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February 2014

Blue Mountains CollegeLibrary Orientation

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We’re here to help!Finding good booksFinding useful articlesNavigating difficult resourcesLearning new technologiesGiving you some space!

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Libraries are…Collections (‘Stuff’)

Stacks of books – print & electronicTons of journals – print & electronic as wellHeaps databases

Services (‘People)Reference, Education, Interlibrary loan, help with searching

Community (‘Place’)Group study rooms, study carrels, help when you need it, quiet when you want it…

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Library borrowing6 books for 2 weeks2 magazines for 2 weeks2 DVDs for 1 week Loan periods may vary on high demandBe aware of fines for overdue items

ChargesPhotocopying and printing

Black & White A4 = 10c, A3 = 20cColour A4 = 70c, A3 = $1.00

Binding - $1.00 for kitLaminating - A4 = 50c and A3 = $1.00Transparencies - 50 centsUSB drives - $7.50 DVD+RW - $1.00

your Library borrowing card

& used for printing & photocopying

TAFEcard

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wsilibraries.tafensw.edu.au/blue-mountains

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Library catalogue

Lists all our holdings and all TAFE libraries in NSW

You can request course-related inter library loans

You can renew your loans online (ask for a brochure & PIN)

or on the phone, 4753 2110, or in person

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Individual and Group study areas

Learning CentreImprove your results with individual tutorial and computer support

Café area for hospitality training and for you

Computers 2 hour bookingsFree internet Password required for internet Wi-Fi available for many devices

Please be aware of Computer Use policy

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Guides to all resources in your subject area:Books, DVDs and journals @ theLibrary eBooks, eVideos and eJournals online

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Computers in the Library

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When prompted with this screen

Use your DEC username and password

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Printing in the Library

Check the number on your

computer. This will help you

identify your print job listed

on the print monitor

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At Wentworth Falls CampusMonday 8.45am - 7.00pmTuesday 8.45am - 7.00pmWednesday 8.45am - 7.00pmThursday 8.45am - 5.00pmFriday 8.45am - 4.30pm

At Katoomba CampusLibrary Service in C Block Computer RoomTuesday 11.00 am – 1.00pm Thursday 9.30am – 11.30pm

After hours return box at Katoomba Campus in corridorof main building. Internal phone located nearMassage therapy teachers’ office. For Library dial 28110.

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