Library News From the University Librarian
	News from Sections Art and Music Library Circulation Clinical Library Document Delivery Launceston Library Law Library Morris Miller Library Science Library
	New Electronic Services Electronic Journals and Serials Solutions Changes to the Library's Catalogue Technology Research Database (TRD) MathSciNet Inspec and CAB EndNote Halsbury's Laws of Australia LexisNexis AU ComLaw Oxford English Dictionary Online Book Review Index National Dictionary of Biography MLA and Philosopher's Index to CSA
	Training and Help Workshops and Library Tours Special Information Literacy Classes Items for Reserve and eReserve New Titles Library Web Page Semester 1 opening hours New exhibition in the Morris Miller Library foyer

Library news

From the University Librarian

Welcome to the first Library News for 2005.

As we start the new year, we are looking forward to the Learning Hubs which will provide interesting new spaces and facilities for study. They will be ready for the beginning of Semester 1, meanwhile, we apologise for the inconvenience at the Library entrances.

In the last Library News we reported that a Client Satisfaction Survey had been undertaken during September 2004. We can now provide the results of that survey.

Thank you to all who responded. It was good to see that you appreciate the Library staff - the ten areas in which we perform best all relate to our staff.

The most important areas that you told us we need to improve are:

• The number of computer workstations
• Computer facilities and electronic equipment
• The library collections

We already have plans in place to improve in these areas. The Learning Hubs will provide 50 additional computers across Morris Miller and Launceston Campus Libraries. There will also be an enhanced wireless network. We have also provided additional computers in Art, Music, Law and Science Libraries.

To improve the collections, the University has provided an additional $350,000 to the Library for 2005. We will be working on strategies through 2005 to ensure these funds are put to the best use to meet your needs and fill gaps in the collection.

The results of the survey show an improvement on our performance since 2001 in all areas, but particularly show that you appreciate the new photocopiers, which were installed in July 2004.

A full report on the survey is available at:
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/about/
documents/Survey_report2004.pdf
and our response to the results is at:
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/about/
documents/rodski_report.pdf

Linda Luther
University Librarian

---

News from Sections:

Art and Music Libraries

Currently available for viewing in the Art Library is the work of Brigita Ozolins, which includes the award-winning book "The Library" and a display by Emedio Puglielli.

Parking arrangements for the School of Art are changing in 2005. Visitors to the Library are advised to note that a Port Authority parking permit as well as a UTas parking permit is required for the staff parking areas. Voucher parking is still available as per previous years.

The Music Library will reopen for normal business on Monday 31st January.

Phone: 03 6226 4376
E-mail: Art.Reference@utas.edu.au

---

Circulation

Morris Miller Circulation section has a new Circulation Assistant - Natasha Johnston. Natasha is a past graduate of the University of Tasmania with an interest in things 'library'. She has settled in well and will be quite capable of handling the onslaught on the 21 February.

The Morris Miller Library now has a self-serve EFTPOS machine that will allow you to place money into your CAPS account by EFTPOS, so you do not need to stand at the Service Desk counter or wait in a queue.

Phone: 03 6226 2227

---

Clinical Library

The Library recommences semester opening hours from 7^th February 2005. Introductory tours, help and instructions sessions will be available from this date.

The Reserve Book room collection has been upgraded and should now be more relevant and easier to use. Low use items have been returned to the stacks, many paperback items have been quarter bound to make them more sturdy, and other items repaired as needed.

Two private study areas each containing a networked computer have been created and are available for booking at the loans desk.

A quick look-up computer kiosk work station has been set up to answer the question 'Can we provide you with the journal or book you need?'. As well as a computer, several print lists support the service.

CAPS accounts can be credited using either the coin machine or a newly installed EFTPOS CAPS facility.

Access to the BMJ electronic service from the early in 2005 will improve access to a range of medical e-journals not previously available.

