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Metropolia Library Introduction to Library Services

Metropolia Library Introduction to Library Services. Metropolia Library. 9 library units (on the library database MetCat) Vantaa: Myyrmäki and Tikkurila Helsinki: Bulevardi, Agricolankatu, Onnentie, Tukholmankatu, Sofianlehdonkatu and Vanha viertotie Espoo: Leppävaara

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Metropolia Library Introduction to Library Services

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  1. Metropolia Library Introduction to Library Services

  2. Metropolia Library • 9 library units (on the library database MetCat) • Vantaa: Myyrmäki and Tikkurila • Helsinki: Bulevardi, Agricolankatu, Onnentie, Tukholmankatu, Sofianlehdonkatu and Vanha viertotie • Espoo: Leppävaara • Myyrmäki Unit Library collections focus on: • Business and administration (and social sience) • Automation engineering • Bio and food technology • Chemical engineering • Environmental engineering • Materials technology and surface engineering • Electronics engineering Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  3. Myyrmäki Unit Library • Opening hours • Mon, Wed 9 – 18.30 • Tue, Thu 9 – 17 • Fri 10 – 15 • Exceptions to opening hours etc., see the Myyrmäki library unit page on Metropolia library web-pages - and on the library door • Twitter (test use, only in Finnish) Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  4. What does it cost to use the library? • Nothing - using the library is free of charge as long as you follow the library rules • Exceptions: • The fees for overdue material • Replacing lost library card (3 €) Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  5. Additional services • Copying cards • Rechargeable card, see price list in the library and on the web • Printers • Use is free of charge, bring your own papers • 1 black & white laser • 2 scanners Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  6. Where can I find information on books? • Metropolia library collections and web-pageshttp://www.metropolia.fi/library/ • MetCat, database of collections, http://metcat.amkit.fi • Books and periodicals • Libraries’ web pages and online-catalogues http://www.kirjastot.fi Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  7. What is MetCat? • Metropolia Library database • metcat.amkit.fi • What can you do with it? • Search for book and periodicals (some links to e-materials) • Check you patron (=customer) information • Renew your loans (max. 10 times, no counter) • Make reservations to books that are out on loan Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  8. How/where can I get a library card • At the library service desk • ID card (with picture) required Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  9. How long can I keep the books? - Loan periods • Books in general collection – 4 weeks • Books in short loan collection – 2 weeks • Books in reference collection – not loaned • Theses – 2 weeks • Periodicals – 1 week (latest issue not loaned) • Returnings at the library desk or the return box (when library is closed) Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  10. What if the books are all out? • Reservations • On MetCat • At the library desk • Via e-mail (add library card number info!) • Only books that are out • If copies available, contact the library • Item available notice by e-mail Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  11. What if I don’t return on time? • Please do! • Notices by e-mail: courtesy notice, overdue notice • Borrowing ban • Regaining borrowing priviledges, cost 10 € • For more details see the rules on the net • Daily fines coming in March 2010 • 0,20 € / day / book • Short loans 2 € / day / book • Loans can be renewed if no reservations • At the library, on the web (MetCat), by e-mail, by telephone Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  12. Time to practice! Simple search Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

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  14. Boolean search: AND A B AND: (A and B) marketing AND ethics Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  15. Boolean search: OR B A • OR: (A OR B) marketing OR promotion Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  16. Boolean search: NOT A B NOT: (A NOT B) marketing NOT advertising Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  17. B A • Boolean operators • within the search field A • between the search fields B Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  18. Where can I find e-material • Nelli portal http://www.nelliportaali.fi • List of databases: Databases A – Z • Electronic articles and books • Reference databases • Remote access from home • Electronic theses • Theseus https://publications.theseus.fi/ • Doria http://oa.doria.fi Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  19. Selection of search terms • Look for search terms on • Reference books • Articles • Databases • Dictionaries • Subject term lists, thesauri • Look for broader and/or narrower terms, related terms, synonyms Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  20. Tips for searching the databases • Database structure: fields • e.g. author search in author field, subject terms in subject field • Truncation • e.g. behavio*, wom%n • Phrases or sentences • e.g. ”corporate governance”, ”principles of marketing” • Limiters: publication date or type, language • Synonyms • Subject terms Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  21. List of most useful databases • Ebrary • Ebsco BSE (Business Source Elite) • ABI (ProQuest) • PressDisplay • Emerald • Source OECD • MOT • Theseus • Helecon MIX • Linnea databases • … and many others, see the list Databases A-Z Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

  22. Let’s visit the library! • Library card • Locate books Päivi Ylitalo-Kallio

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