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The Library an introduction. Anne Sherwin Academic Support Librarian for Research. Libraries: Adelphi Allerton Clifford Whitworth (including Lady Hale Law Library) MediaCityUK PC suites across campus. Access. You will need your University ID card to get into the Library.
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The Library an introduction Anne Sherwin Academic Support Librarian for Research
Libraries: • Adelphi • Allerton • Clifford Whitworth (including Lady Hale Law Library) • MediaCityUK • PC suites across campus.
Access • You will need your University ID card to get into the Library. • It is also your borrowing card. You will need it if you have any enquiries about your username & password.
Finding information SOLAR Searches the Library’s print resources and electronic collections, and provides access to our databases.
Electronic Resources • journal articles • e-books • newspapers • company & market reports • technical information & standards Coverage includes: • legislation & legal information • financial data • maps • theses • citation searching • current awareness
Borrowing • You may borrow 25 books at a time. • A normal loan is 12 weeks. • Fines are charged for overdue books. • The Library can purchase books to support your research. • Inter-library loan service for items not in stock.
Access to other libraries • Postgraduates may use and borrow from other university libraries. • For more information see: SCONUL Access http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk/ Please note: licensing agreements mean that you won’t be able to use the electronic journals of other universities.
IT Services • Username & password. • F: drive – network space where you can securely save your work. • Student email account.
EndNote • EndNote is bibliographic management software that will: • Help you manage large amounts of information. • Automatically format bibliographies and citations, in any output style (e.g. APA, Chicago, MLA, Vancouver). Free training sessions are available throughout the year – see:http://tinyurl.com/library-training
Other Useful Software for research analysis NVivo & SPSS training is run through the SPoRT programme. EndNote, NVivo & SPSS can be purchased at discounted prices for home use (free on campus).
Getting Help • Academic Support Librarians - a team of subject specialists who are more than happy to help you with your research, or any other information enquiries you may have. • Enquiry Desks • in our libraries • 0161 295 2444 • library@salford.ac.uk Training Team Free ICT courses throughout the year.