Welcome to University Library Services Local Partner College Student Induction

1. Welcome toUniversity Library Services Local Partner College Student Induction

2. Getting started • To get started at University and begin using all the great services and resources you need, first: • Find out your University User ID and Password • (printed on your welcome letter) • Activate your account by changing your password • (use Selfcare from the my sunderlandweb page) • Pick up your Campus card (your Partnership Liaison Officer will help) • Access your University Email Account to pick up important messages • Obtain your University Athens Username and password to enable you to access the online information you will need for your assignments. • I

3. Click here to access your student email account Click here to access Selfcare and change your password

4. Your University email account will help keep you up to date • You will receive: • important University emails • messages from the Library • your Athens username and account : to use the library’s electronic resources

5. Getting started in the library...... web pages to show you all you need to know

6. A space just for you

7. Everything you need from your library • E-books for when you can’t come to the library • Quality online resources directly to your desktop • A great place to study when you are visiting • Online skills tutorials and workshops at a time to suit you • Specialist help, wherever you are • Your subject librarian who will deliver skills sessions at your college or at University

8. Searching the Library Catalogue Use the library catalogue to: • Find the items you need • Search for E-Books to read online • Place reservations • Keep track of your account & renew your loans • Search other university library catalogues

9. Help when you need it • During induction and the beginning of term, you may be overwhelmed with the amount of new things to learn • Don’t worry.....help is on hand from: • the library web pages • any member of library staff • our email help service • Live Chat • Our Twitter account • library induction displays • (for information and freebies....including sweets!)

10. Live Chat • Need a quick answer to a question? • Get instant real time help wherever you are • With Live Chat you can: • Chat to library staff online and get instant answers to your queries • Receive links from relevant web pages and information sources • Use screen sharing (desktop sharing) to help you use online resources • Check the library website for hours when this service is available

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12. Find your subject librarian from the liaison team’s web pages

13. You may use all three site libraries.... it would be great to see you The Murray Library : Cultural Studies, Health, Natural and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Secondary and Post-Compulsory Education St Peter’s Library : Business, Computing, Education, Engineering, Law, Media, Psychology, Tourism Ashburne Library : Design, Fine Art, Glass & Ceramics, History of Art & Design, Photography, Video & Digital Imaging

14. The libraries are open at times to suit you • Murray Library and St. Peter’s Library • 24/7 during term time - all you need is your Campus Card • AshburneLibrary Term Time Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 8:00pm Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday10:00am – 1:00pm • Check out the library web pages for up to date details of our opening times • We hope you enjoy studying with us and hope to see you soon