No.8
September 2005
New exhibition at Morris Miller Library featuring the UTAS fuel cell scooter and other research projects by the Hydrogen and Allied Renewable Technologies (HART) Research team. School of Engineering, University of Tasmania.
Morris Miller Library foyer, September - October 2005
Library news:
From the University Librarian
Over the month of August we have farewelled Professor Sue Johnston as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Teaching and Learning and welcomed Professor Gail Hart.
During the past couple of years the Library has benefited from Sue Johnston’s leadership and support. She was instrumental in gaining the Commonwealth funding for the Learning Hubs in the Library. These are now spawning satellites across the campuses. Acquisitions funding has increased for this year, and is scheduled to increase for the next two years. We have a Capital Management Plan for the Library including refurbishment of Morris Miller Library and the Science Library, a storage facility and a new Library for Launceston Campus. Sue’s report on offshore programs facilitated discussions with coordinators of these programs, resulting in improved communication with the Library on trans-national issues. We wish her well in her future career.
Prof. Gail Hart
We now welcome Gail Hart as Pro Vice Chancellor, Teaching and Learning. Prior to her employment at RMIT, Gail was Director Teaching and Learning Support Services (TALSS) at QUT, where I was also employed about 20 years ago. During her employment there, Gail undertook an exchange program and was acting University Librarian for a short period. This, I am sure, gave her some insights into the challenges of the providing quality library services in an increasingly digital environment. We look forward to working with Gail to further advance library services within the University.
Linda Luther
University Librarian
Art Library Featured
The Carington Smith (Art) Library Featured
Named for the painter and teacher Jack Carington Smith (1908 - 1972), the Library supports the teaching, study, practice and research needs of the Tasmanian School of Art at Hobart. The Library has an extensive collection of books, serials, slides and electronic resources and provides artists with a specialised window on wider worlds.
The Library is located on the first floor of the Centre for the Arts on Hobart's historic waterfront in Hunter Street.
image - courtesy of the Tasmanian School of Art
A full range of services are available, including tuition and assistance in the exploitation of the print and electronic resources. We also hold specialised collections of slides, exhibition catalogues, prints and posters.
Our mission is to provide a comfortable and friendly environment to study in and to find personal attention to resolve a wide spectrum of information needs. The staff are Paul Reynolds, Beth Chalmers and Phyllis Scott.
Phone: 03 6226 4376
E-mail: Art.Reference@utas.edu.au
URL: http://www.utas.edu.au/library/libs/art/art.html
Open Day at the Library
The Launceston and Inveresk campuses held their Open Day on Sunday 28th August, and the library theme centred on the new Learning Hub. There was a competition for children to guess the name of the smiley face on the Hub logo (Hubba), and the Hub attracted a lot of interest from the Open Day patrons. We had 779 people in specifically during Open Day hours. Many thanks to Beverley Walsh for providing the colourful Hub rosettes which decorated the library, and to the staff who worked so hard on the day - Beverley, Elaine, Judy, Maryanne, and Kristie-Jayne.
On the Open Day in Hobart the Morris Miller Library gave away balloons and lollies at the entrance to attract people through the door. Over 600 people came in to look round and 96 were given a personal tour of the new Learning Hub. Some were families with non-university aged children and the parents were impressed with the way the Hub functioned. Comments included, “This is lovely” “So user friendly” and “Different from my past experiences with libraries. Not a shushing librarian in sight.”
The Library (in collaboration with the Public Relations & University Extension Unit) recently developed a new publication to promote UNIaccess in Online Access Centres and State Library branches. Our aim is to increase community awareness about flexible study options at UTAS – one of which is UNIaccess. The pamphlets and display stands were distributed to OACs and Library branches throughout Tasmania in August. For more information about UNIaccess see:
http://www.utas.edu.au/uniaccess/
News from Sections:
Rosie Wasson, who has been the contact for so many of our students at the Cradle Coast Campus, has left to take up another position. Her friendly and outgoing personality will be missed very much. Lana Wall, the Launceston Campus Librarian attended a function held to farewell Rosie and to wish her well for the future.
Rosie Wasson
Lorraine Hamilton has returned to her substantive position in Client Support after her secondment to FEU in Launceston looking after Vista. All users of the CCC can rely on Lorraine for expert and helpful advice on Library, IT and FEU matters. Jennifer Beamish and the admin staff of CCC are opening and packing items from and for return to the Launceston Library. We thank them for all the work they do on behalf of the library.