Phone: 03 6226 4813
E-mail: Clin.Reference@utas.edu.au

---

Document Delivery

New eligible users of Document Delivery might not be aware of the quota system, which has been operating since January 2003. Each School has an allocated quota of Document Delivery requests, which are funded by the Library. The set quotas run for a full calendar year. When the School quota has been filled further requests can only be supplied if either the user or the School is prepared to bear the full cost. Please discuss the quota system with your Supervisor if you feel you may be affected by it. See the Document Delivery link on the Library's web pages for additional information about this service.
http://ww.utas.edu.au/library/info/dd/index.html

Phone: 03 6226 2230 (Hobart)
E-mail: docdel.hbt@lib.utas.edu.au
Phone: 03 6324 3571 (Launceston)
E-mail: docdel.ltn@lib.utas.edu.au

---

Launceston Campus Library

Janet Hallam, the Arts, Commerce and Education Librarian at Launceston, retired from the University on January 4^th. A farewell lunch was held for her just before Christmas to thank her for all her hard work for the library and wish her well for the future. She will be very much missed.

Diana Hodge started work as the Arts, Commerce and Education librarian on January 24th. She has wide experience in academic and business libraries, including the Australian Maritime College Library. We feel very fortunate to have her here and look forward to working with her. We will be introducing her to academic staff over the next few weeks, but please call in and say hello.

Phone: 03 6324 3276
E-mail: Ltn.Reference@utas.edu.au

---

Law Library

We have recently moved the Statute and Monograph collections on the ground floor of the library. The Monograph collection is now located straight opposite the entrance with the Statute collection following straight on.

The Law Library has three additional student computers in the database room, which will help with the demand expected in the new semester when students access many of their materials from the eReserve, WebCT, databases and e-journals.

During Summer School the Law Faculty is trialing the recording of lectures onto CDs. During 1^st semester CDs will be made of the Contract and Torts lectures and these will be available to students in the Library. They will replace the cassette tapes of lectures.

Phone: 03 6226 2063
E-mail: Law.Reference@utas.edu.au

---

Morris Miller Library

We are pleased to have Roger Carter as Liaison Team Leader for Morris Miller Library. Roger's role is leading the integration of information services into teaching, learning and research of Morris Miller schools and research units.

Thanks for your support. In 2004 there was record use of Library facilities, recourses and services, Loans from the General collection have continued to increase over the last three years, with a 15% increase from 2003 to 2004. The increase in loans is reflected in the number of people walking through the door, with a record 452,421, a 5% increase on the previous year. Morris Miller Librarians conducted 206 workshops or presentations with 2,829 participants over 223 contact hours and 468 staff and postgraduates attended Morris Miller workshops compared to 107 in 2003.

In 2004 a model for embedding information literacy was developed in collaboration with School of Government. The program included a tutorial on Web CT, workshops and an assessed research journal linked to an assignment topic. The lecturer reported an improvement in students' essays and students themselves valued the experience. Our particular goal this year is to continue working with academics to embed information literacy into the curriculum.

Phone: 03 6226 2225
E-mail: MML.Reference@utas.edu.au

---

Science Library

Congratulations to Kerstin Reimers, who has been offered a position for 2005 with the English Language Centre as an English Language Teacher. We are pleased to welcome Carolyn Russell who will be taking over Kerstin's position. Carolyn will be working on Mondays and Tuesdays. Pam Pilcher will now be with us from Wednesday to Friday.

Due to increasing demand 4 new database machines have recently been installed in the Science Library and are already being well used! We now have 12 database machines but we would still encourage students to use the booking sheets particularly when Semester resumes.

The Science Library's "Current Serials" display has been changed. This will now display the latest issue of a serial held by the Science Library. Please see Library Staff if you need assistance in locating serials.

We are also happy to announce that the problems with Unit 6 of the Compactus have been resolved and items have now been placed back in Unit 6.

Phone: 03 6226 2441
E-mail: Science.Reference@utas.edu.au

Return to the Library home page
Previous issues of Library News