL(
What is NIVAL?
NIVAL is open to both students andmembers of the public, but thematerial is not for loan. Viewing of this material is assisted by NIVAL staff.
NIVAL is an institution that documents Irish visual art and design from theearly-20th century Onwards.
It collects and stores an unparalleled collection of documentation about Irish art and design, and makes it available for all sorts of research.
A lot of this material is not availableanywhere Else!
It contains monographs, exhibition catalogues, price lists, brochures, press releases, newspaper review, artists books, and much more.
NIVAL has its own website, on which you can browse their collections and search their Artist Database: http://www.nival.ie/
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THE RESEARCH PROCESS
Why do I need research?
Don’t just rely on Google, though!
How do I research without Google or Wiki?
RESEARCH ALL
OWS US TO(
(ESTABLISH FACTS
(DEVELOP IDE
AS
(ARRIVE AT
CONCLUSIONS
Research is the systematic study of sources and materials in order to findout information.
It’s just one way of searching the internet, and the results it shows you can be biased - the results you see are affected bythings like your location and yourbrowsing history.
It’s perfectly ok to use Google to start off, just don’t rely on it alone.The same goes for Wikipedia. It’s fine to use for quickly getting up to speed on a topic that you don’t know much about,but don’t rely on it alone.
Read on for some simple but effective research tips . . .
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1. DEFINE YOUR NEEDS
What information do you need?What words would you use to describethe information you need?What is the best place to find thisinformation?
Try not to rely too heavily just on sources you find online -- not all of the world’s information is available on the internet,so you would miss out on a lot.Try to draw your information from many different types of sources too (e.g. blogs, journals, videos, books). This helps avoid major gaps in your information.
2. FIND YOUR SOURCES
How do you find the source of your infor-mation quickly and effectively?
The Library holds many kinds of high-quality sources and we can helpyou find them quickly - just ask us!Check out other libraries, officialgovernment publications, community archives too.Search databases and catalogues, talk to your tutors and gallery staff.Exercise those detective skills!
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3. EVALUATE YOUR INFORMATION
Not all sources are created equally. Try to figure out how reliable the information is.
ASK YOURSELF(
WHEN WAS
THIS WRITTEN(
IS IT RELEVANT(
IS THIS
INFORMATION
RELIABLE(
IS THIS ACCURATE(
Just because something is popular doesn’t mean it’s Accurate.
Is this information something that could change quickly?
Who created this information? Why did they create It?Has the author published other workon the subject before?Is the source recommended by atutor or librarian?
Check if your information has been peer reviewed or edited by someone who is an authority on the subject.
Peer review is a process where experts in a subject will evaluate a book or journal before it’s published - they’re checking accuracy, impartiality, and a good method-ology. It’s a good marker of quality.
Look at the date it was published.
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THAT(S ALL FOLKS(
If you have any more questions, queries,or quandaries, either about the assignmentor your research, please feel free toget in touch!
Drop into us any time during the week -- you can email or phone us too.
Contact details can be found here:www.ncad.ie/library/visit-us/library-staff/
• Complete the LPP quiz at least once between now and the end of September!• The best of your first three attempts will be counted, so try the quiz again if you’re not happy with your first go!• You have to log in to your NCAD email address to be able to take the quiz -- this lets us know who’s who!
Ádh mór, slán, agus beannacht libh!Best of luck and see you around campus!
Design by Michelle Text by Tom
REMEMBER(
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