Phone: 03 6324 3276
E-mail: Ltn.Reference@utas.edu.au
Document Delivery
Recently our staff member Rachel Evans visited Infotrieve in Melbourne to meet the staff face to face with whom she has had daily contact via email or phone for over five years. Infotrieve is the chief supplier of over 90% of our journal article requests. From 3/1/2000 to 25/8/2005 Infotrieve has filled a staggering 66,800 copies of our requests. Rachel was shown how our requests are forwarded to their sources. This process is done automatically through a rota system of primary sources. Those requests not able to be filled by these sources are then put into a ‘retry’ field and dealt with individually, and forwarded on to secondary sources. The supply of articles to their requesting libraries is done through an ‘automatic fill’ process through software called Ariel. The files are sent as TIFF or PDF files. Infotrieve has a global reach and has access to the world’s largest libraries of article and journal content.
http://www4.infotrieve.com
Hobart Phone: 03 6226 2230
E-mail docdel.hbt@lib.utas.edu.au
Launceston Phone: 03 6324 3571
E-mail docdel.ltn@lib.utas.edu.au
Staff changes in Launceston
Scott Wylie, the Circulation Librarian, has taken leave of absence for a year to travel the world. His replacement will be starting in November, and in the meantime Susanne Ellings-Walsh and Prue Senior will be dealing with the day to day running of the Circulation and Service points. If you have any queries about loans, you can ring them on x3204 or x3276 or ring Lana Wall, the Campus Librarian, on x3551.
Maryanne Gustus
Kylie Mallett, who looks after clients who need items sent to them because of distance or incapacity, has started maternity leave for a year. We wish her and her family lots of joy with the new baby. Maryanne Gustus will be doing the job while Kylie is on leave, and she can be contacted on x3534.
Liz Pugh
Liz Pugh has retired after 17 years with the TCAE, TSIT and UTAS library. A morning tea was held on August 25th to farewell her and to wish her luck for the future. Her position will be advertised very soon.
Phone: 03 6324 3276
E-mail: Ltn.Reference@utas.edu.au
Science Library
Sandy von Allmen has now returned from Long Service Leave and is available to liaise with her schools. Sandy can be contacted on Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday and Thursday on:
Phone: 03 6226 7217
Email: Sandy.vonAllmen@utas.edu.au
Sarah Crosswell has reverted to her normal hours and she can be contacted on Monday, Thursday and Friday on:
Phone: 03 6226 7217
Email: Sarah.Crosswell@utas.edu.au
Electronic Services News:
This area provides news about changes to existing or new electronic services, which are provided by the library to support research and teaching programs.
New Resources:
Annual Reviews
The Library has purchased the back volume collection of Annual Reviews. We now have access to all titles back to volume 1 for the 48 subject areas.The Annual Reviews including the extra years can be accessed from our eJournal page at:
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/ej/index.html
eBook - Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine
The 16th edition of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 2005 is now available as an eBook. Access to this core medical text is through a title search on the Library’s catalogue at:
http://ipac.lib.utas.edu.au/ipac20/ipac.jsp?
profile=catalogue#focus
More Database Trials:
ARTstor
ARTstore is a non-profit initiative, founded by the W. Mellon Foundation, with a mission to use digital technology to enhance scholarship, teaching and learning in the arts and associated fields.
The ARTstor Charter Collection currently contains approximately 300,000 images; by 2006 it is expected to contain 500,000. The Charter Collection documents artistic traditions across many times and cultures and embraces architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, and design as well as many other forms of visual culture.
The University of Tasmania has been chosen as one of the pilot sites for the implementation of the ARTstor image base in Australia and will receive free access to the database until November 2006.
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/dbase/
dbases1.html
19th Century Masterfile
19th Century Masterfile (NCM) is designed to help you begin your historical research using the truly authoritative subject, author and title indexes published prior to 1925. NCM allows you to explore over 6 million citations from "The Great Century" and beyond. 19th Century Masterfile is an 18month subscription trial.
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/dbase/
dbases1.html
Business Who's Who of Australia
The Business Who's Who of Australia, a premier source of business intelligence on large and medium-sized public and private companies currently has 38,373 business records available. Business Who's Who of Australia is a 12 month subscription trial.
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/dbase/
dbases2.html
Jobson's Online
For over 70 years Jobsons has been the premier source of information on Australian & New Zealand listed companies. It is updated nightly from sources including the Press & News, ASX, Annual Reports, D&B Business Information Services and Company interviews. Available online it offers comprehensive, accurate and timely listed company information, including full company details, key personnel, subsidiaries, shareholders, professional service providers, history, main activities, operations and financial tables. Jobson's Online is a 12 month subscription trial.
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/dbase/
dbases3.html#j
Thieme products
There is a two month trial running for two Thieme products which ends 31 October 2005.
1.Thieme Ebook library. The titles provided on this product cover every clinical and scientific course in the medical school curriculum. The collection is also very useful for Nursing students, and those studying in the various Allied Health courses, as these students also study Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Biochemistry etc.
2.Thieme Medical and Pharma Journals package.
They may be accessed from the database trials page at:
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/dbase/
trials.html
Updates to existing databases:
CSA enhancements
CSA has announced enhancements to their databases including:
- The databases selected for searching are now more visibly prominent.
- The Alerts feature now has a 'Manage Personal Profile'
- An 'Include Duplicates' option is now available
- From the full record view, you may perform a lateral search by selecting the descriptor terms.
- ERIC now displays the Accession Number
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/dbase/index.html
Medline via PubMed
The Medline via PubMed database now utilise the PubMed Linkout facility. Where available, links to UTAS full-text e-journals now appear in the details of entries.
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/dbase/
dbases3.html#
MDConsult
MDConsult provides an integrated online medical service aimed at helping physicians, students and medical professionals to efficiently find answers to clinical questions and make better treatment decisions. It now provides access to the full text of about 50 core medical textbooks.
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/dbase/
dbases3.html#m
CCH Law databases
CCH titles have been rationalised on the “Databases” page and are now listed by their 'library' access. There are 6 CCH 'library' listings plus a link to all CCH databases.
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/dbase/
dbases2.html#c
Scopus
Scopus, one of the world’s largest abstract and indexing databases, which offers you access to 14,000 peer-reviewed titles from more than 4,000 international publishers, has announced several enhancements based on observations and through regular discussions and test sessions with researchers. Scopus may be accessed from:
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/dbase/
dbases4.html#s
Workshops and Library Classes
Our branch libraries are offering a wide variety of classes and hands-on workshops during the 2nd Semester.
The Clinical and the Art and Music Libraries offer on demand training / help sessions on all aspects of library service, including sessions on databases and EndNote. Sessions are offered on a needs basis, either in groups or to individuals.
For details of other forthcoming library workshops for staff and postgraduate researchers and other information literacy classes please see:
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/assist/
tours_workshops.html
Special Information Skills classes
Liaison Librarians can deliver information skills classes or hands-on workshops, which focus on specific subjects or courses. Please contact your Liaison Librarian directly to discuss embedding information skills into your teaching in order to develop information literacy in your students. Liaison Librarians and their contact details are listed at:
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/about/liais.html
News from Sections: (continued)
Law Library News
New Subject Guide - The Law Library has developed a single Law Subject Guide to replace a number of separate subject guides previously available. The guide covers how to find case law, legislation, journal articles, and also some useful web sites, in various subject areas.
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/info/subj/law.html
New Help Sheets - The Law Library has developed several new Help Sheets. Law Reports available online covers reports from Australia, Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei, New Zealand & the United Kingdom. There are printable versions available for each country in pdf. format. These can be accessed by clicking on the “printable version” sign at the top right hand corner of the screen.
The Unreported Judgments Help Sheet provides a guide to the Unreported Judgments database, which includes the full text of unreported judgments from superior courts and selected tribunals of the Commonwealth, all Australian states, and the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory. Judgments are generally available from the mid-1990s.
A Help Sheet has also been developed for the Australian Law Reports. This provides the user with information on the searching and retrieving of cases reported in the ALRs, from the High Court, significant decisions of the Federal & Supreme Courts, & decisions of the A.C.T. & N.T. courts.
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/assist/
helpsheets/index.html
Phone: 03 6226 2063
E-mail: Law.Reference@utas.edu.au
Morris Miller Library
Morris Miller Library: responding to your feedback
Morris Miller is one of the busiest places on Sandy Bay campus, visited by students and staff with a wide range of needs and expectations. (Up to the end of July we had over 293,000 people through the door 13,000 more than the same period last year). One way that we get an idea of your diverse needs and concerns is through our Suggestion Box and the Ask a Librarian page:
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/askus.html
Your suggestions have led to various improvements to services, including the introduction of a booking system for groups of computers in the hub. And we can announce that computers have been installed in a quiet area on Level 4 for people who want to work in silence. (Level 4 is the Library's silent reading area). This is in response to several suggestions for computer workstations where students can work in silence. You can book the Level 4 computers with a self-booking system - the same system used to book computers on level 2 of the hub. The computers are behind the stacks straight ahead from the stairs.
Recently we have received a lot of comments regarding noise levels in some parts of the learning hub. While discussion is appropriate for the hub, some groups tend to get a bit rowdy, causing distress for some students. We ask all people who use the hub to be aware of noise and behaviour that impacts badly on others.
You suggestions and our responses are posted on the Suggestions notice board adjoining the email computers on level 2.
Phone: 03 6226 2225
E-mail: MML.Reference@utas.edu.au
For any enquiries/comments please contact:
Kate.Walpole@utas.edu.au
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